tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914193962782859522024-03-18T14:03:42.120+11:00Letters in NovemberNаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-28203505861184327522018-01-31T13:16:00.003+11:002018-02-01T12:34:53.648+11:002018 PLANS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, this was meant to be available at the beginning of the year, but alas, life always gets in the way. Not to mention, it took a while before I finally settled into a regular planning pattern. I'd have to be honest though, even now I still feel like I'm missing some concrete concepts I'd much rather have in my regular planning. I'm sure I'll be refining my system as the days / weeks / months go on, but currently, I'm glad to say that I have settled on these current two:<br />
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Yep, just two, but trust me, it took a lot of trial and error with a few different diaries / planners (naturally) before I decided that simplicity is the way to go.<br />
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I've always needed a place to write my thoughts out, hold random notes / quotes from books, and document the highlights of my day, expenses and work schedule. I needed something portable, but big enough to scribble down thought processes. I also wanted something on the go and somewhat private. I realised that not everything needed to be in one place - although it would be much more preferable to have it so. I'm currently still tossing up uses and portability issues between the two sizes, but I've decided that the regular and passport MTN would be my companions for the year.<br />
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<b>Uses:</b><br />
As I am continuously swapping between both sizes depending on their usage, both planners currently hold similar things in case I need to pick either one of them up at a moment's notice. I hold a maximum of two notebooks in each size (as any more than that makes it too bulky for my liking). However, that <i>doesn't </i>limit me to just using two notebooks. The additional notebooks just gets rotated around depending on their usage. A list of what each size carries is as follows:<br />
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<u>Passport:</u><br />
1- 2018 Weekly Diary<br />
2- Blank Notebook x 2<br />
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When it comes to the Passport size, I absolutely love its portability. I love that its small size enables me to carry it in my back pocket (when I’m desperate), or in my scrubs pocket when I’m at work, and it’s not too heavy to do so. I can whip it out on the train when space is limited, and not need two hands to balance it while I write. But of course, this size does have its limitation, which mostly comes down to scribble space. The Regular size is <i>great</i> when it comes to brainstorming, random doodles and just general planning which needs more space than what a Passport size can offer. Therefore when it comes to the Passport size, a weekly grid planner with my to-do lists allocated to each day is sufficient. And when events come up for the week, there'll definitely be a Polaroid picture attached to the allocated week for quick memory keeping. Together with stickers I get from <a href="https://www.kaisercraft.com.au/">Kaisercraft</a>, a jazzed up planner spread is ready with enough space to properly list all the things I need to get done.<br />
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The two other blank notebooks I use are for personal and general notes, with one notebook for each category. One is entirely private, and therefore, are only limited to my eyes, whilst the other is free to roam the grounds of the Earth as all it will ever contain are random notes / quotes / information.<br />
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The Passport size is great for passing thoughts - ideas you don't want to forget, but would rather not scribble on a napkin. It's a great size to whip out wherever I am, and the fact that it's small and light means that it's never a trouble to carry around.<br />
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<u>Regular:</u><br />
1- 2018 Weekly Vertical<br />
2- Grid Notebook<br />
3- Craft Notebook<br />
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My regular size is my absolute <i>everything</i> planner. It's where thoughts and ideas develop after its initial conception in my Passport notebook, it's where I list the things I have to do, and it contains little snippets of my day worth documenting. When it comes to the planner, I've religiously used my vertical 2018 planner refill for a month now, and I'm actually surprised at how great it's been. It's everything I never knew I needed! I used to think that the narrow columns of each day would annoy and hinder me from writing absolutely anything, but I've come to realise that I don't actually need much space, after all.<br />
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The one thing I love about this refill is the year in review planner at the front which I use to document the shifts I'm working. I've always wanted a diary that can show me my working shifts at a glance and still have space to differentiate between that and my to-do lists, but I've never really settled on a suitable layout. Well, I'm glad to say that I've now found it!<br />
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My weekly view varies with each week depending on the day's happenings. It's been nice adding little notes / conversations I have into each column as it becomes an entertaining way to preserve snippets of memories. But of course, not every day holds something special, as as such, I've come to embrace empty spaces when the day holds nothing of note.<br />
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I guess it's helped that I've decided that this planner will hold no frills or fancy bits - no stickers, no photos, no stamps, etc - with everything written in with only a single black fountain pen. And I can tell you that it's made the whole process of documenting things a whole lot less pressuring because I can <i>finally</i> write on the go. I don't need to bring a thousand little stamps / stickers / highlighters / pens in the hopes that it will make my planner prettier. After all, it's meant to be a <i>working</i> planner, not a pretty one!<br />
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The next notebook that my MTN houses is just a plain grid notebook. I've taken the cover of a regular grid refill and changed it to the PANAM refill cover (just because it makes it look a bit prettier and more in the vintage style I want it to have). Inside holds anything and everything. It currently holds notes from a book called <i>Creative Strategies</i> (by Fridolin of <a href="https://www.baum-kuchen.net/">Baum Kuchen</a>!) that inspired me as I read it. I plan to make it hold little every day notes like plans of future road-trips, work / drug information etc. The possibility is endless! I just need to kick my fear of keeping things neat (again!) so that I can use it to its full potential.<br />
