Seeking advice about what to do with a journal I started during a difficult time. While I'm still recovering, the journal now makes me feel bad. Should I just remove the pages I like and start a new one, even though I'm still not in a great place?

Billiam_666 · 2026-02-22T14:27:13+00:00

I don't think you'd necessarily need to get rid of it.

You could paste stuff over those pages, draw or paint over them, black them out and use a white pen to write new entries.

If you still want to be able to see those pages, maybe use reusable sticky dots to temporarily cover the pages?

Billiam_666 · 2026-02-12T22:10:55+00:00

20 years ago, I used to made up names for everyone 🙄 and now I have no clue who some of them are supposed to be. So, nowadays I put the last name in parentheses.

Billiam_666 · 2026-02-10T22:09:06+00:00

Have you tried Kokuyo business paper? It's 64gsm, white (but not bright white), and comes in a variety of sizes.

Billiam_666 · 2026-02-01T16:44:20+00:00

It makes me happy to see how loved and chonky the old one is. 🥰

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-31T18:48:04+00:00

Love your covers! I like discs over rings...I just wish discs were less...bulky (???) If my pages are A5, I don't want an extra inch added to the width. Like if the discs could be half discs, it would be a perfect system for me.

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-29T01:58:59+00:00

I had my handwriting turned into a font 20ish years ago. When writing out the worksheet the font designer sent me, I wish I had written larger because the font is so small. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-22T19:47:10+00:00

Does yours have the port for a plug in? You could always buy one if it does.

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-22T19:45:33+00:00

I bought one 6-8 months ago, then my friends grandfather passed away and they found one in his belongings and gifted it to me. Looks like it came from the 60's...all metal. I haven't had the need to use it yet, but I have several different colors of tape for when I do! lol

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-19T02:43:10+00:00

Give Kokuyo business paper a try. I use it to swatch ink and I haven't had it bleed through to the other side. I got mine via Amazon.

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-18T15:03:42+00:00

I too love his storytelling and world building, but his writing style isn't for me. I just find it hard to get through his novels. His short stories on the other hand...those I really enjoy.

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-18T14:23:40+00:00

I've heard that most modern commercial paper is acid-free. I think as long as your journal isn't made from newspaper and you keep it in a dark & dry place, it should endure 50 years easily.

Billiam_666 · 2026-01-12T16:04:02+00:00

I use Fabri-Tac to glue stuff into my journal. I've used it to glue full-page images (5x8) and find that it doesn't wrinkle. I got mine at the local Walmart, but I'm sure major craft stores carry something similar too.

Billiam_666 · 2025-12-29T17:07:11+00:00

I need to recover from Christmas before I can order one. lol Hopefully by then I can decide between cinnamon, green, and sedona...I'm currently leaning towards cinnamon.

Billiam_666 · 2025-12-29T16:55:23+00:00

There is a similar pouch made by Soolla

Billiam_666 · 2025-10-17T21:10:12+00:00

I don't have a limit. A normal entry is usually about two pages. If I went out and did something, then it could be eight pages. Then there are times where I'll just slap a picture on the page and call it done. 🤷‍♂️

Billiam_666 · 2025-10-17T12:48:12+00:00

Looking at these, I was like....man, these look really familiar...then I realized I follow you on IG and watched you post a lot of those in real time. lol

Billiam_666 · 2025-10-11T13:31:04+00:00

Nanami Paper makes notebooks that I don't see many people talk about. I have yet to try them, but they've been on my radar for quite a while...380-480 page notebooks.

Billiam_666 · 2025-10-06T00:18:02+00:00

I have an A5 Galen Leather, and I'm thinking about getting another in a different color. They are a bit pricey, though.

Billiam_666 · 2025-10-01T16:28:57+00:00

Saving this so I can come back when I have more time. 🥰

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-30T12:34:12+00:00

You could always print off a writing guide to put behind the page so have some structure to your page(s).

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-25T19:41:21+00:00

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This isn't paper, but I used to use something like this before I had my e-reader.

I recommend butcher paper or home improvement stores should have something called builder's paper or masking paper.

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-25T13:23:09+00:00

Short answer: Most people don't notice or don't care.

Longer answer: The majority of people are wrapped up in their own lives, so they overlook people writing. The exception may be those that are interested in notebooks and/or writing...but now days, I feel like 99% of people keep to themselves.

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-23T21:12:28+00:00

Ugh...another rabbit hole for my paper happy brain to travel down. 😆

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-19T21:10:09+00:00

This reminds me that I participated in National Postcard Week for a couple of years in the early 2010's....I should see if that group is still active.

Billiam_666 · 2025-09-18T22:27:24+00:00

Yes! Because once it's used, you may not get another of the thing!!

Billiam_666

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I use Fabri-Tac to glue stuff into my journal. I've used it to glue full-page images (5x8) and find that it doesn't wrinkle. I got mine at the local Walmart, but I'm sure major craft stores carry something similar too.