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I keep a Moleskine journal in my rear jeans pocket. It's small, and contours to the curve after a day or two so you don't even notice it's there. I keep it with
by lhnn 16y ago
I keep a Moleskine journal in my rear jeans pocket. It's small, and contours to the curve after a day or two so you don't even notice it's there. I keep it with me like I keep my keys and wallet, without exception.
I write on it on a semi-regular basis. The purpose of keeping with me is so I have something to write on as ideas come up, as girls give phone numbers, or ifI have free time to write down the thoughts of the day. That last part is the most important: I never liked sitting down and braindumping my day in a blog or a big book; I write a lot more when I can do it at any moment, sentences at a time.
I've been doing this since September 2007. 3 years, 3 months later, I'm on journal 14.
- hammock 16y agoI do the same thing but mine's a Field Notes. Smaller (about the size of 2.5 credit cards). I write my travel itinerary, phone numbers and dates, random ideas, todos, etc. It's also good for sketching, something which my smartphone cannot handle. Would love to find a book that has a more durable, fabric cover though as opposed to a paper one. Sort of like the old US passports had, my passport has seen so much abuse it ought to be illegal. Anyone know of one?
- lhnn 16y agoField Notes is made in the USA (Plus) But has goofy writing on the cover and has staples, not, stiches (Minus). More expensive than Moleskine (Minus) Doesn't have detachable back pages (Plus). Keeping these in the back pocket, the papers tend to try to separate. TIPS FOR TAKING A JOURNAL WITH YOU ALWAYS: -Get a Moleskine or Field Notes and keep it with you like your keys and wallet. Never, ever leave it behind. Get in the habit. -Don't let anyone read it themselves. If you use it as a diary, this rule lets you write in it more confidently. Also, don't tell everyone it's your "diary" or "journal". Tell most people it's just a private notepad. This keeps nosy people out of it. -Don't forget the pen! A good pen (not gel) or pencil should do fine. -Sitting around at the DMV? Write a bit. Thinking about a movie you saw? Write about it. Looking at a cute girl across the bar? Take note (if you have time). It's the little things that bring back memories you'll never remember you have. Oh, and if you're drunk and your friends put you in the shower with your clothes on... take the journal out of your pocket.
- naner 16y agoI actually use a small sketch book. Hard cover, acid free paper with no lines, and heavy enough paper that ink doesn't show through. Also about 1/3 the price of a Moleskin.
- patrickgzill 16y agoBorders has their "Piccadilly" line of moleskine-alikes, about 1/2 the price and 90% of the quality. I really like their larger sized ones.