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The last notebook is my craft notebook which will contain anything memorable of 2018. I've decided that I won't be able to scrapbook every day / month, and there is no point creating a notebook specifically for this. Therefore, I've created a kraft notebook filled with varying pages (grid, blank, tracing etc) that will be filled with events in chronological order but with no limits as to when each memory has to be documented. I don't carry it around with me in my normal MTN holder as it does not get used on a regular basis, and is therefore just stored at home. Here's an example of a spread I did to document a day out I had with a friend of mine:<br />
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And that's it for my 2018 planners. I've needed to keep things simple this year (mostly for the sake of my sanity!). But I love that everything is working out for me one month into 2018!Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-51374327530045734192017-11-19T13:14:00.000+11:002017-11-19T14:05:40.571+11:00MILLIGRAM, FIELD NOTES & OCTAEVO REVIEW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the physical <a href="https://milligram.com/"><b>Milligram</b></a> (formerly Notemaker) store at Melbourne Central recently, and managed to pick up some new notebooks to use (because you can never leave empty handed!). Newly opened on the 4<sup>th</sup> of November, it’s a store you will <i>have </i>to visit if you’re ever in town. There were three sets of notebooks that I picked up in my time there, and I’ve decided to do a little review comparing each in terms of size and paper quality.</div>
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3- <o:p></o:p>Milligram A6 Ruled Notebook</div>
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I’m currently predominantly using my Passport notebook for everyday planning and journaling, but have yet to find the perfect size for regular note-taking and documentation. As much as I love the Midori branded notebooks (because they’re a perfect all round notebook), they're limited variety means I'm always on the lookout for something different (and it's hard when not many companies do a Passport size notebook!)<o:p></o:p><br />
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But anyway, let's start with my review of the three notebooks. I'll go through size, variety and most importantly, paper quality tests:</div>
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The Octaevo brand is new to Milligram and boasts colourful notebooks of varying sizes. <i>Octaevo harks from across the Mediterranean seas of Barcelona with each piece they create being made to last</i>. I purchased the <i>Travel Notes Notebooks, Set of 3 in Alexandria, Barcelona and Athens,</i> because they were the exact Passport size notebooks I needed. They come in a set of three, with each colour (yellow orange and blue) holding either plain, ruled or dot-grid pages:<br />
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Unlike Midori Passport notebooks, the cover is in fabric, giving them a more lasting and luxurious feel. Not to mention, their bright colours makes everything pop:<br />
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I do have to mention though, that these Octaevo notebooks are actually slightly larger than the Midori Passport notebooks:<br />
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However, they still fit perfectly in the leather cover with no overhang:<br />
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The pages feel thick and sturdy, but of course, we'll only get to know the quality of it with every day writing equipment. So on to the pen test:<br />
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I've decided to try out the most frequently used pens currently in the planner community (although do bear with me, I don't have <i>every</i> favourite pen in the planner community!) which included:<br />
1- Midori Fountain Pen (with De Atramentis Documenter ink)<br />
2- Pilot Juice 0.4<br />
3- Muji 0.38 Gel Pen<br />
4- Ballpoint pen<br />
5- Kaweco Fountain Pen (F)<br />
6- Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen (EF)<br />
7- YStudio Fountain Pen (F)<br />
8- Tombow Dual Brush<br />
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I will speak in terms of feathering, bleed and show through.<br />
<b>Feathering</b>: ink spreads beyond where it is applied to the paper, usually along the fibres<br />
<b>Bleed through</b>: seepage of ink from one side of the page to the other<br />
<b>Show through</b>: the ability to see words / images printed on one side of the page on the other. Note that just because a paper has show through, doesn't mean it has bleed through!<br />
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I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed. The thick paper really held up well with all pens. Here's a closer look at how the different pens fared on the page:<br />
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There was minimal feathering in all the non-fountain pens, with feathering increasing with nib size. It wasn't too obvious to cause any blurring of words. And here's how it looks like on the back of the page:</div>
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Again, impressed. The YStudio Fountain Pen seemed to cause the most trouble in terms of feathering and slight bleed through, but only because of the size of the nib (even though its F!). The page fared very well with all other pens with only a slight show through with the other two fountain pens.<br />
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Overall: I would definitely consider using these notebooks if I were to ever need a change from the Midori variety. They're a great size (slightly larger than the normal, which also means more space!), contains great paper and are aesthetically pleasing. Not to mention, they have a dot grid notebook which is a big plus considering I can't find one anywhere else! Highly recommend!</div>
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Field Notes are a well known brand for their notebooks. Although slightly larger than a Passport size, I love having them as an extra notebook tucked at the back for random notes and doodles. For me, Field Notes are kinda like a brain-dump-disposable notebook. It allows my thoughts to run free on the page with no pressure to be neat.<br />
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I bought myself the Campfire Edition seeing it was one of the many versions I've been eyeing for a while mostly because of the cute patch it comes with, and the fact that the grid lines inside came in gorgeous blue, orange and brown colours!<br />
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But having used Field Notes before, I knew what to expect with the paper quality, which to be honest, isn't fantastic for the pens I use. And here's why:<br />
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Using the same pens I trialled in the Octaevo Notebooks, I have tested them out in the Field Notes pages again. Here's how it looks:<br />
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Feathering is slightly more evident in the fountain pens in the Field Notes as compared to Octaevo, which was mostly only evident in the Ystudio Fountain Pen. The Tombow Dual Brush marker colour created little blots on the page rather than a smooth colour lay like with the Octaevo, so don't expect colouring in these pages to turn out too artistic. The non-fountain pens fared equally in both Octaevo and Field Notes notebooks.<br />
