It felt a bit off, like I was missing a support structure. I felt like starting came easily, but continuing past that point was really difficult. I don't feel like I noticed anything diffrent this time around. It would probably be a major different while journalling though, as you have less time to examine what you are looking at.
I became inspired when I saw this course, and saw the chance to improve my ability to draw birds. I really like the idea of making each page tell a story and a journey, both of the creature and environment, and of the person making it.