Without the Inhibition

                       

                                 My journals have been my escape lately. This is my way of expressing my thoughts and a little bit of my artistic side (about 0.01% because I'm not creative for crying out loud). I actually have two journals: one which I cut and paste pictures and words and the other in which I write my personal thoughts. But what makes a journal special is that, you are able to destroy the inhibitions because it is your creation, your work in accordance with what's grooving on your mind and your emotion. 

                                 Keeping a journal will help you express yourself: your thoughts, ideas, feelings and emotions. It is your personal book in which you narrate happenings in your daily life. The most fun thing about this is that you get to be unique. Unique in which you find ways to deliver your story, either through pictures, poetry, words or whatever. Your journal, your way. 

                                   

                                   How can you actually be consistent in keeping a journal? You should keep in mind that having a journal should not be an obligation. You keep a journal because it is your hobby; you are passionate about keeping one.

                                   Keeping a journal is pretty simple if you like what you're doing. All you need to have is a notebook, whatever brand you prefer, and of course ideas which I'm sure is stored somewhere in your brain. It's all up in your hands. You are not restricted, just do what you desire because again, it is your creation. Decorate it however you want! You can even put pictures of One Direction in the cover page if you want to! 

                                    

                                   In my journal number 1, all I actually do is stick cut outs from magazines, put stickers and print & cut & paste pictures that I like. So basically, my instruments are scissors, glue, printer, pen/pencil and ruler! I'm planning on putting doodles too, but since I lack visual skills, maybe not or some other time. As of the moment, I'm contented of cutting pictures of Harry Styles. Who knows? I might be able to sketch them soon ("never in your wildest dreams" - said my subconscious) 

                                 Journal number 2, on the other hand, is where I play and color with words. I narrate my experiences through essays. It is so personal because that is where I usually turn into an emo-drama queen. Not entirely though, because my latest entry was about the cute barista in Starbucks! Omg!!                                

                                    

                                 Your journal should be your treasure. Memories, experiences, esoteric stories and feelings are poured in there. It is yours, for your eyes, for your senses only. You are the creator and you aim to please yourself through your works. You are not restricted to express and to be creative. You are able to move without the inhibitions because it is the story of your life you're narrating.