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A look at the back of the page shows that the Fountain Pens definitely has more show and bleed through in the Field Notes page than it did in Octaevo. All other non-fountain pens did not show through:<br />
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Overall: Field Notes is great for the every day user. If you're looking for something relatively affordable to jot down notes on the go, that will hold up to most pens, this is the notebook for you. Their variety of colours, page size and the ability to choose between ruled, plain and grid paper means that there is definitely something for everyone.</div>
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Designed in Australia, with features like fountain-pen friendly paper, colourful covers and a variety of page ruling for everyone, <i>Milligram</i>'s A6 notebooks are the next up in line in my review:</div>
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<a href="https://milligram.com/"><b>Milligram</b></a> A6 notebooks comes in a pack of two, and in this case, I received a pack of two ruled baby blue and peach notebooks to try out.<br />
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They contain 40 sheets of ruled paper with 85GSM Italian Milled Fabriano Boutique Bioprima Book Paper (sounds super fancy!). But of course, this would all mean nothing without the crucial pen test. And spoiler alert: their paper definitely lives up to expectations! Here's a look at all the pens I tested out on the page:<br />
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Compared to Octaevo and Field Notes, the fountain pens on this paper had minimal to no feathering. What used to be quite evident feathering of the Ystudio fountain pen in the previous two notebooks were absolutely minimal in the <i>Milligram</i> notebooks. All other non-fountain pens fared well. I added extra pen tests including the Faber Castell Pitt, Versamagic ink and Pentel Brush Pen and Pentel Touch, and they all fared just as well. Exciting!<br />
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Now, unlike the previous two notebooks which had minimal show-through but had some bleed through, <a href="https://milligram.com/">Milligram</a> notebooks do have show-through. There is minimal bleed through with some inks like the Pentel Brush markers, however, as these were not trialled in previous notebooks and are not exactly 'everyday pens', I will exclude them from this comparison review. There is minimal bleed through with the YStudio Fountain pen (which seems to be the trouble maker here!), but it is worth noting that no bleed through is evident with all other fountain pens. Depending on how you are with show-through pages, this might not be a deal-breaker for some. After all, writing on top of show-through pages are not as distracting as compared to writing on top of bleed-through pages. Bleed-through tends to affect the opposite page only because it can obscure words with the ink blots from the previous page. Show through, on the other hand, will be masked once something else is written on top of it.<br />
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Overall: the paper does stand up to Fountain pens beautifully as boasted in its book jacket. There is show-through at the back, but it is an overall great notebook with impressive paper!<br />
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From the above, you can see how each notebook fares with the other. Overall, the choice of your notebook will depend on their size, quality and use of each. As I am a Passport size user, the Octaevo brand is the winner if I were to need a change from the Midori branded notebooks. Although not the best quality paper, Field Notes are still here to stay due to its size and just their overall fun look and page size.<br />
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I’ve been blessed in receiving a number of beautifully made notebooks from <a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop"><b>Bookblock </b></a>recently, and it was no different when I received their newest edition in the mail: The Weskin Notebooks.<br />
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These notebooks are intricately styled to give you that vintage-Jane-Austen feel. Cloth bound, semi-flexible, gold-trimmed page edges, and cream coloured ruled pages are available in each Weskin notebook, and come in either the navy blue, yellow or black.<br />
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Here's a little backstory on the company and their newest notebook creation:<br />
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<i><b><a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop">Bookblock</a></b> has been customising and manufacturing products since 2013, creating the highest quality notebooks, stationery and leather products. With this knowledge and experience, <b><a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop">Bookblock</a></b> have developed and created their own range of beautiful stationery products. To coincide with the launch of their retail site this summer, <b><a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop">Bookblock</a></b> will launch the Weskin: their flagship product.</i><br />
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<i>The Weskin is the perfect companion to your working day. A cloth bound, gilt edged A5 notebook that pairs timeless </i><i>classic design with a contemporary finish, and like all of Bookblock’s products, is proudly made in Europe. The Weskin </i><i>notebook is available in classic navy blue, contemporary yellow or muted grey, accompanied by a perfectly applied gilt </i><i>edge and geometric lining inside. Subtle details come in the selection of a double grosgrain ribbon and distinct Bookblock </i><i>gold foiled logo on the reverse. A superb choice for any aspiring creatives and professionals alike.</i><br />
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Here are a few features regarding the notebooks:<br />
1- <b>LAYS FLAT:</b> Keeping your notebook flat is often an annoying and impossible task, the Weskin solves this problem with its perfectly flat lying spine, staying flush to your desk without constantly pushing back into a closed position. What could make writing easier and more enjoyable than this - using a notebook that enables full use of the page; ergonomic design that is as slick as it is practical<br />
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2- <b>SEMI-FLEX:</b> True to Bookblock’s standards in manufacturing, they have tested and developed a design that has made a perfect link between a flexible, soft cover notebook and a hard bound notebook: the semi flex. Keeping it light and soft, the semi flex cover creates a movable feel without interrupting the quality or finish in transit.<br />
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3- <b>DURABLE TEXTURED CLOTH:</b> Bookblock’s contemporary aesthetic and understanding<br />
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4- <b>GILT EDGING:</b> Gilt edging is the process of applying colour to the very edge of your notebook’s pages. Adding a touch of gold, with it’s premium guilt edge, the Weskin sets itself apart from any other notebook with this sophisticated, classic detail.<br />
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5- <b>DOUBLE RIBBON:</b> Bookblock love detail that is useful: the double grosgrain ribbon in two colours is elegant and practical to keep hold of useful pages within your Weskin.<br />
