Memory Mon 56 ~ Retirement Journals

On my first day of Retirement on June 7, 2011

I started a journal.

At bedtime each day, I write down by time &

what I did that day which might include:

medications I took, started, stopped

medical problems I experienced

major purchases and repairs

business & errands I have done

travels- OF COURSE!

I rarely write opinions, but they are mentioned on occasion.

Tucked away on a sticky is my prayer & prayer list for the night.

I HAVE to keep a prayer list because I can't remember all. 

So when June 7 rolls around,

I start a new journal.

After 6 years of retirement,

I have 6 book (journals.)

Amazing how hard it is to find a journal with at least 365 pages.

In my childhood days many of us kept a diary.

I guess, keeping a diary or journal is not a thing anymore?

 I finally found one, and only one at Barnes & Noble.

Year before last, I went ahead and bought 2 because I was afraid they would stop making them.

This one actually has more than 365 pages, so I have more pages available for other notes.

Every year when I do my taxes, I've had to go back to these journals for dates.
I've noticed how medicines coincide with how I feel and recently came to a conclusion that some of my medication had caused me problems and suggested to my Doctor what I had observed via my journal.
He agreed it was a possibility.  Medication has been stopped and I am feeling better!

While I really just wanted to record my memories, I had no idea it would come in so handy.
I had read that writing about your day when you go to bed is a good way to prepare your mind for rest.  Adding my prayer definitely helps me get ready for bed.

I do think writing a journal stimulates my memory to remember the day.

I'm sure later on in years, I'll enjoy reading my journals and this blog

of memories.