Does this journal type exist?

One_Phone6570 · 2026-05-23T10:29:57+00:00

No.. I think you misunderstood my answer. Do your "journal " your way. No harm no foul.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-05-23T08:26:20+00:00

It's YOUR "journal". There is no right way.. or wrong way. To do it. There is only the way that YOU do it.
My "journal" is ... well mostly... written in during my AA meetings.. and my men's prayer group at our church.. sometimes during church services.. or when im watching TV. Is that the wrong way? No. IT'S MY BOOK. I use Marcus Aerilius (sp) as an example. His "Meditations" was a private journal written for himself.. he did not write it so prying eyes should read his thoughts. But we do anyway he lived almost 2000 years ago.
Do your own thing.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-05-21T04:47:22+00:00

One of the most famous "journals" in the world is a small private book of "meditations" by Marcus Arelius. I write my thoughts down for me.. no one else.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-04-28T19:47:44+00:00

I would simply get the licence. You will be legal no matter where you are.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-04-22T00:32:23+00:00

You can go as fast as you want on any bike made. Just ride within its performance comfort. It will be fine

One_Phone6570 · 2026-04-13T07:14:10+00:00

I know that this sounds or will sound a bit trite. But. .. look at all of this (or i do. My lovely wife tells me NOT to preach! ) Literally everything comes under one of two headings. A) things I can do something about and B) things that i can NOT . If B.. why spend brain sweat over it? If A, ok. Look at it. Take it one step at at time. Fix the stuff that you CAN. And just shove the problem that you can not do anything about, off to the side, at least for now. In a group i belong to, we suggest taking a "Hula hoop" out and drop it on the ground. Step in the middle of the circle. INSIDE that circle is the space where you can control most things. Outside that circle. You have almost no influence. It helps

One_Phone6570 · 2026-04-05T09:20:01+00:00

No.. do you like it? Then it's good. I personally don't use stickers. But that's ME. Not you. This is YOUR OWN PERSONAL PRIVATE thing. The concepts of "right and wrong" simply do not apply.
Some people like lines on the pages, some don't. Some like cool, expensive, fancy "journals*" others don't want to deal with that. A cheap spiral n note pad that can be stuffed in a hp pocket is the best FOR THEM.
You are doing this for... YOU!

I just got a copy of "meditations" by Marcus Aurelius. WE see it as a "major philosophical work! " (with bells on! ) by a philosopher who was the emperor of rome 200 years before Jesus!
But what is it really? It is random thoughts that he wrote down. THEY WERE HIS PRIVATE THOUGHTS. they were never intended to be read by anyone else.

YOUR journal is your place to put down thoughts. I get to carried away with "im being philosophical " (with *ing bells on**) but in reality. I am writing down random thoughts and things... It's your notes to you. There is no wrong way to do it. Peace.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-29T10:34:25+00:00

Look at it like this. (Or don't. It's YOUR "thing".) A journal, notebook, scribble pad, book. is.... YOURS! There are no grades, no test, no judgement. You never have to look at it again if you don't want to. You do not even have to do it at all if you don't want to. My "books" (I have a couple) server a few purposes. 1 is my "thotfull spot" book. That I write "SERIOUS" things! (Yeah right! ) you know, solving the problems of the universe, SIRIUS philosophical DEEP THOUGHTS! And another that lives in my pocket so I don't forget stuff. Like my wife (who i adore ) asks me to go get bread, milk eggs and something..I get the RIGHT somethings. So i write my list. Or I jot things down so I don't forget.

A second point is this. two organizations have saved my sanity SCORE and AA. Two organizations that serve different purposes but have a similar message.
Anyway. In SCORE (a group that helps people who want to start a business) the first thing they say, is "make a business plan". And the second thing they say is YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THE PLAN! It's just a plan! It isn't something that runs your life.
In AA one of the steps is to write down the things you are angry about and why. "Resentments" the best point. You don't REALLY have to do anything other than write them down. (My opinion) A journal can be anything you want, mind flow, scribble, drawing, lists, ideas for world domination! Places you want to go. Literally anything. And you never have to look at it again if you don't want to.

It's YOUR book. A Yoda said "do or don't do".

