All this was from memory....I know that the more emotional attachment I have to a situation, the more I remember

hence all the detail on the last dive.
It struck me funny when I read your post, because I have been a little disappointed at how much it seems I Don't remember when I go on a trip now! I really like your idea of taking along a journal...
I imagine you could guess that I love to write (maybe too much!) so
this might be a great thing for me to try!