I’ve tried to keep a diary before, but my writing usually stays at the level of narrating facts, and there is no reflection process. After reading the “Portfolio Keeping”, I realized the importance of self-reflection, which is essential for me to practice reflective learning and self-assessment. Besides, I was attracted by how the stories our parents tell affect how we develop as individuals in the memory article.  I found that open-ended questions, lots of detail, and don’t drive the narrative are helpful to memories.  I’ll thy to apply this to my story telling in the future.