I've always been into writing in journals, but I think what "officially" got me started writing were the "Amelia" books by Marissa Moss, printed by American Girl.
I remember reading several of Marissa Moss' "Amelia" books when I was in third grade or so, and I started writing journals in that style soon after.
Then in fourth or fifth grade, I discovered the book called Absolutely Normal Chaos written by Sharon Creech. This book was written without pictures, and encouraged me to begin writing in a more "grown-up" style without many drawings.
Eventually I discovered Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and was impressed by her eloquence and writing style, despite her young age. I was captivated by her personality and story, and hope to someday be able write half as well as her.
A friend of mine is leaving Japan in July, and she passed on a few of her books to me. One of which is called What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, a book by Murakami Haruki. I've always liked his non-fiction works, but this is the first "memior" or fiction piece I've ever read of his. I also like how it's put together as though it were a journal, and I enjoy reading about the life he lives as he's living it.
If you are interested in seeing what kind of books shaped my childhood, please check out any of the above. Otherwise, this entry is mostly just for me to reminisce. I can't believe how such a small part of my childhood has shaped so much of my life. Would I still be into journals if I hadn't first read those Amelia books? Would I have discovered it a different way or would I be a totally different person? Have you ever thought about the smallest decisions you made in life? Do you ever think about how your life would be different if you'd changed even that smallest thing? I often wonder about these things.
Lana
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