Do you like this journal (thinking of getting 1 each for me & my lil’ cousin. Write to each other w/ pic once a week, then trade after 1/ Y)?

[VIVANT]

I’ve only just started to get to know him. We get on really well -like siblings or friends. I’m reconnecting with my dads side of the family across the globe. It’s important to me esp bc I didn’t really know my dad. I like (very lightly) gothic stuff & thought it might be kind of cool to have an old style experience where you can’t tell what time period we’re in - up to a point I guess lol

Anyhow, the cool thing here in my opinion is that at the end of the year, we have an entire book w/ pics to read, instead a bunch of random texts.

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YES

NO

[Lliam]

It sounds really fun, but I'm confused. Do you each add to your journals once a week and then trade after a year without either of you seeing what you wrote until then? The journals aren't a conversation like pen pal letters?

And what do you journal about? Anything specific? Is there a theme?

I love the binding of the journal you shared.

[VIVANT]

Well the idea is we write every so often about what we wed want to talk to other about or just whatever thoughts we’d want to share and by the end of the year, we exchange books. So kind of like writing letters to an imaginary friend but to a real person 😂

I don’t really like texting bc there’s pressure to respond or responding at odd times causes confusion and honestly I write too long for texting and writing letters is just laborious, I never really did that.

Plus I just love the idea of having a whole book if a person without trying. Like a drop of water filling a bucket.

We’re not writing a book we’re writing a thought but creating a book —

and pics periodically

[Jamie05rhs]

@VIVANT That works with people you already know (like family, in this example.). But it wouldn't work with someone you don't know already. Because #1 communication is a 2-way street, and it's a collaborative process. You can't really get to know somebody without having a conversation with them. And #2 no one will want to bear that level of honesty with someone they don't know. Because you first have to have Trust for that to happen. And you can't trust someone if you don't know them.

[Jamie05rhs]

Sorry; "bare," not "bear."

[Lliam]

I get it, Vivant. Sounds like a really fun ideal. 😃

[VIVANT]

@Jamie05rhs

Jamie he’s my cousin. And he’s a kid. Kids just put thoughts out there. It’s normal. Plus he dies a lot of stream of consciousness liie ke. I think it’ll work and anyhow he’ll have a nice journal either way 😊

[VIVANT]

Does*

[SnowedIn]

What a wonderful idea and what a beautiful legacy for your families one day.

Please do this!

And, yes, love the journal.

[VIVANT]

Thank you ☺️

[xJayleenx]

It’s interesting what does the inside look likev

[VIVANT]

Looks like someone borrowed a tree trunk and shaved it lol

[xJayleenx]

Cool

[NamerOfStars]

Sounds like a nice idea. It's a way to connect that lasts; cell phone batteries run out and hard drives fail; books endure.

[VIVANT]

At least there’s a good chance! 😂

[worldscolide]

I made something like that for my wife. She loves it.

[VIVANT]

Awesome!! 😀

[worldscolide]

Thank you!

[VIVANT]

😊😊

[ChefPapiChulo]

i couldn't have a journal. imagine if someone found it and they access to all your thoughts.

[VIVANT]

💯 anxiety — That’s why there’s a key 🔑

Plus I’m gonna keep that sucker locked up in a case when I’m not using it lol

[ChefPapiChulo]

people have broken into banks. you dont think they can break into a journal lock?

[VIVANT]

But who I live alone and any guests are not gonna have The tools.. I pat them down upon entry 🤌🏻

[ChefPapiChulo]

Maybe

[MysticDevice]

That is some medieval fantasy looking thing. I approve.

[Sevenpointfive]

i say no. i've done this before with a friend. i still have the book she gave me without a word in it

[Justneedtokno]

Looks cool like a little mysterious and sacred at the same time

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, this is a good idea.

[VIVANT]

😊😊

[Jamie05rhs]

Awww. That's adorable! What a great idea! 😊

[VIVANT]

Thanks Jamie!!

[Jamie05rhs]

You're welcome! 🤗

[Alex8736]

sounds like a good plan 😁

[VIVANT]

😊😊😊

[melanieeeB]

You have to like it lol

[Kelly6]

never did that

[CubaPirate]

If it feels good do it