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Now, of course all these features are nice and makes these notebooks look absolutely delicious, but how do they hold up in terms of paper quality and usage? My answer: superbly.<br />
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I did a little trial page test for a number of different types of pens and the outcome is surprising. Being a predominantly fountain pen user, I like to test these pens first on any notebook I acquire. Writing on these Weskin pages are as smooth as butter. It held up well to my Extra Fine Lamy Fountain pens (filled with De Atramentis Documenter ink) with minimal show through on the other side. There was no problem when trialling the paper with regular ballpoint pens, and 0.38 Muji gel pens, as expected. Overall, it's a nice notebook to write in, and with the cream coloured pages, the Weskin notebook does end up being quite aesthetically pleasing.<br />
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The Weskin notebooks will launch in Summer 2017 and will be available from the <a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop">Bookblock </a>shop, retailing at £15. International delivery and wholesale orders are available at <a href="http://www.bookblock.com/shop">www.bookblock.com/shop</a><br />
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I'd like to go through last month's goals and how I faired with them, but let's be honest, looking back, I think I failed almost all categories, and that's just no fun. So let's skip ahead to May and all the potential it may bring:<br />
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<li><b>READ</b>:<b> </b>I've recently bought a number of books on fashion and memoirs from a number of sources, and I hate that I haven't been able to sit down, dig in and write some notes from it. My current reads are: <i>Note to Self</i> by Connor Franta (I love the visual images in it together with the diary style format the book has), <i>The Curated Closet </i>by Anuschka Rees and <i>Love x Life x Style</i> by Garance Dore. I like to take my time with these because they're the type of books you can start from any chapter and will still make sense</li>
<li><b>STUDY</b>: To think that I don't even have a deadline for my study... but I guess that's why it's taken me so long to get started. I really need to get a start on this if I want to keep a non-stressful study timeline before the GAMSAT comes around again next year!</li>
<li><b>PHOTOGRAPHY</b>: I've been lacking ... severely. I'm hoping that my upcoming social events will get me back into photographing, because I really do miss using a proper camera!</li>
<li><b>DOCUMENTATION:</b> I admit, I've been lacking in my documentation skills recently - as said above. I've been stressing over what notebook t use (again) - passport / regular / MD / pocket / A5 ?? - but I decided that it was time to try out Passport size again. It worked really well for me previously, and I found it so hard to get back into Regular size. I still love the Regular MTN, but I need something that I can carry with me in my pocket when I'm on call or at work and write my thoughts in whenever they strike. I have a few hundred days of thoughts still buzzing in my head and they need to be unleashed onto a page.</li>
<li><b>EXERCISE:</b> I'm actually absolutely disappointed in myself with how much I've lacked in my exercise recently. I'd like to blame the shortened days and longer work hours, but I know I can always sacrifice a little of my morning sleep if I really wanted. I'm hoping May will give me that motivation back</li>
<li><b>MONEY:</b> I've been spending more of my money on clothes recently - weird, I know. Before you know it, I'll be spending it on make-up (gasp!). I guess it has got to do with my recent clothing cull of all the clothes I don't like and wouldn't wear again, but clothes are sucking my bank account dry (together with necessary medical appointments, and every day necessities). I'm slowly growing into a full adult and it's crazy! So I think it's time to start tightening the belt again when it comes to money (even though I know I'll be getting it all back with the amount of overtime shifts I'm doing this month!).</li>
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Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-44176256694417626442017-04-24T13:17:00.003+10:002017-04-24T20:12:06.031+10:00BIG PICTURE CLASSES: BEYOND PLANNINGGuess what lovelies? I'm running a new class over at Big Picture Classes for all you planner babes! I go through a number of ideas and tips in the class that you can use in your planner for more than just planning!<br />
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Oh, I've been waiting for the arrival of this beauty ever since I saw its announcement. My favourite colour has always been green and when Midori decided to pull this one out of the bag, I knew I had to have it. They're currently out of stock from <b><u><a href="https://milligram.com/">Notemaker</a></u></b>, but never fear, word is, they'll be back for sale in May! Do sign up for their notifications so you'll know when to get your hands on it. The ballpoint pen accessory is still available for sale though (you'll get a look at it in the pictures below).<br />
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I have a love affair with Midori's packaging for the Traveler's Notebook, and I love that they've customised the opening sheet in olive green to match the TN inside. It came with the usual dust bag and extra string, but once it's opened, here's how it looks like:<br />
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I tried to make the picture as true to the colour of the TN as possible, but alas, there's something about the camera and the olive colour that does not seem to work! Do check out <b><u><a href="https://milligram.com/">Notemaker's</a></u></b> photos to get a better depiction of the actual colour. What I can say about it though is that it's luscious. 'Inspired by the dense old-growth of forests', as described by MTN, the Olive really is one of a kind. I can tell that it will age nicely with time, and there's just something about the colour that makes me want to venture out far and wide with it.<br />
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Here are a few styled shots (which I must admit, made the MTN look more brown than olive) that I took at sunset:<br />
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I'd like to say that March flew by, but in retrospect, I think it was one of the longest month I've had in a while. I can't seem to put my finger on why it was, but it seemed to drag on with no end in sight. But now that we're well into April and I haven't even written my goals up, I can say that this month will be the complete opposite.<br />
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Either way, let's look at how March went:<br />
