Blogging is a form of journal writing

Well, at least it is for me. I really struggle writing down my thoughts on a sheet of paper. Of course, even if I did, I would not be able to read my own writing :) So tonight we went to the adult session of Stake Conference. I loved it, as I always do. This session is always my favorite. But of course the last time I wrote in my paper based journal was October 7, 2007 (General Conference). And the last time I wrote before that was the April 2007 conference. So I guess my paper journal has really just become my conference notebook. Not really a bad thing, at least I am writing my thoughts down somewhere. But it was great, the first counsellor in the Stake Presidency, President Tillman, mentioned that even blogging can be a form of journal writing.

Elder M. Russell Ballard, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned in a graduation ceremony that members should utilize technology to further the work of the church. Elder Ballard urged us to "use the Internet — including blogs and other forms of “new media” — to contribute to a national conversation about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."

President Tillman's thoughts went right along with Elder Ballards talk. To use a blog to write down your thoughts and experiences. They do not necessarily need to be shared with the world, but the idea that we are at least capturing our thoughts and preparing them for future generations.

So is blogging the newest form of journal writing. I hope so. At least then I can read what I wrote!