While the title “Journal Life” is not what you could refer to as an exceptional nor provocative name, it does do justice to the original purpose of this blog. Simply stated: a daily writing down of thoughts and various other events of importance to this down-to-earth blogger. The author is a full-fledged grandmother at the ripe “young” age of forty-one, so she has enough to write, that’s for sure.
In her own words, “there is so much more that you could know about me, and in time through reading my journal you may discover those things about me.” Up close and personal, this is who I am, nothing more and nothing less. This young grandma collects teddy bears, was born with one kidney, is left-handed, and she is seriously considering joining WLS (please see her Foodlog for more information if you do not know what that abbreviation stands for). “I hope that you stay long enough to truly know the person I am,” she writes in her biography, and I am sure she really means it.
This site provides a nicely designed blog with soothing bluish slate grey on cream white which is very easy on the eyes making it a relaxing read. The navigation is a bit awkward at times, e.g. in order to see older entries you need to go via a calendar to pick out individual dates rather than specific links based on categories. This could be improved later for quicker access allowing one to jump around the site easier.
Her archived entries go back to October 2001, and since then there are alot of interesting and less interesting entries to be had. About reading books, “I was soooo excited this morning when my dad called and left me a message on my voicemail at work. My BOOKS had arrived!!” Vacation day, “There is nothing better than waking up at your regular time in the morning and then realizing that you are off work that day.”
Oh yes, there’s alot about food, really alot. Types of foodstuffs, the pros and cons of eating this rather than that, the temptations of eating too much. I find these inner dialogs focused on eating and non-eating the most interesting as they offer a real glimpse into this grandmother blogger. In her Foodlog she tries to get better focused on her weight loss and get back on track. In her Booklog she lists alot of interesting literature, and finally in her Barterlog there is room for bartering second hand books (in good condition) and other stuff. She even has a wishlist, but I have never seen a Palm m505 Color Handheld (for 290 bucks) ever mentioned before in someone’s wishlist! Shame, shame. Quite unique.
I would say that “Journal Life” is worthy of a good read. It may not appeal to everyone, but I am sure there is a personality niche out there to which this kind of talk certainly appeals. At least stay long enough to truly know the person she is.Journal