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<li><b>READ:</b> Ok, so I actually managed to finish a book this month - albeit it took me a while. I picked up <i>A Man Called Ove</i> in stores after it was recommended by Kelly Purkey, and it was actually a nice read. The end was definitely a heartbreaker. But despite this, like I said, it took me a while (almost a whole month!) to finish it, only because it didn't pull me in from the start. I miss reading books that hooks me in from the beginning and keeps me wanting to read it till the end. Maybe my reading interests have changed as I grow older, but it also seems as though I'm migrating towards reading hobby / self-help books more often than not. I'm reading books like <i>Love x Style x Life</i> where if you told younger me I'd be picking this book up in the future, I would probably laugh in your face. I've actually found these real-life experience books a whole lot more interesting than the fiction section, and I think I'm ok with that. Besides, it only means I'll be able to get through books faster.</li>
<li><b>ADVENTURE</b>: I'm still planning but failing at going through with any adventures recently. Sad, I know, but with a possible wedding coming up in the next few months, I'm happy to postpone this little goal till a little later in the year.</li>
<li><b>WORK</b>: March's work schedule ended up being just as hectic as any other month. There are always people dropping shifts, and I am always there picking them up because why not? Hah. I'm still enjoying work though, and I guess that's a good thing. I haven't quite burnt out just yet.</li>
<li><b>CREATIVITY</b>: I may have picked up my scrapbooking / crafting in the beginning the month, but it died sooner rather than later. A little disappointed, but oh wells.</li>
<li><b>EXERCISE</b>: I have cut down a little, I must admit. I'm now only doing exercises once every two days, etc, but I haven't abandoned it completely.</li>
<li><b>SELF DIRECTED STUDY</b>: I got my books and I tried to get organised, but every time I want to start it, I always find an excuse to procrastinate. I'm not even in uni and I somehow manage to find time to do that. At least with self-directed study, I don't have any guilt or deadlines coming at me.</li>
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I'm a little here and there with my goals for March, and I must admit, that's not good. I think I need to change the way I insert these goals into my life. It seems like everything's just everywhere and it's only because I don't have a solid way of documenting my life recently. Either way, here's a look at April's goals, and hopefully there'll be a better outcome:<br />
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<li><b>READ</b>: Still on the reading boat, and hoping for better outcomes this month. I'm currently happy with just one novel being read this month (as it seems that's the fastest I can only read), and probably a mix of lifestyle books</li>
<li><b>EXERCISE</b>: I'm going to try to head back to exercising once a day like I used to in the first two months, because it seems like it's getting harder to do things that I thought I was getting used to now that I've slacked off.</li>
<li><b>MONEY</b>: Ok, I've been spending a little too much again, so I think it's time to cut back. I've done a whole lot of <i>Treat Yo Self</i> recently, and with my money rapidly depleting, I think it's time to tighten the belt until the next month. I'm not going to put a spending limit because I know I won't stick to it, but just mentally noting that I have to cut back does make a difference!</li>
<li><b>WORK</b>: Forever picking up shifts and not regretting it ~</li>
<li><b>FRIENDS</b>: I know I made a goal this year to do something different every month, and 'friends' aren't really a goal, but I think it's high time I started to reconnect with some of my high school and uni friends again, and possibly make more friends too. Although I've been working too much, it has also meant that I'm now close to a whole lot of people in ED too. I guess it helps that I've been working with two Drs that are as close to me in age, and because of that, I've been able to learn from them as much as I've been able to mess around with them. It's nice that I'm actually getting closer to people I never thought I would be able to.</li>
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Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-56021025828980889292017-03-21T17:27:00.001+11:002017-03-21T17:27:09.145+11:00LIFE IN PICTURESI keep telling myself to update this place, but alas, 3 weeks has gone by without a peep. Sorry. To be fair, I have been on the creative rut lately. I haven't been taking too many pictures daily (which is disastrous, in my mind), but life seems to be repeating itself over and over again with most of my days spent working (to the point where Drs I only see in the hallways asks whether I'm there 24/7. Hah). So really, you're not missing much. I guess I shouldn't use that as an excuse, but when you're spending 6 days of your week at work, you tend to cherish that one day off, in which I spend most of it catching up on my thoughts. I have been documenting some of my days in a notebook, and to be fair, I think it's going quite well. So in order to give you an update of my life and a peak into my notebook, here are some pictures to tell the story:<br />
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If you've noticed that I've been slightly quiet on the social media front, you're not wrong. Remember how my goal was to continue with my crazy work schedule? Well, I can say that <i>that </i>goal worked quite spectacularly. It's probably illegal from how much overtime I'm doing, but I'm actually quite enjoying it. I'm still waiting for the moment where I burn out, but so far, I haven't come to that stage just yet. And that's great.<br />
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This may very well be my first (of three) days off where I've been able to sit, recollect my thoughts and do something creative (which so happened to consist of a mad rush to finish off my projects before March). I must admit though, I have been in a slight creative rut too. I've been fiddling around with my planner (again), second guessing my Traveler's Notebook and failing at my daily memory keeping. I'm hoping that a new month (and season) will bring a change to my creative life.<br />
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But anyway, here's a look at how February went and the hopes that March will bring about some new changes:<br />
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<li><b>(FAIL) READ</b>: Still not reading. I probably touched a chapter when I was waiting around at work, but that was it. Oops.</li>
<li><b>(TICK) WORK</b>: Yep, still going strong. Not too sure how March will be though. Maybe I might cut down slightly to focus on new adventures with a colleague, or to catch up on my memory keeping, but I can't guarantee that!</li>
<li><b>(FAIL) BLOG</b>: Fact is, I'm running out of blogging ideas. I do need to create before I blog, and if I'm not creating, I'm sorry if my blog follows!</li>
<li><b>(TICK) EXERCISE</b>: I have faltered on days where I've been exhausted from working, but I've more or less exercise every day of February. I'm not sure if there has been any difference, but I'm hoping there is (even minimally!)</li>
<li><b>(TICK) JOURNAL</b>: I'm still going strong, but have missed out on journaling the last few days of February (which I will update right after this!). I have noticed that my Hobonichi has become just a recunt of my days. My deep and personal thoughts always seem to end up on scrap pieces of paper because for one, I don't carry my Hobonichi with me everywhere, and for another, there's just not enough space. The amount I write each day really depends, however. I have been thinking about a few things in my life these days, which have caused my influx in writing. Come next year, and I'm sure it'll die down again with an A6 Hobonichi being adequate enough for both my thoughts and daily happenings. For now, I've decided to recount my days in my Hobonichi while keeping my personal thoughts in a grid MTN.</li>
