Journaling about life's daily experiences can mean writing about trips to the grocery story, church, a park, a shopping mall or a new job. Writers can focus on new experiences, people they meet or something they learned. They can also write about a nonprofit event, charitable work or places where they helped people. Fun topics can also focus on nightlife, dating or children. Writers should feel free to experiment and write about surprises they encounter.
People often remember their vacation experiences for a long time, and these make rich material for journals. In writing about a favorite vacation place, students can note the setting, architecture, language, cuisine and the beauty of the place. Because vacations sometimes take people outside their usual culture, writers can describe what makes the vacation destination unique and different. Fun topics can also focus on interesting (and sometimes frustrating) experiences in getting to and from the destination. Students can also write about trips to a grandparent's or other family member's house for extended vacation, chronicling their experiences.
Food writing in a journal can cover shopping for food, eating at a restaurant and cooking at home. Writing about their experiences in shopping for food, writers can discuss shopping at grocery stores for fancy merchandise and going to farmers markets. A journal entry about eating at a restaurant can mimic a restaurant review, critiquing the service, food, drinks, ambiance and atmosphere. Topics on cooking at home allow writers to discuss their favorite recipes and techniques, and where they came from.
Many people grow up with animals. Whether they have a dog, cat, snake or fish, many can write volumes about pets. Topics can include training a dog, taking a pet to the veterinarian, shopping for toys, buying food and taking a pet to a park, for a walk or to socialize with other pets. Students can write about their feelings when they got their pet and how they picked his name.