i live with my parents temporarily and I used to keep my journal in my "junk drawer" of my dresser. I had this feeling that someone was going in my room (I tend to notice the smallest changes in my room--not that it's container store organized...its actually an organized mess--but I know where everything is and how i left it) so threw out EVERYTHING personal (journals, drawings etc).

I told T and she suggested that I keep my journal with me...Since I always carry ridiculously large purses that probably closely resemble carry on luggage LOL JK, I purchased a new one and now never leave home with out it. You probably didnt need to know all of that. But depending on the size of your journal I would keep it in your purse if that is possible, so you have it with you safe and sound