write in my paper journal more often

My ‘list 100 things that make me happy’ goal has helped me write in my journal more often. I am thinking about finding a separate mini-journal for this purpose because my list is randomly scattered between actual journal entries.

Crazy hormones have also helped since lately I have always had 200 different thoughts bouncing around at once.

I have REALLY been ontop of writing in my livejournal lately, which I think is the reason I have been slacking with my beloved paper journal. I have been keeping this online journal since early 2001 and I am very much attached to it. It’s amazing to look back and notice how much my thought process has matured. It gives me a sense of accomplishment because I realize that I have come a long, long way growing into myself. In my early high school days, when I began the journal, I was very self centered and negative. Today I am more negative than I would like to be, but it is much better, and I think of others frequently.

On an unrelated note, my baby has had the hiccups and been very active since I started this entry. I think he wants out!

I picked up my paper journal today. I recorded the events of my ultrasound and doctor’s appointment.
Also, in it I began my list of 100 things that make me happy, which is another 43 things goal.

While writing, I realized how much I have missed the act of actually writing in a journal, rather than typing. I don’t think I will be neglecting it for awhile.
My online journal and blog may suffer, but I like my paper journal better anyhow :p

I have kept a paper journal for years and they are my most treasured posessions. It would most likely be the one thing that I would save in the event of a fire.

I go through phases writing in it. Usually I record emotionally charged times. Lately I’ve been really slacking on it, and I’d like to get back into the routine of writing almost daily.