79. Journaling

In some ways, Christians have been “blogging” for years. Think about it, for decades we’ve been journaling our thoughts. Scribbling down every little idea that flits across our heads into a journal. I use Moleskine notebooks because they make my words feel “fancy” and important, but there are a million ways to turn yourself into a scribe. My only warning would be that you should really resist the urge to read people what you wrote in your journal. I once went on a date with a girl who pulled out a pillowcase full of journals when we went back to her apartment. She started to read from one and I had to act quickly. I threw a rock into the kitchen and when she turned to look at the noise I climbed out a window. Seriously, reading your journal to people is like telling them about a dream you had. No one really wants to hear that last night Kirk Cameron, who was made for this list, was in your dream only he had feet like a platypus and was able to speak 12 languages and only drank Vitamin Water and do you think that’s something from God?

p.s. I see the irony of telling you not to share journal thoughts on a site that is essentially journal thoughts. That is rich sir, rich indeed.

(Thanks to the dozen people that emailed me this idea. Send more to theacuffs@yahoo.com)