One day in late December 2005, way out of the blue, I heard from Jennifer O., who invited me to have a look at her site. I thought it was very cool indeed, so I began to start blogging myself.

In the beginning stages, I was not sure it would be something that I would keep up with. I’ve done some journaling in the past. I kept a diary for maybe up to 6 months at time but I have no idea where those diaries are anymore, perhaps in the trash. As the days progressed, long lost friends were finding me and I was discovering them along the way. Even though the miles separate us, I feel connected once again and that’s what it’s about.

Nowadays, blog journaling is first class, enriched with quite a few perks. There’s so many pictures right here to dredge up, and a number of details that I would never dream of putting in a diary. And think of all the paper I’m saving too! And I can’t misplace it either, no matter where I go it will always be right here, and that’s so comforting.

In the future, I’ll consider this my valuable keepsake with so many wonderful memories tucked away. I have to think I’ll enjoy this passage even more in the years to come. I’m so thankful I started this journey and trust I’ll never lose site of the old friendships that have been rekindled once again.