New Journal

     I journal everyday. Usually with coffee at the local coffee house, early in the morning. I'm there most days, around 6:00am. Rarely do I need to tell the barista's what I want...they already know...unless there is a new person working the bar. Generally I write with a Lamy fountain pen. I like the fountain pen, although it is a bit of work. It feels more like I'm doing art, and many of my journal pages are covered with little drawings, sketches and doodles. So in essence, I am creating art.

     I write what comes to mind. What is going on in my life [good, bad or indifferent] and generally write about being appreciative of what I have. Sometimes some negative aspects creep in, but that is okay. I do have much to be in appreciation of, and thank Spirit for it all on a daily basis.

     I have a friend who blogs a lot on her personal aspects of life. This had me thinking I can do the same. If people read it, that is wonderful...if not, that is okay as well. I have the same outlook about my art and photography.

     So here, this day, I start this journal of thoughts, dreams, aspirations, tears, and laughs. May it sooth my soul as well as my black Piccadilly journal does each morning...at the coffee house.