So you never forget...

I have never been much of a person to journal daily events extensively or to take hundreds of photographs while on trips.  That being said, there are times when I wish I had taken the time to be more meticulous about recording my life in some way, particularly during the last few years.  Fortunately, I have written a little bit about my life in various journals and I have taken a few pictures here and there while at UT Tyler.

It's really interesting and awesome to read the words I wrote in the past, whether a few weeks ago or a few years ago, and see the ways in which I have changed.  Ditto for photographs.  Thus, I encourage you to take the time to chronicle your own college experience in a way that works for you.

Some things you could do include:

• Journaling:  Writing in a diary/journal is not just for girls.  Some of the most valuable journals of the past were written by men, including Lewis and Clark, who recorded their journey along the Missouri River.  There are all kinds of journals too, from the basic spiral notebook to fancy designer notebooks.  (The bookstore on campus has some nice notebooks available.) Furthermore, you can make use of a website like Livejournal.
• Photographs:  Take pictures of  everything, including the campus and your dorm room.  Years later, you will be able to look back upon the places and the people that were a major part of your life.  Furthermore, you can share these memories with other people.  If you don't decide to post the pictures online, display them in a scrapbook or picture frame.
• Autographs:  Get a blank book, a picture frame, or a stuffed animal, or some other item, and get your friends to sign it.  Some roommates here once painted decoy ducks in neon colors and autographed them.
• Make a vlog:  Make a video journal of events in your life.  Record the places that you want to remember.  Here is a great example of a vlog, composed by one of my fellow Student Bloggers, Emmy.