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Have you ever found an old notebook or diary of your own?

I have just found a notebook with all sorts of writings of mine from 10 years ago. I was seriously sad at 40. I had totally forgotten.

Life is a curious adventure.

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Ducky

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Many years ago I found a diary which had been written years before...my only thought...."How ridiculous"!

12 years ago. Rating: 13
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Benthere

I can identify....

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FISH-O

I am wondering how I will feel about the things I jot down today when I turn 60. ... and yes, I have thrown writings away in the past because upon reading them much later, I felt the same... "How ridiculous!"

commented 12 years ago

Benthere

I wonder what hackers think of our e-mails ?

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

Ben...probably..."How ridiculous"! haha

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

Fish..when I wrote it, I felt really mature! Yikes!!

commented 12 years ago

doolittle

I'm still crazy!!! But man I was whako back then-LOL

commented 12 years ago

ROMOS

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I found my mothers war diary after she passed in 1988, I,ve read it only once.

Tied it up again with ribbon binding, put it in a different drawer.

It,s for family who didn,t know her to read, when I,m gone.

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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FISH-O

That is amazing. I am receiving my Uncle's journals when he passes. I don't want him to pass but when he does they are the most important to me. He writes every day and he's a pretty funny guy. :) I imagine I will feel as you do.

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ROMOS

Not really, my Mum was in a pretty bad place in those years.
Abusive, short lived first marriage, in love with my father who was in the army fighting during the war,working in a munitions factory 14hrs a day in a City far from home.
Quite grim reading really.
She never mentioned a thing to me about it when she was with us, I loved her to bits, still do.

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FISH-O

Your poor Mom. She must have been a pretty amazing lady.

commented 12 years ago

Bob/PKB

What a beautiful gift for you and yours.

commented 12 years ago

valR

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I only have one diary for some of my travels. Every now and then I open it and read from it. Brings back good memories...

Agree, life is the ultimate adventure...

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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FISH-O

It certainly is. This is a lovely dog.

commented 12 years ago

padovenick

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Yes; it's very insightful!!

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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FISH-O

I am reading it. It is so strange. I almost can't believe what went on in my life. It is a movie!

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Bob/PKB

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As a senior in high school, I kept journals for my creative writing class. I read them a few years ago and threw them away.
For each of my three sons, I kept daily diaries or calendars, and would write specifically for each one. This went on for several years and became overwhelming.
I got a one year journal/diary and wrote every day about each one of us. That went on for several more years.
The boys' calendars/journals are in boxes I put together for each one. Hopefully, they will appreciate them some day.
Oh, to answer the question....YES! :D

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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jhharlan

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I know where all my old notes are, I can get to them anytime. I try to keep a diary just to look up weather facts for some of the questioners............

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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daren1

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I still got my high school ID if that counts for anything..

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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FISH-O

That's funny.
I found some old photos of my husband... He then said to me, "See, I told you! You would have never dated me in High School!"

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doolittle

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I don't keep a journal. I destroyed the only adult journal I had prior to my marriage. There are some things that I consider private...and I want to be the one to share these things with certain people at necessary times.

My mom did find one I wrote in 6th or 7th grade- I was nuts then-LOL

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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Bob/PKB

Bet you were the best little crazy there ever was!

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Ducky

And now? LOL!!!! (kidding...sure I am) haha

commented 12 years ago

gracelost

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yes i found one the other day from the 3ed grade

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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FISH-O

Cute. I found a story my youngest daughter wrote in grade one.... also cute.

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gracelost

awww :) you know the funniest thing for me was probibly how badly i spelled! :D

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Ann

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Yes, I have one when I was still living in Europe. What wonderful memories.

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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figtree3

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Yes! I often do a review of my day and when when I finish a notebook, I put it away so that I can check them out, usually annually to see where I've improved and where I still need improvement. I'll be 50 on the 24th!