I'm over at House that Lars Built sharing some tips on how to fill out an heirloom journal! Click here to read the full article. Companies like Promptly and Loom are changing the way we're doing journaling by prompting pointed and focused stories in beautiful and finely-bound books. It's brilliant. These books are heirlooms meant to be passed down from one generation to the next, the way journaling should be. So no pressure, right? In the era of perfection in social media, it's easier to not do something than to make it "perfect". I'm going to let you in on a little secret:   Truth is, NO ONE CARES. No one cares if I don't post to this blog each week even though I'm desperate to do it. No one cares if I miss a day posting to Instagram. No one cares about your perfection because everyone is too wrapped up in trying to be perfect themselves. So stop letting your fear of imperfection get in the way of documenting your story.  When it comes to writing in an heirloom journal, you may be worried about correct spelling and grammar or beautifully funky penmanship. DON'T BE. Get the stories out, write them to the best of your ability. Understand that those who come after you to read what you wrote are either not going to notice your flaws or embrace them and love each one because it's proof of your living, breathing humanity. You should embrace it, too.  Bonus tip: When writing in a journal or filling out limited spaces, try to go for a finer point pen than a medium or bold point pen. A medium point pen will, perhaps, make your handwriting look nicer sometimes; but a medium pen is often too large a size point in order to fill out baby stats and what-not.  Check out all 6 tips over at House that Lars Built! Photography by Jane Merritt for House that Lars Built I'm going to share with you a bonus tip: