Now, instead of buying one book to keep your memories in, you can create a unique page for every memory digitally. Just use the same technology that digital scrapbooker use, such as software like Photoshop Elements® 6.0 by Adobe® and kits from shops like Scrap Girls or Computer Scrapbook. Now you can have fun while you journal and create a book, all at once.
A good time to write is at night when the house has gone silent and solitude is among you. You don't have to spend a lot of time writing, or write a lot. Just 5 to 10 sentences and you're done. You can add quotes or lyrics to your pages too. Sometimes you can't find the right words, but you know the right quote or song that can express how you're feeling.
"Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!" - Anne Frank
Start by documenting your birthday, New Years, a promotion, marriage, birth of a child, you get the idea. These are times to reflect upon ourselves and set new goals. Change and growth are inevitable; they're a sign of strength which empowers us to continue growing. By looking back at previous years you can rediscover yourself and watch yourself grow. For instance, what did you want to be when you "grow-up"? As children we look forward to growing-up. Now we are grown-up, so what do we look forward to now? Watching our children grow-up and their children? So, why not capture these memories and sharing these moments of yourself for generations to come.
It's always fun to capture the good times, but the bad times are just as important. Although, we may not want to admit it, the bad times mold us into who we are too. By reflecting on the bad times it may just help heal your soul. Remember, you don't have to share everything with everyone.
My grandmother and I have started going through some of her pictures. We have found pictures of her as a child, her mother as a child, even pictures of her grandmother. Hearing all her stories, and having faces with names, has given me a new found sense of family. I've always been close to my grandparents and am fortunate to still have them in my life. I feel that it's important to document these stories, because I know that someday she's not going to be here to tell me. The stories that she shares with me, and my own story, are ones that I want to share with my children and grandchildren.
I've inspired myself to start journaling, I hope I've inspired you too.
Jennifer Thompson would like to inspire and enrich your digital scrapbooking experience. Scrap! by Penelope & Simon is a place where you can find tutorials, tips & tricks, product reviews, inspiration, how-to guides and the latest news in digital scrapbooking. We're here to provide a safe and secure place where you can share your ideas, experiences, techniques and your favorite shops. Our goal is to become the #1 information source and community for all your digital scrapbooking needs
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