Create a Journal Scrapbook Instead of a Diary

Many people turn to writing as a means of journaling their thoughts, their feelings and the activities that go on in their lives from day to day.

I know that while Ive kept many journals, both in books and on the computer, I almost never go back and read them. Once in a while Ill search out a particular topic and re-read my thoughts on that topic, but more often than not, I never go back and re-read my entries.

What about creating a scrapbook instead of a journal? What if you were to add stickers and photos to your diary, thus creating a scrapbook?

Heres an example. My daughter had a rehearsal last night. The teacher ended up keeping the kids until 11:10 p.m. I was really upset. Instead of just writing on a page about how upset I was, what about a scrapbook page that includes a photo of my daughter, a photo of the school theater and a photo of a clock that says 11:10 p.m.? Of course I can still write about it, but Ill also have photos to go along with my journaling.

You can also keep your journaling on separate pieces of paper or cardstock and then put this in a pocket, versus right on the page, so that when you do go back and view the entries, youll be seeing photos and embellishments. If you want to re-read what youve written about the day or the experience, the journaling would be in a pocket.

By keeping a scrapbook, instead of a diary, you have both a visual and a written account of the thoughts, feelings and activities that have taken place in your life.

Audrey Okaneko has been scrapbooking for several years. She can be reached at audreyoka@cox.net or visited at http://www.scrapping-made-simple.com.

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