In the form of diary/ journal entries, write about someone who's just decided to take up journaling.

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“Lucky Day” by Gracie Shell

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Dear Diary,So I’ve decided to take up journaling and you won’t believe the day I’ve had. You are apart of the fifth page in the third notebook and this is only my second entry. You might be wondering how that may have happened (if notebooks can wonder) and honestly, I can’t tell you. I don’t even know. How the first diary died all happened in a flash. The day started ordinary. I woke up and poured myself a cup of coffee. The smell alone from the coffee was strong enough to wake me up. I sat there and organized my papers. I placed them ...

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“Waking asleep” by Abhishek Kanchi

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There is music playing inside my head. It's 03.29 a.m. I can feel every second of the night passing. I had been sleeping all day these days and wasting my nights.I am growing fat. I can feel it. I haven’t exercised since I don't remember how long.I need some discipline. All I have been doing these days is trying to write a story and I am not proud of my productivity in that either.Productivity increases when you keep yourself busy with some or the other activity. You should not keep thinking about what it is you want to write next but a...

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“Notes from Beth's Diary” by Fatima -j- Gilani

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Friday, 12:40 pmWhat should I write in this diary? my therapist told me to keep records of good things and bad things happening in my life. I guess first you need to have a name, like Anne named her diary Kitty. I won’t name you Kitty. I want to name you something, some nice word which means healer. Let me google it. I found three names but I guess Jace would be perfect, short for Jason. Sometimes, nothing good or bad happens in your life, it’s like you feel detached from the world. I don’t feel like going out, meeting new people and clickin...

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“The Reflections and Recollections of Damien Everett” by Quincy Cooper

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August 6th, 2021. At least, I think it is. It's been a while since I've read anything that could tell me a date. Anne told me to keep a journal of everything that's happened. She said it's supposed to be good for the mind- keep you sane, all that. All I've really had time to do is scrounge up enough food to get me through the week, let alone peruse a crafts shop for an artsy calendar. Anyway, today I saw a deer out in the woods, just west of that old mining town on the coast. Thinking of heading back down that way after I finish this supply ...

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“Paphro's Journal: Thursday” by Tomiwa Ap

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THURSDAY--Journal, Hey. I don’t know if the way I’m to write this is supposed to be like a letter to a pen pal or an imaginary friend or something. I’d call you a diary, but then again, there always has been a difference between a diary and a journal. Diary. Sounds like something a girl would call you; I don’t see any flowers or unicorns on you though. You’re a thick hardback book with 80 leaves and a plain brown cover heavily indented with the word, “Journal”. I’m not a creep, or a little boy, so I won’t call you ‘Sam’ or ‘Kyle’ or wha...

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“My Therapist Says” by Wendy Minore

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Dear DiaryDear Nameless pageI'm just going to start writingUghI do not know how to begin one of these. My therapist says that I should begin writing in here, keep record of my many thoughts. However, it must not be considered a diary. A diary is such a trivial thing used to keep track of a beings innermost thoughts and worries. I shall not write a diary for I believe that all of my thoughts and opinions should be expressed a loud. I prefer that everyone know who I am and what I want and think. My parents dislike it, but my therapist says tha...

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“The Anguish of A Married Man” by Blue Wanderlust

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5 May, 2017Hey you,I don’t know what to call you. Diary? Journal? What am I doing now? I can’t stop laughing at myself… Writing on a notebook and call it diary? I don’t even know what to write. Seriously, what do I need to write in a diary? What do I feel? Oh, I’m not a girl who likes to whine and complain with tears like my wife.I’m a grown up man. I’m a tough guy and I don’t feel the need of writing about my days. I hated writing essays. Why do you want to write an essay if the smartest girl in the class exchange her free time to do it for...

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“Light, Dark, and Balance - A journal” by Cheyanne Turner

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Journal Entry 1 I’ve never been very good at journaling, but being a human tribute to the Water Guardian, it’s part of my job to record major events that take place here. This is to be a document for those who wish to understand our world and why things happen the way they do. I live in a world called Stātera where nature is governed by spiritual entities known as guardians. There are nine guardians in this realm: Water, Earth, Nature, Dark, Light, Lightning, Moon, Fire, and Air. Each guardian has a human tribute who learns how to control th...

