這是五年前和學生交換信件中提到我和日記的親密關係

老實說我已搞不清楚我到底有多少本日記

只知道它們扮演了不同角色

在我人生的不同重要時刻 分享了喜怒愛樂 分擔了煩惱痛苦

雖然現在的我

沒有天天寫日記

但仍會在想找人聊聊時 想找個情緒出口時 想記錄當下感動時

拿起筆 躺在床上 開著一盞小燈感性 理性地抒懷

我也期望小馨也能養成以文字 用圖畫記錄生活感動的習慣

因此也幸福洋溢的和小馨分享我的日記

另一層次的幸福來自於我用部落格記錄了生命中的重要時刻

相信日後回憶起這段往事 也一定是洋洋得意

Dear Connie,                                                           Date: 2001,2,27

I’ve mentioned to you that I really enjoy the feelings

 of keeping a diary.

 For me, keeping a diary is just like talking to a close friend

who can keep the secret for you.

The diary can be the best listener,

which can listen to you with patience.

The diary can be your reminder,

which can remind you of something important.

The diary can be the trashcan.

The diary can be a time machine,

which can take you back to travel the past.

The diary is an indeed friend

who always stands by you when you need it.

The diary is a true family member

who can lighten your burdens and share the happiness with you.

The diary is a good partner who grows with you.

The diary is a considerate lover

who loves the way you are.

 If you are willing to give the diary a chance to serve you,

 I think you can feel what I feel.

Let the diary cry with you,

laugh with you,

live with you.

The diary is my baby, and I am its baby, too.

That’s because it is my past, present, and future.

Maybe in the nearly future,

you’ll feel the same way about the diary with me.

Don’t forget to talk with your baby from time to time.

Best wishes for you.

                                                                                Helen