And when you have a photo that simply does not have a story behind it "it's perfect!! Use it to document feelings, emotions, fun facts and more about the subject of the photo. Many of your most meaningful layouts will be centered around a person, place or item, rather than an activity or event. For a lighthearted touch, turn your journaling into a story. Tell how the pumpkin was sitting in the sun when along came a little girl and plopped right down on it. Or speak from the perspective of a sportscaster. Try to be conversational or humorous. Routine may be great for your exercise program, but not for your journaling. Spice up your approach to journaling by trying new techniques often. Don't limit yourself to one technique in an album either. Mix things up and have some fun. When you sit down to write, don't think of it as writing; think of it as talking on paper. Never focus on sentence structure or paragraph style - that just gets in the way.
Think of someone dear and special to you for a few seconds. When you see that person's handwriting do you instantly recognize it? Does it evoke special feelings and memories for you? That handwriting holds special meaning for you just as your handwriting holds special meaning for those who hold you dear. It is common to hear "I don't like my handwriting." Your handwriting is a part of who you are. It is meaningful to those who know and love you. It is as unique to you as a fingerprint. Your handwriting captures your personality - celebrate its uniqueness! It is fine to type your stories or to have somebody else journal for you, but it is important to occasionally journal in your own handwriting. Are you concerned that adding journaling to your page will mess up the design of the page? Do you feel that your words detract from the overall layout? Perhaps your concerns are spelling or grammar? Meaningful stories are not about HOW you write bust WHAT you write.