Anyone Here Keep a Journal?

krashkart · 11-05-10, 06:15 PM

I wish my great-grandparents had kept journals. Pretty sure the text would have been written in Czech, but invaluable nonetheless. All I have now are fading memories of Gramma (Grampa died a year after I was born), and believe it or not I was too shy to really talk to her much... not that she talked a whole lot to begin with.

But it would be interesting to have a window into their minds, especially during their transition from the old country.

FIREWALL · 11-05-10, 06:19 PM

Since I got married, some memories are best left in my head and, not jotted down.

GoldenRivet · 11-05-10, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Since I got married, some memories are best left in my head and, not jotted down.

Amen to that.

There are things that dont make it into the journal

the_tyrant · 11-05-10, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Since I got married, some memories are best left in my head and, not jotted down.

and some you just want to forget

FIREWALL · 11-05-10, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

and some you just want to forget

That Too !!!

Takeda Shingen · 11-05-10, 09:52 PM

I keep one in a physical journal. I tried it on the computer, but there is something about the physical act of writing that I find more attractive. Mine is very terse, but with commentary. Example:

Prepared course syllabi for fall semester--Of course, they'll look at it one time, and that is when I explain it to them, then it will be forgotten. I will, at later date, be read the writ of ignorace when more than one student violates the terms therein; at which time I will be met with blank stares upon my response of 'It was in the course syllabus'.

Really, it is more for personal reflection and therapy than anything. I don't anticipate my life being of any importance worthy of study upon my passing.

krashkart · 11-05-10, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I keep one in a physical journal. I tried it on the computer, but there is something about the physical act of writing that I find more attractive. Mine is very terse, but with commentary. Example:

Prepared course syllabi for fall semester--Of course, they'll look at it one time, and that is when I explain it to them, then it will be forgotten. I will, at later date, be read the writ of ignorace when more than one student violates the terms therein; at which time I will be met with blank stares upon my response of 'It was in the course syllabus'.

Do you teach anyone in their later twenties/early thirties? I didn't enter college until I was 26 and always kept an eye on the syllabus.

Then again, I had a real willingness to ace as many of the courses as possible.

Takeda Shingen · 11-05-10, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Do you teach anyone in their later twenties/early thirties? I didn't enter college until I was 26 and always kept an eye on the syllabus.

Then again, I had a real willingness to ace as many of the courses as possible.

I do see an older student on occasion, but the majority of the students in my class are first and second-year music majors; ages 18-20 and primarily freshman and sophomores. I'm still a Lecturer (teaching professor that has not yet attained tenure), so I have to teach a number of lower-level prerequisite courses that the tenured faculty won't touch. Overall, however, I find that the number of students with your attitude towards education is pretty small, even among the so-called 'dedicated' students.

Onkel Neal · 11-05-10, 10:32 PM

I tried keeping a journal when I was in high school. You know how, when you look back at yourself years ago, you see what a dope you were? It only took about 8 weeks of journaling to let me see.

Sailor Steve · 11-05-10, 10:23 PM

One of the things I enjoy is reminding myself of what books I've read, what movies I've seen and exactly when.

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I keep one in a physical journal. I tried it on the computer, but there is something about the physical act of writing that I find more attractive.

Unfortunately my right hand is having problems, and I can't hold a pen for more than a minute or two before one of my fingers locks up.

Takeda Shingen · 11-05-10, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

One of the things I enjoy is reminding myself of what books I've read, what movies I've seen and exactly when.

Unfortunately my right hand is having problems, and I can't hold a pen for more than a minute or two before one of my fingers locks up.

I'm very sorry to hear that. Does it impact your playing?

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11-05-10, 06:15 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I wish my great-grandparents had kept journals. Pretty sure the text would have been written in Czech, but invaluable nonetheless. All I have now are fading memories of Gramma (Grampa died a year after I was born), and believe it or not I was too shy to really talk to her much... not that she talked a whole lot to begin with. But it would be interesting to have a window into their minds, especially during their transition from the old country.

11-05-10, 09:52 PM	#6
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I keep one in a physical journal. I tried it on the computer, but there is something about the physical act of writing that I find more attractive. Mine is very terse, but with commentary. Example: Prepared course syllabi for fall semester--Of course, they'll look at it one time, and that is when I explain it to them, then it will be forgotten. I will, at later date, be read the writ of ignorace when more than one student violates the terms therein; at which time I will be met with blank stares upon my response of 'It was in the course syllabus'. Really, it is more for personal reflection and therapy than anything. I don't anticipate my life being of any importance worthy of study upon my passing.