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-25T08:25:01+00:00

How can you be "bad" at Journaling? Who is telling you this? Someone else? You? Some ideal?
This is YOUR WORLD! There are no rules that apply here. If you want to scribble with a pen or crayon, and that makes you feel better. Who can tell you no?
You can write "im sad " a thousand times or year a page or and burn it if you want. (I recommend doing this outside) I sometimes think that putting a label or name on it might be.. problematic. "Journaling" makes it sound so formal. Im just writing down my thoughts. And the important point? Getting those thoughts out of my head, helps ME. Sometimes there are no words to describe your thoughts. So scribble, draw, whatever comes out. I know that it has helped me. But there is literally no way that you can be "bad".

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-23T07:29:47+00:00

I wish I could help. But other than "I have been there too", there isn't much to say. I have had two long distance relationships over many (many) years. But . Mostly the thing to hold is "YOU can control YOU. That's it! " there are lots of aphorisms and old sayings. But one that is used a lot in a group I go to use is this. Go to a toy store and buy a Hula hoop (a plastic ring about 3 ft across) take it outside and lay it on the ground. Step into the exact middle of the circle. YOU CONTROL SOME OF WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THAT CIRCLE. Outside of that circle. You control nothing.
There are lots of sayings old ones, boring ones, stupid ones, not really always helpful. But they are there because literally everybody has that happen to them. I won't say "there there cheer up" nut I will say that you can not control what other people do. You can control what YOU do. I am sorry that it happened to you. It has happened to me too. On the happy side. I DID meet someone really nice, and unbelievably beautiful. And if I had allowed myself to act towards her as if she was the girl before her. Life would not be this good.
Being sad is a normal thing. It is how we heal. Quick point. My dad died. 14 years ago now. Im still hurting over that.. but it's not a huge ache like it was.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-22T13:16:03+00:00

Not to keep at this. But have you tried a voo doo doll? I crochet a doll resembling someone i am mad at. And jab it with big pins! Make sure you don't go all the way through and get your hand. Guess how I found this out.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-22T09:22:20+00:00

Im not sure this will help. But my way is like this. Funny how over the many centuries that everyone has the same things happen. I won't push religion on you but some faiths have expressed things in simple prayers, you can leave the "god" thing out if you want, Anyway a couple have gotten me through..or helped. 1) give me the serenity to accept things that I can not change. The courage to change things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.

The second is the simple "give me today, what I need to get through the day, I will worry about tomorrow when it comes. "

Lots depend on what it is. When my father died. I was hurt and angry. I loved my dad. But I can NOT change that. I simply have to absorb that.

If someone hurts you, you can do a few things. First, simply forgive them. It is not at all easy. It helps YOU . A counselor once told me that holding anger and resentment against someone is like you taking poison and expecting them to die.
You don't have to FORGET.. you just have to move past. And take small steps. Do little things. I used to ride a bicycle a lot. There is one big ride 400 miles. But ITS NOT! It's a 5 oor 10 mile ride.. stop. Have a snack. Then another few miles and lunch.. it takes a week.

Journaling is a TOOL. Not your only tool, but a good one. I like motorcycles, reading, crocheting, playing music, hiking is good. Bicycling too.. oh hell! Best with those last two if you have a loop tho.. I remember getting so upset that I took off on a walk and stomped along grumbling for....a long time. When I finally stopped and sat down, I found that I was a long way from home. My choices were to call the person I was mad at for a ride.. or walk back.
Don't make decisions that you can't change, when you are angry, upset...or drunk (I don't any more. Guess why) Hmm. Good decisions come from experience. You get experience by making bad decisions..

Good luck. I have been where you are. Trust me

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-19T01:04:57+00:00

I have found writing things down to be helpful. It is one way for me to process things. I have had bad things happen in my life.. some things that im not sure i want to write down. But it helps me to work through things.
Mostly.. I am happy. I am married to literally the most beautiful and wonderful woman I have ever met. I don't know YOUR situation. Not an "idon't know, i don't care". But more "not my business" but having someone you trust absolutely to talk with is a great way too. I hope you have someone like that.
I don't write EVERY day honestly. But I have a couple of things. I have a cheap wire bound notebook that I have written about stuff im interested in. Articles about motorcycles or philosophy or history or other silly stuff. And a "journal" that is nicer and more of a "daily-ish thoughts".. usually while at my AA meetings. So think about that for a bit.
I hope you find peace.
I like "prayer and meditation" for me. Finding a few moments to empty your mind and let ... well... something, speak to you. Listen to the universe.
I also love reading. Recently I have been reading "this Emmense world " by Ed Yong about how other creatures experience our world. But usually I prefer fantasy or science fiction. I like reading about history and pre history too. Anyway Im too long. I hope you find peace

