How Do You Journal?

There are so many different ways to journal in today's world. I prefer to write in a junk journal and a bullet journal. 

What's a junk journal? A junk journal is a journal made typically of various papers, envelopes, junk mail, etc. Normally you will find pockets, tags, flips, and other decorative elements in this type of journal. Some will include both writing and pictures in their junk journal, along with receipts, tickets, or other ephemera from their daily life.

What's a bullet journal? A bullet journal is simply a form of journaling using bullet points. You typically find an index in the beginning of a bullet journal and all types of page spreads from books you want to read to a weight loss or diet tracker to a calendar to a list of groceries you need. The main portion of the bullet journal, though, is the daily logs with a bulleted list of what you did that day, things to remember, appointments to write down, things to do, etc. 

I started making and journaling in junk journals about 2 years ago. I received my first junk journal from someone on Swap-bot. They are so fun to write in and add little bits in from your day. I try to tuck in things that have meaning to me, such as score sheets from a bowling tournament, a sweet note from a friend, a receipt for a new video game, etc. I like to look back and say Oh, I remember that! It is a good way to preserve memories. 

I started my first bullet journal about 3 years ago and I've done one a year since. I don't do the index anymore. I found it easier to just use it for daily logs rather than for the elaborate page spreads. Although pretty and useful, they took up too much of my time because I really went all out with them. For me, the daily logs are sufficient. If there's something I need to remember I can just go back to whatever day I want in my bullet journal and there my day is, all laid out in bullet points for me. 

How do you journal? Let me know in the comments.