I collect writing journals. If I see one I think is beautiful, I pick it up. That said, I'm covered for maybe the next twenty years.
I haven't kept one in a while, so I felt that it might be time to renew my journaling habit. Usually I have several going at once: 1) regular journal; 2) dream journal; 3) creative and interesting snippet journal; etc. But my goal is to keep ONE intact journal this year.
This is my journal. Isn't it lovely? You can find your own at Barnes and Noble. This is called a Scrittura Italian Printed Leather Journal with Tie. The lined paper is of a cream color and has a fleur de lis at the bottom of each page. I don't know how many pages it contains, but it is very thick for a journal--and smells (obviously) of leather.There are also similar journals without ties: see this link, and here.
But, everyone must find the journal that speaks to them. It doesn't even have to be fancy. It could be just a cheap spiral notebook. I always think that a journal should be what makes you comfortable and safe. After all, aren't you going to be the best of friends?
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Right now I am listening to a free downloaded story called "A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman. I think it should be an interesting story and I will have to listen to it again. There is something about a clear voice reading out loud. A soothing lull creeps over everything and everyone. I like the expectation and anticipation that comes with listening.
I have just discovered that, unlike the Harry Potter novels which I have read, audio stories that I have no familiarity with cannot be listened to while doing other things. I cannot surf the web. I cannot write. I cannot do things which require half an iota of brainpower. So, I will have to sit in the quiet and possibly crochet a scarf while listening intently to this new story.
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