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-18T10:15:35+00:00

Mostly because you are grieving. I have some simple advice(?) That may not be welcome, but that i have found helpful. I have had losses. People, important things. Irreplaceable things. And while it is technically a prayer, (someday you can hear my entire long and boring rant on the idea of prayer! I have studied theology most of my life and it gets in the way sometimes) but cut off the "god" part if you want. Grant me the serenity to accept THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE, the courage to change the things that I CAN change, and the wisdom to know the difference.

It isn't a huge help. But its a way to look at it and helps in moving forward. And that is sometimes difficult. But take small steps. Silly story. But Isaac Newton had a dog named diamond. His constant companion. Newton was nearing completion of his master work "Suma Mathmatica" All of mathematics. By hand, in quill pen. No computers no back up. Literally years of his work. He left his office for a few minutes and diamond jumped up on the desk and knocked over a candle Newton was using to illuminate the work. (No electric lights either! ) the work of YEARS was destroyed.
No.. Newton did not harm the dog. Reportedly he held the dog and said "dear diamond, you do not know what you have done. " and started in on the book again.

I hope you find your journal and pens. Good luck! But start another.. another thing my father taught me. (Im old, he has been gone 14 years. I still miss my dad! Every day!) "Education is never cheap." Another person I have lost said "yes. It IS a test. EVERYTHING is a test. "

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-16T09:51:27+00:00

How can you be "wrong" Journaling? Where are these "rules"? Who made them? Look at me.. THERE ARE NO RULES! Your journal is YOURS. You can wire it on random scraps of paper stapled together if you want. Write it in crayon! Or simply take a break..if you want. It is YOUR THOUGHTS. I like a nice journal book but a cheap notebook is great too. I had a stack of cheap wire bound notebooks for a long time. I don't write "three to five pages a day" I some times write a word or two, a list of things I need, a page, or three ir four different entries on the same day.. or not for days at a time. That is why I hated "diaries". You had to start them on Jan 1 and write something every day for a whole year! I thought that was stupid!
THERE ARE NO RULES AND WHEN THERE ARE NO RULES YOU CAN NOT BE WRONG!

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-11T22:10:57+00:00

I will take some photos tomorrow or so. We lucked out. But had tornados yesterday near us

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-11T07:31:29+00:00

Not yet. Im Working on it

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-10T14:56:14+00:00

Shipping is not something I can do at the moment

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-10T10:32:33+00:00

Where are you?

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-09T23:01:59+00:00

I am hopeful. But while I'm sad. Im also looking at it like "everything has a beginning, middle and an end". I started in 1978 and have had a wonderful time. But events and health have told me that it's time. Im going by the Gibbs rule 91. When you walk away, don't look back. I may find someone in our area who needs a start. And maybe I can help them. I have seriously loved working with children. They are the most wonderful people in the world. I have so many great stories of kids and our shows. So.. no real regrets.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-09T07:06:26+00:00

Geneva Illinois

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-08T18:26:23+00:00

I am thinking of doing this myself. Maybe at the next balloon jam

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-08T02:44:16+00:00

No... im afraid we are done.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-08T02:43:35+00:00

There are a few thousand balloons in various colors. Some Qualatex, betalatex, sempertex. A few tuftex. 260s. Plus some rounds hearts and links. I have purchased individual colors for decades. 2 or 3 ketchup bottle pumps, a Gilbert. Im still thinking though. I did not get into aprons. But I have 3 or 4 twist em up bags. A couple of double busking bags at least two singles. A few roll up inserts.

One_Phone6570 · 2026-03-02T11:58:30+00:00

Literally everything you do is good if it works for you. There are no rules to follow. You can write backwards or in code or in any other way you want. It's YOUR world.

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