Like you, I'm here because most of the comms I participate in have made the move. I still have friends on LJ, so for the moment that is my first port of call (I also dislike some of the way DW works), but I copy all my LJ posts over (unlike most people I don't cross post from DW, I find it easier just to copy - at the moment).

But definitely, yes to journalling and staying in touch. As for the serene swan, there are times when I feel like the furiously paddling feet are the visible bit and the rest of me is floating along somewhere underneath ;)