<li><b>(TICK) EXPENSES</b>: Fact is, I've been making about the same as a junior doctor (I've checked), and I'm not too concerned with spending much these days. Not working in the city means I haven't been impulse shopping much (which helps), and online shopping doesn't seem to be too interesting these days either. I'm not saying I haven't spent a bit in February, but I think it's been declining, which makes it a win for me and my bank account. So for the first time in probably a year, I'm going to scrap keeping a low expense sheet for March!</li>
<li><b>(TICK) UPCOMING CLASS:</b> Every time I try to start early so I don't have to rush before the deadline, it fails miserably. I must admit, my mad rush was mostly due to the fact that all my weekends have been spent working. I have managed to finished everything just on time though, so I guess that's the most important bit!</li>
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I'm actually quite amazed at how well February went (despite the fact that I thought otherwise). I'm hoping March will be somewhat different though, and I have opted for some new goals that I hope to achieve with the new season:<br />
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<li><b>READ:</b> No more excuses! Autumn calls for sweater weather with a new book in a park.</li>
<li><b>ADVENTURE</b>: I'm still missing an adventure buddy, but now that my colleague is back from her holidays, I'm hoping that we'll be able to squeeze in some adventure time in the cooler month.</li>
<li><b>WORK</b>: It seems odd that my March work schedule isn't as full as it was in February, but I think I need to cut down my work time too (as much as I disapprove). I'll probably end up picking up shifts as we go, but for now, I think I need to settle on the fact that I have a 'normal' work schedule</li>
<li><b>CREATIVITY</b>: I need to pick myself up from my creative rut and get a move on with documenting again. After all, these memories are not going to document themselves! I'm hoping that March will see me going back to documenting memories in my Traveler's Notebook, including keeping a separate notebook on all my personal thoughts</li>
<li><b>EXERCISE</b>: When March is over, it will be 90 days since I first started my weight training routine. It might not be so evident physically (because I haven't really changed my lifestyle much), but I'm hoping it's still progress. It might take another 90 days before progress is perceivable, but I'll at least be halfway into my goals than I was before I started.</li>
<li><b>SELF DIRECTED STUDY</b>: I'm going to aim to do something new every month. I used to have similar goals each month last year, but I think I need to fit something different in my life to better myself. This month would be self-directed studying. It's been the best not needing to study eversince I ended my degree in 2015, but now, I'm itching to get more knowledge in my head. I've been mixing around a lot with ED doctors and nurses lately, and sometimes, it sucks that despite the fact that I'm a medical professional too, I don't exactly have that in depth knowledge of the drugs / terminology they use. I've picked up a few books from Book Depository recently, so I'm planning to study some drugs / medical emergencies when I can. Hopefully that will bring me up to speed and with the crowd.</li>
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Let's go, March!</div>
Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-84080444744796791142017-02-01T20:23:00.000+11:002017-02-26T16:45:08.645+11:00FEBRUARY GOALS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my, that went by quick. We're already in the second month of the new year, and I'm (admittedly) disappointed that I haven't actually done anything <i>major </i>this month. I think I'm gonna aim for something each month, something I can remember and know that that was the highlight of the month. It doesn't have to be specific, and it doesn't even have to be something <i>great</i>, it just has to be something different from my every day norm. I think that's the only way we know we're improving with our lives. Anyway, here's a look at how my January went:<br />
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<li><b>Read</b>: FAIL<br />I'm actually disappointed that I didn't pick up or flick through a single book this month. Let's hope February will be different.</li>
<li><b>Work</b>: TICK<br />I must admit, the last week of January would probably be the <i>highlight </i>of the month, if only because my boss noticed how much I was working. Hah. I'm still excited to take on crazy workloads for the time being, so forgive me if I'm away from social media for a bit!</li>
<li><b>Blog:</b> FAIL<br />I tried. Really.</li>
<li><b>Exercise:</b> TICK<br />I'm actually pretty proud that I managed to go through the whole month exercising in my room, missing just two days of exercise for very good reasons (once it was 37 degrees celcius, and the other, I was just too exhausted from work). Hoping to keep this up for another 70 days to see if there are any major changes to my body by day 100.</li>
<li><b>Journal:</b> TICK<br />I'm actually still pretty up to date with 3 of the journals / planners I'm planning to use throughout the year, so yay!</li>
<li><b>Expenses:</b> TICK<br />I'm not too sure how much I spent this month (and I don't want to calculate), but because the sales have died off since Boxing Day, I feel like I haven't actually spent much on things I don't need. I hope to keep this up in February and with all the extra money I'm making from my crazy work schedule, my savings would be getting a great boost.</li>
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February is a short month, no doubt, but I'm hoping to get things done to its full extent either way:<br />
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<li><b>READ</b>: Unlike last year, my reading seems to be taking a backseat. I can't seem to find the motivation to pick up a book or my kindle. Let's just hope I can fit some time for reading this month</li>
<li><b>WORK</b>: I'm still on the work all day every day ride, and haven't burnt out yet.. which is a good thing. I still have <i>all </i>the energy in me and I'm hoping to go just as hard this month</li>
<li><b>BLOG</b>: I'm going to try to keep this blog up to date, but forgive me if I fall behind!</li>
<li><b>EXERCISE</b>: I'm aiming for at least 100 days of weight training, and I really want to see if there is any difference by the end of those days. I love that I've kept up with it for the whole of January, so let's hope February stays the same</li>
<li><b>JOURNAL</b>: I'm loving journaling in my Hobonichi as it allows me to keep everything in one place, and I can't see February being any different!</li>
<li><b>EXPENSES</b>: I think I'm going to relax my expenditure just a little. I haven't actually been spending much, and with all the overtime shifts I've been picking up, I think it's fair that I reward myself at the same time</li>
