Journal/Journeys.. Tomato/To-maH-to

I wonder what the root of the word journey and journal is? Must be the same- as I see how closely one is tied with the other.

I have been writing a bit about ideas, organizing, etc on
Dog Days and it is seeping into journeys. I really want to go back and read all I have written here and may tomororow, but don't have the eye power tonight. I am curious where I was when I started this blog and if I have changes course at all.

That is where it is so fascinating to see how the journals we write can document where we were at a point in time. Then to read it again weeks/months/years later can shed enormous light on our beliefs and growth.

I mentioned on Dog Days that I went back and looked at a binder I have kept for years. It is called:

Home Education
Journal and Notes

I printed out the title sheet in friendly colors and print, but going back into it I see it was pretty serious. I have tabs for all the usual subjects and jotted neat ideas and resources in there. But reading the contents I felt my jaw tighten a bit. I was not sure why. There are some good books and a few really good emails I printed out from various lists.

But I think the jaw-tension was due to an underlying current that I was taking ideas that I should want to do. They all looked great on paper. But they were someone else's ideas of what looked good. Now, actually some are ok... but I really got this feeling that I was still trying to work someone else's plan.

This said, I have a Latin phrase now plastered on my fridge. (Again see Dog Days if you are curious what it is!)

I know, I wrote on this blog earlier I could not find a reason why we should study Latin. Well, I just decided it is cool. Well, and when reading the LOTR and hearing the elfen language it reminded me of the roots I felt I was in contact with when we studied Latin a few years ago.

So, part of the journey is being open to change.

I wonder how much more enriching the Journey is when one does have a journal to read.
Loads, I bet.

So, back to the Knowledge Party.

I have been writing on DD about ideas. I tend to overthink/overplan/overdo. So, people like me have to be careful what they decide to 'implement'. That was a big word for me in times past. But I think now I can be looser. I like the idea of Post It Notes as a friend. :)

I feel like I am starting a knowledge carnival. But I can stop the rides anytime I like, if things get too overwhelming. I really love learning. There is so much neat stuff out there. But I have given myself permission to dip into whatever looks good. Latin or ladybugs.

I also see the boys off on some really good tangents. I want to go down those roads too, but know my other motto will be crucial- authenticity. I have these boys who do not like things contrived. But they also have really liked some things I have introduced them to, like LOTR. Just yesterday my 16yos was saying how he used to think it was so boring.. and now it is just so cool.

Oh.. on that subject.. I finally am getting into the books, too! So happy. Another post.

God Bless,
Cindy