TV show: Midnight Diner -- episode 4 "Omellete"

What I find fascinating about TV show "Midnight Diner" is how the main character, the owner of the small restaurant's home-style meals offer a way to explore human nature and connection. That said, on the right-hand corner of my journal, I drew a quick sketch of Omurice, omelette in Japanese. This dish appeared in Season 1, Episode 4—a story of intercultural romance sparked by a shared love for Omurice. One of my favorite episodes.

By the way, getting some inspiration from the movies or TV dramas is always useful for your journaling. If you were inspired by the words or phrases, just rewrite them on the paper. Sometimes these words are actually your theme you want to remember. Drawing pictures related to the episode is similar to the words you want to remember. Drawing pictures will be printed in your memory as an emotional reminder of the scenes.

.*Materials I used for this journaling:

• 1.0 Black & Red Friction pen from Pentel

• 0.5 mechanical pen

• Cutouts from the magazines.

• Graphic tapes and graphic stickers.

• Watercolor and soft-type color pencils to draw the omulette.

• Headphones

• Soy-latte

I often journal with classic dramas playing in the background, letting their stories inspire ideas for my pages. Watching drama scenes and listening to their dialogue helps me find similar images or graphics to glue on the page. Sometimes I draw parts of the scene with colored pencils and pens to recreate the same emotional atmosphere.

Here is why this combination of watching drama while journaling is enjoyable:

• Creates a Relaxing "Cozy" Atmosphere: Many people dislike working in silence and find that having a show or video playing in the background makes the act of writing or creating art feel more comfortable and less solitary.

  Boosts Creativity and Focus: Similar to listening to music, engaging drama can act as a "movie-like" background that fuels imagination, making the journaling process feel more dynamic. For some, it helps them focus better by occupying the part of their brain that might otherwise get distracted.

  Serves as Inspiration for Content: Drama provides immediate material to write about. It is common to pause and jot down thoughts, emotional reactions, or to review favorite scenes directly in a "watch journal"