Journeys With Jani

Love this prompt!

For me, writing has never just been about putting words on paper—it’s about leaving little breadcrumbs of my life behind. Some days it’s a way to stretch my creative muscles, to play with words until they sound just right. Other days, it’s the only way I know to hold onto a memory that might otherwise slip through the cracks of time.

I’ve lived enough life to know how easily days blend together. Writing lets me freeze them in place—those big, joyful milestones, sure, but also the quiet, ordinary ones that mean just as much. One day, my grandchildren will be able to read these words and see not just the places I’ve traveled or the things I’ve done, but who I really was—sass, sarcasm, heart, and all.

Writing also feels like a gift I get to share. Sometimes it’s a story that makes someone laugh, other times it’s a reflection that helps someone feel a little less alone. Whether I’m jotting down travel tips, sharing memories from my own winding road, or just rambling about life’s absurdities, I like to think that maybe, in some small way, it helps.

So what do I enjoy most about writing? It’s the mix of all of it—the creativity, the record-keeping, the connection. Writing is my way of saying, “I was here. This mattered. These words are mine, but they’re also for you.”

XOXO, Jani