^^ ^^ Take all of the above and following notes and thoughts, run with them and see what fits.

Foxy, denuseri, love you both - big time!

Dog's Lady, you'll find many pros and cons to a journal but at least consider these two points:
a) The journal is a testament to a journey and anything can be inserted for the use of both, for all the right reasons.
b) The journal can also be used to "measure" the journey, it is a record of ideas, memories, thoughts, securities or that lack of.

So some, the journal can work well and others, certainly not. For some however, the ones that have issues with expression, can work very well. At least give it a try and who knows, may be the next best seller.
All the best