I love writing. I love creative expression, writing down observations, focusing thoughts around an intent or story. Writing code just happens to be a form of writing that I can do for a living. You start with a draft or something already started and you shape it into something that people like to use. I love writing.

Be careful with a diary though. Especially if you tend to be self-critical. Your own worst critic. I had one for a few years in a low, workaholic phase of my life and I was depressed rereading it in moments. So many negative thoughts. Ouch. I prefer now to write positive stories. Highlight the positive, accept the negative.