Discussion - journaling/note taking?

Hi iPad mini clan! I’ve been this close to purchasing my first iPad mini and have a genuine question (if anyone does this anyways:

How does it feel to do journaling/note taking with the Apple Pencil on this device? Too small? Just right?

I’ve been wanting to start journaling but not fill my house with tons of notebooks so I figure this might be a good alternative. I appreciate your honesty!