<li><b>UPCOMING CLASS:</b> It's still under wraps, but this month's goal is to complete my upcoming class with BPC (before due date!). Details on what the class is about won't be unveiled till closer to release date, but do expect one in the near future! I just need to buckle down and write it all up before due date at the end of this month!</li>
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It's going to be a full month again and I can't wait to see what happens by the end of it!</div>
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Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-12698517893769595462017-01-22T16:48:00.002+11:002017-01-22T16:48:27.330+11:00GILLIO COMPAGNAOh my. I know the price was (and is) steep, but I think every planner addict should own a Gillio Firenze planner once in their lifetime. Believe me, you won't regret it. And it's probably <strike>bad</strike> superficial to say that it's made me love ring bound planners again, but it <i>really </i>has (to the point where for the first time in years, my MTN is taking a backseat!). I unfortunately purchased the Gillio a few hours too late as apparently they increased the price right after. But as I didn't quite know what the price was before the rise, I'm happy to live in ignorant bliss. I purchased the Gillio Compagna Medium in Epoca Gold as for one, that was the one I actually wanted, and for another, all my second choices weren't in stock (and I wanted it now!). So in the middle of the night, under my covers, I decided to purchase the one thing I never thought I'd buy.<br />
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Fast forward exactly one week later, and the much coveted Gillio Compagna was in my hands, faultless and beautiful. But first, here's a look at it unwrapped:<br />
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It came in a strong brown box that Filofaxes used to come in. I must give credit to Filofax for bringing those infamous boxes back with some prestigious models though (like the Heritage). What Filofax lacks, however, is this dust bag that the Gillio also comes in in the box:<br />
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One last unwrapping and here it is in all its beauty:<br />
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I must admit, the pictures were taken a day after its arrival (as it decided to arrive when I was working late that day), so the insides are already filled with my current planner refills. While waiting for my Gillio to arrive, I read a number of blog reviews on this particular model, and trust me when I say that none of them were exaggerating of how well made the planner is (not to mention, it smelt wonderfully leather). Just from holding and feeling it between your fingers, you're able to tell how luxurious, heavy and thick the leather is. Accidentally scratched your planner with your fingernails? Just rub them off with your fingers. That's how amazing it is.<br />
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But apart from the leather, the Gillio Compagna is famous for its pockets, especially the full length pocket at the back (seen below). Admittedly, I'm not much of a pocket user, but given the chance, I'd fill them all up nevertheless. Hah.<br />
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When it comes to the rings, compared to Kikki K and Filofax, you can tell that the Gillio is on a different level of strength and quality. It snaps nice and shut with no gaps in them whatsoever. It seems to be made of thicker and sturdier metal too, so I don't expect it to bend anytime soon. Not to mention, the ring diameter comes in at 25mm, so you're free to stuff it as you will.<br />
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As I've made the move from my MTN to this planner, I'm planning to fill it with everything that my MTN used to hold, from a diary, art, scrapbooking, expenses and the likes. The one thing I've missed with ring binders is your ability to keep the pages you need over and over again, and throw out the ones you dont. Not to mention, the ability to shift pages around and add in little ephemera when you fancy.<br />
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I can't see myself converting back to my MTN anytime soon, although I do wish the page size was a little bigger for more information coverage. But hey, it's nothing I can't get used to. I'll be throwing in some planner peeks throughout the year, so keep a look out for that. And if you're still contemplating over whether or not you should press the button and get that Gillio, I say go for it. You won't regret it, I promise!</div>
Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-15663560722278553992017-01-11T00:00:00.000+11:002017-01-13T19:10:45.875+11:0030 DAY MONEY CLEANSEOk, so as much as I'd like to forever spend on anything and everything I go 'ooooh' at, I know I can't. I must admit, I have been working quite a bit of overtime at work lately, but that doesn't mean I should spend it all at the end of pay period! So recently, <b><u>Personal Capital</u></b> started a little 30 Day Money Cleanse guide with tips to help you save. You can keep track of your weekly and monthly budgets with their free personal finance software <a href="https://www.personalcapital.com/financial-software" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">here</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">. </span></span>I've shared the image below and hopefully you'll be able to take some advice from it too:<br />
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I'll be setting this Money Cleanse Guide up in my Personal Planner - where all my expenses are located - and hopefully, I'll be able to stick to it for the month. There are some bits of information on there which doesn't quite apply to me as yet, but I'm sure they'll be required in the future. A look into the layout of my Money Cleanse for inspiration will be available to view at the end of each week, and hopefully that will motivate you to take this challenge with me too!<br />
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Stay tuned!Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-20322463711353727982017-01-07T10:44:00.000+11:002017-01-22T17:15:27.762+11:002017 PLANNERS (UPDATED)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tend to always update my planner list during the first month of the new year (like I did last year). I guess we never know what we need and how we'll be using it until we're actually using it.We can plan on how we want to use them all we want, but in the end, it always comes down to practicality. But anyway, here's a look at the <i>initial </i>2017 planner line up and their uses:<br />
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<li><b>JOURNALING - A6 Hobonichi:</b> This is probably my third year trying Hobonichi out, and I hope the third time's a charm. Compared to the last two years, my use of Hobonichi has always been vague - not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with it, its use faltered and was soon thrown aside or sold away. In 2017, it's role is plain and simple: journaling. Nothing more, nothing less. The page size should be enough for my daily ramblings and the grid set up will help get my journaling done without worrying whether or not my lines are coming up straight.</li>
