I actually started journaling!

It's true -- I've started to journal. I doubt it will go down in history as an insightful document of daily life, but I'm enjoying the process, mostly! Back in August 2025, I lamented about wanting to Journal but I just could not put my finger on the how, why, when, what! I even showcased some of my notebooks. I love keeping notes and scribbling ideas down. I later learned that this is, what those in the know, call Common Place note-booking! Fast forward to more recently, and I was chatting to a friend who admitted to keeping a random journal of his thoughts, daily activities, and ideas to keep him busy. He had recently lost his wife to cancer and was struggling. His counsellor suggested keeping notes. It has really helped him focus on positives and he has a new found zest for life. It made me think -- while I am not needing a support journal, I talked it over with him and we discussed how I had wanted to do one for ever! He said 'just do it'. So I did. I am now 65 days in and have…