This past trip, April 4 - 11, I did the same thing with a discount journal I bought at Borders. I just wanted to jot down the days events, like a Captains Log, on a boat. I started each day with a weather observation; sunny, 70 degrees, light winds,
etc., then just wrote down the days plans as we discussed to see how they would match up with what we really did!
I also jotted down little observations about the area. One thing I take notice of each trip is the price of gasoline at the Hess station. I know it's weird
, but looking back after a few years it could be interesting! I try to write down our bus driver's name, waitress's name, bartender or maybe just a friendly CM. You never know who you might run into years later!
Since I'm kind of a numbers guy, I save our receipts to total up and compare to previous years; did we actually spend that much in 2004
!!
To personalize the book, we get the little stickers some of the hostesses give to children waiting in line for dinner and put them on the inside and back cover, or press a flower (gardenia is our favorite) between pages and write underneath it where it was picked, tuck a bar napkin or drink coaster from a favorite spot in between pages (we have Raglan Road, WL pool bar, CSR pool bar & Big River Grille in this one), save the fast pass from a ride someone chickened out of (DW on EE this year
).
Finally don't forget a strong rubber band to help keep the book closed
! When the blues set in on some rainy Saturday, pull out the journal and you'd be surprised how many memories come flooding back with just a few lines jotted down while they happen. Strangely enough, sometimes, when I read the words, I can remember the warm air, cool rain shower, smell of burgers cooking, sound of birds, the feel of the Florida sun on my skin and relive that relaxed feeling I only have at WDW!!
Enjoy.............
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