Double Entry Log

It was quite difficult for me to analyze the key ideas of Roy Hoffman's journal entry and then, in return, give my reactions. I tried my best but with every reaction I gave, I second guessed the answers.
When Hoffman talked about carrying a journal around college, I thought he started doing it at such a late age range but agreed that it was a great idea. I could tell that he wanted to be a writer by writing down his surroundings, thoughts, and ideas instead of taking pictures and having to explain it to everyone that he showed. It also showed that he was sort of a sensitive person in not telling other people of his problems, but by writing them down so he could look at them later and think to himself on how he fixed it or what else he should have done.
The idea of the galumping moose and garrulous fisherman was a great idea of using an analogy to compare the world around him being full and rich with the material he needed for his journals, and notebooks. It showed that there is a lot of material around him that he could use as there are a lot of materials for the moose and fisherman to use for their everyday use.
The idea of his life being like a portrait, to me, showed the Hoffman really missed home while he was away at college. With everything that Hoffman came in contact with, reminded him of home also, and helped him get through everyday with the happy memories. Hoffman also said that he kept going each year by the previous semesters and knowing what was coming his way the next.
I agree with Hoffman all the way when he stated that, "Everyone should carry around a notebook or journal." It helps people to remember what they've come across and to have some privacy so they can dance, sing, muse, wander, perform handstands, and even cry and know that no one will ever judge them.
He also said that carrying a notebook, which I believe as well, helps your writing ability by increasing your capacity to communicate with yourself and others. You can then learn from your mistakes and fix them, so you have something to look back on for future reference.