One of my goals for 2012 (which will all be introduced more thoroughly on the 12th!) is to keep a consistent journal for the year.  Journaling has always been a good way for me to get my thoughts down on paper, to process through emotions, events and ideas.  Plus, it allows me a great way to look back at where I have been, as well as enjoy memories of what has happened.  I have a box of old journals, starting from the age of 8 or so.  I used to journal frequently, and even kept a journal throughout the year-long deployment Max was on in 2010.  But ever since he got home, I have been lax on making time to write and allow my thoughts to come tumbling out on paper.

I want that to change this year.  I know how much I benefit from having a private space to record any and every going-on in my brain.  So I made a goal to keep a consistent journal this year.  Right around the same time, I read about Journaling through January, that Laura @ Along for the Ride was putting together.  And I knew it was a great way to get my 2012 journal started!