My first post is just to test this thing out and then I will follow up with posting my emails. I was realizing as my mailing list was getting longer and longer and that there were many people who may be interested in my thoughts on this trip, that I should just start a blog instead. I also like the idea of keeping some continuity and being able to review and post from anywhere without having to have my laptop and my address book. Also I like the idea of letting people comment and sharing their comments with others. This may become a regular thing for me after this trip, maybe not, but we shall see.
It was Elliot who talked about journaling and got me interested. We were talking about dreams and I mentioned how I never remember my dreams, besides the fact that I have a terrible memory as it is, and that I should keep a dream journal and write them down when I wake up. He said he likes to journal and thought I should just start one in general. At first I thought that it would be too difficult to keep it up and I felt odd about writing something down without the intent of sharing it with anyone. I couldn't decide on what kind of voice to use or should I write about mundane things I did that day or just emotions or what. But I started a little journal and I've already found it useful and a good way to collect my thoughts and review them. I've already learned a lot about myself by rereading my thoughts from previous weeks, and its become more natural to me now. I don't update it everyday, but generally a couple times a week or whenever I feel I have to get something out of my mind.
This won't replace my journal, because there are private thoughts that you shouldn't share with everyone. This will be my place to share and get feedback. Hopefully I can keep this up to date as well as my journal. I let my journal at home when I packed for my trip, one of the many things I forgot, and I'm feeling the need to write. This will be my outlet.
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