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“First Entry” by Unknown User

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Dear Diary, Is that too cheesy?Dear Journal, No, that doesn't sound good.To whom it concerns, That's just dumb. You know what? I'll just kick it off simply. It is currently 11:01 on this Tuesday evening. It's a bit windy but otherwise, the weather has been very pleasant. I know it’s late and I should have gone to bed a couple hours ago, but my brain doesn’t seem to be able to turn off tonight. That’s why I thought it was the perfect time to start this journal. Maybe dumping my thoughts into these pages will allow my brain to finally be clear...

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“My Life Cycle” by Joshua Dunlop

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Dear journal,Captain’s log, Entry One:Jake’s Journal, Day One:Day OneThis quarantine has gone on for SO long, I don’t even remember what day it is anymore. I’ve always heard keeping a journal helps keep your mind in order, so I guess I’ll give it a try. Honestly, I have no idea what to write about here. Oh well. I’ve got a first entry, so I’ll pick this up again tomorrow.Maybe this will be a fun project.Day Two August 2Turns out today is August 2. My god. Have I really been stuck in here for 2 months? I’ve really let myself go. I’ve been so ...

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“Through the Eyes of an Observer” by Oracle Ferguson

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July 17th-It is often heard that keeping journals helps the mind focus on some particular thought. I was thus interested to start with this intriguing piece of writing exercise as soon as possible. Thus I make my first journal entry."Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow."- Helen KellerI came across this wonderful quote today. It left me admiring it's depths. How true it is that we as human beings tend to focus on our darkness more than the light that gives us hope. Unknowingly, we hinge ourselves on that very point whic...

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“The Travelling Journal” by Avery Park

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March 28th 2020Okay, I have an idea. I am going to write in this journal, and then hand it to someone else. The idea is that the journal will visit many places and many different people. I don’t plan on getting it back. I just want everyone to have a new perspective. These are the guidelines. Please write about yourself. There is no minimum or maximum. You can make it as personal as you want. When you’re finished, please pass it on to someone you don’t know, someone random. Good luck! I, obviously, will start. My name is Charlotte, and I am ...

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“Thank you” by Emma Lin

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Dear Diary: I have re-watched ten out of the twenty-one seasons of Law and Order SVU, conquered two bags of Doritos, one cherry popsicle and ice cream sandwich. Good thing my parents aren’t at home. They would be furious at my junk food binging.What else could a college student do? I surfed on Facebook, Insta, Twitter, so I deserved a “break”. Two months ago, the school send everybody a massive email about transitioning to virtual classes due to COVID-19.CNN. COVID. Fox News. COVID. NBC. COVID. Cardi B. Coronavirussss. When it begun, I was t...

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“"What a Guy, That Gaston!" ” by Sue Donym

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Who does she think she is, refusing me? I’m slick and quick and manly and intimidating. I’m strong and handsome and practically a king. I eat five dozen eggs every morning! I’m the best at everything! If I asked anyone to marry me, they’d say yes. Except her.Any woman would be truly excited if I paid attention to her, but Belle doesn’t understand how lucky she is. It’s those books she’s always reading. They’re making her think. Thinking is never a good thing. They fill her head with the idea that she doesn’t need me. Ha! She should be g...

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“Rare Quietus” by Lynda Watson

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IV - I – MMXXI guess today is as good a day as any to start. Perhaps even better a day than another. It feels that I should write now. For in the last two weeks I have lost eight of my friends in this isolation state the world is in now. So, as a formal introduction: Dear blank and ruled journal, given to me by my family 20 some odd years ago in hopes I might share some present moments and fading memories of my 94-year life, I bid you hello. You have been patiently waiting in the table drawer beside my chair for 2 decades. Waiting ...

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In the form of diary/ journal entries, write about someone who's just decided to take up journaling.

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✍️ 117 stories

“Lucky Day” by Gracie Shell

“Waking asleep” by Abhishek Kanchi

“Notes from Beth's Diary” by Fatima -j- Gilani

“The Reflections and Recollections of Damien Everett” by Quincy Cooper

“Paphro's Journal: Thursday” by Tomiwa Ap

“My Therapist Says” by Wendy Minore

“The Anguish of A Married Man” by Blue Wanderlust

“Light, Dark, and Balance - A journal” by Cheyanne Turner

“First Entry” by Unknown User

“My Life Cycle” by Joshua Dunlop

“Through the Eyes of an Observer” by Oracle Ferguson

“The Travelling Journal” by Avery Park

“Thank you” by Emma Lin

“"What a Guy, That Gaston!" ” by Sue Donym

“Rare Quietus” by Lynda Watson

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