Example Of A Theoretical Journal

3:00A.M.. The bright light from my phone blinds me as I check to see the time. For the past 3 hours, I have been trying everything to fall asleep; counting sheep, listening to music, even just lying there. Nothing is working. In just twelve short hours, I will be on my way to Europe, and I couldn’t be more excited. There was no way I am going to be able to fall asleep when I have such an amazing day ahead. I decide to go through my checklist of everything that is going into my suitcase. “Tennis shoes… check. Toothbrush… check. Contacts… check.” The list goes on and on. BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! I startle awake, finding myself sprawled across my clothes covered floor. I groggily get up to turn off my alarm clock as I realize today is the day! It has finally arrived! I jump up and run down the stairs to share my excitement with my parents. I burst into their room and notice they are still peacefully sleeping, but my enthusiasm causes me to shake them awake. “Mom! Mom! Guess what?!”
My mother sluggishly mumbles, “Amanda? What are you doing up so early, we
I step out of the car to hear the sound of planes starting up their engines and racing down the runway. I look up and imagine myself, soaring above the clouds and into the sky. As I walk into the airport and wait in line to check my bags, a wave of both nervousness and excitement rushes over me. I think about all the possibilities of meeting new people and experiencing a whole new culture. My daydream is interrupted when the ticket agent calls me up to check my bags. A flash of nervousness succumbs me, as I fear my suitcase is over the weight limit but I am reassured and I find myself being handed my boarding pass and walking towards the security line. Before I reach it, I turn to my tearful mother and she wraps me into a hug. “Now don’t forget to text me as soon as you can, okay? I love you so much and I’ll see you in two weeks, be safe