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Of course, you'll be taking photos
to remember this great time spent together. Maybe using a video camera,
too!
Would you consider doing one more
thing? Locking in those great moments forever with a little 'memory
planning'?
What's that, you say?
Memory planning. Simply
put, plan the 'taking' of your memories and you will end up with a more vibrant
and satisfying collection of momentos. Much better than just a few rolls of film
or cassettes of videotape.
Intrigued?
It's easy!
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Start by collecting brochures,
postcards, ticket stubs.
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Keep a small notebook or assign
a family member to take notes. At moments when someone says 'this is the
best time ever' ask him or her to describe their feelings & jot down the
details.
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If using a video camera, narrate
what was exciting or compelling about the event you are taping.
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Try to identify scents and
sounds with events as well as visual clues. Write these things down in your
notebook and collect samples when possible.
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Be a reporter; always ask
yourself and others 'why' when they say they love something. Identifying the
why helps to stamp the event firmly in our memory.
Doing these steps faithfully will
really help later on when you are pulling all of these independent parts
together.
Your accurate journalizing will make
all the difference, says Lygia Brown, Independent Scrapbook Consultant: 'After
safely preserving our photos, the most important part of scrapbooking is
journalizing. Compare a beautifully decorated album with no words, to one with
words and you will see the value of documenting events, people and places.
Journalizing adds meaning. Use the questions of a journalist as a guide. (Who,
what, when, where, or why?). Journalizing is a priceless
enhancement.' For scrapbooking questions email Lygia
So make sure you plan your memories
this vacation with as much care as you plan your route. Pack a small bag
designed to hold the memorabilia you will collect plus your journal. Schedule
the time now that you will need after your trip to complete the archiving of
your vacation memories.
You'll be so glad you did!
About the Author:
Colleen Langenfeld delivers deals, tips and
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