I agree with Didion when referring to a notebook as “keeping in touch.” I think it sums up the everyday use and purpose of having a notebook. It’s a way for one to get things off their mind/chest that might be bugging them, or to just simply jot down memories they want to treasure so they can one day look back on; for one to remember the good times with friends and family. Sometimes a notebook can be used to write vigorously when having a bad day. To some, writing is a way to get rid of bad so it’s not holding on and continuously dragging one down.
I personally do not own a notebook of my own; however I have friends that write daily in their journals. In my eyes, I look at a journal as being one’s hobby/ lifestyles; expressing one’s personality. A journal can be related to many other things/ways people can express their emotions, thoughts and feelings. Instead of having a journal, some might draw out their thoughts and emotions, while others turn to friends/family to let it all out. Whether it’s physical or verbal, I believe that everyone should have some type of “journal” in their lives where they can feel comfortable in sharing their feelings, thoughts and emotions, rather than holding them inside.
Today’s technology has allowed the social media to skyrocket. With the establishments of chat sites such as Facebook and Twitter, via the internet, millions of viewers post there life daily. One could look at these chat sites in a positive or negative way. In the positive aspect, they allow you to keep in touch with distant relatives and friends. However, the negative side is that so many people out there post their entire life, making them vulnerable to bad individuals.
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