So I have multiple journals, but the one I carry around in my bag every day is a very small one. It doesn’t take up much space, doesn’t weigh much, and is basically just there whenever I feel like writing something down.

I mostly carry it around because I like having something to do with my hands. When I’m on the bus or train, waiting for an appointment, or just have some time to fill, I can pull it out and write or doodle instead of staring into space or checking my phone.

I write grocery lists, to-do lists, song lyrics, random thoughts, sentences about my day. I doodle around. Sometimes I write down something I overheard. Sometimes I don’t use it for days. It really doesn’t matter.

I just like having a little place to put things when they pop into my head.