I'm thinking about starting a journal.

That sounds neat. Do you think you'll actually stick with it?

I've been at it for a month today!

Woah, you've been at it for a while.

Why not go back and read what you've been up to?

Today, Marisa and I went to the store...

Today, Marisa wasn't feeling well...

Today, I went over to Marisa's house...

Today, Marisa (etc)