Journal Project

For my Journey in Literature class, I had to carry around a journal in which I had to write on 5 times a week till I reached 40 entries. I  will admit that when I was assigned this task, I was a bit skeptical. I thought it was going to be a drag since I hate being forced to do stuff, especially writing or reading, I like to do it on my own account. I began the project and got really involve with it. Having a journal was having an outlet to speak up, rant, pour your emotions on a piece of paper, vent or just talk about anything and everything. Also, not having any writing limitations or have to focus on the lettering being perfect was very ideal for this project. Less distraction, more writing.  I would write in my journal almost everyday and write about what was on my mind or what was bothering me at the time. I was able to focus on communicating my emotions and try to comprehend myself better as a person through the daily entries. I like having a journal because I can look back and see the progress and emotional development Ive made in a certain period of time. The life compasses were also great since it helped me figure out how my emotions or the state that I was in would influence the pace and content of what I was writing. I noticed that if my physical state was low, I would write slower whereas if my emotional or mental state was low, I would write more since I would want to talk about what made me get to such a low point or such a low emotional state. I did more than 10 life compasses, which was the requirement , and they helped me understand that I need to start taking care of myself more. I realized that my physical state being so poor this semester, has to do with my lack of self care. I also enjoyed the multi genre projects since I was able to express myself artistically and create something new. Collages are definitely an activity that maybe will turn into a hobby someday. The"first thought best thought" writing skill was one I applied with every entry. I would go into automatic mode when I would start writing and let the pen carry me. I would tune out everything that surrounded me and focused on getting my words on the paper. Having a journal was a great experience and I will definitely try to maintain the act of writing. Looking back, I don't know how I would have survived this semester without my journal. We all need healthy coping mechanisms to help us in times of struggle and a journal can be just that. I am very grateful for being assigned this project and hope that I was not the only one in the group that benefited from it. The freedom in writing is something we take in vain sometimes so let us not forget the limitless flow of the black ink on the blank page of endless projections.