Prelude to Oahu

In preparation for our trip to Oahu, to celebrate our 25th anniversary, I decided, at the last minute, that I would like a journal after all.   I had been going back/forth on this in my mind for a while.  Then I picked-up my order of Graphic 45's new Bird Song collection...and I knew I just had to make stuff with it.  And, while I don't often journal, I have journaled while traveling on our past few trips.  Above is the cover of the special Oahu album...still lots more to make (OH, SO MUCH FUN!).  I started with an inexpensive chipboard album I got on sale a few months ago.  I covered it with Bird Song papers; the interior pages will be made from that collection, too.  I like it so much I had a hard time cutting into the paper.  I bought a 12"x12" pad and a 8"x8" pad.  It is easier for me to cut the 8x8, the size of this album. 

 For every trip I take, I now use a travel folder for my documents.  A couple years ago I came upon a YouTube video that Karla Nathan filmed showing how to make these simple folders.  I have made many, based on the theme of my trip.  They are a terrific way to keep boarding passes, reservation docs, maps, etc handy and organized.  If you want the link to Karla's video let me know. 

 I keep my "immediate need" docs in the center pocket and my future or completed docs on the right. 

Lastly I made myself a bookmark for the hardcover I'm taking:  GONE GIRL.  I am excited to read this as I sneaked a preview and it is riveting.  My vacation schedule?  Sleep, eat, swim, snorkel, read, repeat.