<li><b>TO DO - Small Daily Moleskine:</b> I was at first struggling to find a role for this baby. It was an impulse buy, thinking it would fit in the leather cover I bought in Toulouse, but I realised soon enough that I didn't actually have a notebook to replace my daily to do's that used to take place in an undated passport sized notebook. With it being a dated day-to-a-page, together with its small size, it will be perfect to write all my daily to-dos (without cramping), keep track of my activities and plan ahead if need be. Wonder why I never thought of this earlier!</li>
<li><b>EXPENSES & WORK - Kate Spade Personal Planner:</b> I must admit, I was all for using my new Kate Spade Planner (which hasn't even arrived yet!), but then I saw the Filofax Original Burnt Orange Personal size and my fingers are getting the itch to buy them online! Either way, Kate Spade or Filofax, as this will be a ring planner, I'm sure other subjects will be added in once I discover them. But for now, both my work hours and expenses will be kept in this planner to help keep track of my life.</li>
<li><b>VISION PLANNER - Bloom Daily Planner: </b>I won't be surprised if my usage of this falls off eventually. With it being a Vision planner, I know, can be taken in two ways: the literal and the metaphorical sense. As the planner is laid out like an Erin Condren / Happy Planner, it's perfect for me to make planning pretty again by using sticky notes, washi tape and the such. It will basically be the 'hobby' planner. A place to let loose, try out new materials and document my days. It won't be done on the go, with spreads created every weekend (or so I hope). This planner will also be used as the 'Vision' planner it's intended to be - setting out goals for the month, reviewing them at the end, etc. although this will be a minor part of the planner.</li>
<li><b>DAILY DOCUMENTATION / NOTES - MTN:</b> Lucky last, my Midori Traveler's Notebook. It currently holds my week on one page (with grid on the other). Unlike before, I'm going to keep this diary loose. I used to decorate and put so much pressure on the spreads that it ended up being a weekend project (that eventually fell behind). I'm going to use this on-the-go and forget about trying to make things pretty. This will be my thought process (and hence, 'messy') area</li>
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Not much has changed, with majority keeping their role, but here's the updated version:<br />
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<li><b>JOURNALING - A6 Hobonichi:</b> I'm proud to say that this is still going strong (for now). Lol. And I must admit, I don't know why I've never done this before. The size is perfect, and I'm able to scribble down my thoughts in one place, in depth, compared to the 45890345 notebooks I used last year.</li>
<li><b>EXPENSES, WORK, GTD - Gillio Compagna Medium Planner:</b> At first, I was focusing on just keeping this strictly work related. But as I was using the 2017 Kate Spade inserts, there were just too much blank spaces hanging around going to waste. So in my to-do list went under each corresponding day, and when the space is not enough, a blank note page will be inserted in between my weekly spread.</li>
<li><b>DAILY DOCUMENTATION - MTN:</b> My MTN is still doing its good ol' job of daily documentation, but as I was so focused on my personal planner, I kinda left this behind for a while. But never fear, I'm back into the MTN groove, and can't wait to be documenting in it again.</li>
<li><b>MEMORY KEEPING - KAISERCRAFT: </b>I realised that I didn't actually have a memory keeping book around (blasphemy!), but since I was gifted a Kaisercraft planner (which you can check out the review <b><u><a href="http://lettersinnovember.blogspot.com/2016/12/kaisercraft-planner-20-review.html">here</a></u></b>), I thought that this would be a perfect size and area to do so!</li>
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And there you have it. There might be changes again in the near future, but let's hope this sticks!</div>
Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-54483245122591710722017-01-02T01:05:00.000+11:002017-01-22T16:58:12.403+11:00THE FILOFAX REVIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been exactly three years since my obsession with planning began. Don't get me wrong though, I've always been a planner - I just didn't know it yet. But it was 2014 when I purchased my first Filofax, needing to be more organised but not knowing where to start. Fast forward three years later, and I'll be able to tell you everything about them, <i>and </i>supply a whole village with the tools required to put a spread together. But in those three years, my planning game has morphed and taken place in 43587 different diaries, in a variety of ways. I began using Hobonichi and Traveler's Notebooks, completely abandoning the Filofax and ring system by the end of 2015 and 2016. I adopted Bullet Journaling, and tried to keep everything in one book, but alas, nothing seemed to work. I know that 2017 has an air of change to it though, partly due to work and partly due to Filofax bringing out a new range that were just too hard to resist. Once upon a time, Kikki K rose to extreme fame with the Mint planner, but it soon died out, with Traveler's Notebooks being the current trending item. Filofax seems to have taken a back seat, but I'm sure it will be revived into its golden era again. After all, things goes in cycles. With people forever looking for something sturdy, reliable and nostalgic, Filofax will always be there to quench those desires.<br />
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Which brings me to this post: I think this year holds some change for me in terms of the planning front. I now own a Filofax Heritage Compact, and I've never been more excited to use a Filofax since I first got a Malden. The 2017 planners I listed in the previous post will no doubt change in the next few days (I can already feel it), and my ring binder may very well take the wheel when it comes to plain, straight forward planning - like how it's meant to be. These days, we're so overwhelmed with different pens, stickers and embellishments that we forget the main purpose of these planners. Sure, these embellishments adds life and colour to your pages, but what's the point if they're not doing what they're supposed to do so initially? I'm gonna go for a simple approach this year, keeping things as they are, writing out raw and unedited emotions as they happen. And if I ever were a one word kinda person, I think 2017 is going to be the year of <i>Simplicity</i>. Exciting things will be happening this year, and I'm looking forward to it all.Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-34951551553225099522017-01-01T16:56:00.000+11:002017-01-22T17:14:05.103+11:00JANUARY GOALS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there and happy new year! Hope everyone is having a great new start to 2017, with plans and goals for a better year. I'm back to the daily grind with a new set of goals to tackle for the month and year, so let's get to it:<br />
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<li><b>Read</b>: 2 books / month<br />Finish reading <i>Digital Fortress</i> by Dan Brown and <i>The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck</i> by Sarah Knight</li>
<li><b>Work</b>: ~ 6 days / week<br />I used to pass up my overtime and on-call shifts to people when I got the chance, but I've been on a crazy work bend lately and have been picking up shifts from everyone when I possibly can. Call me crazy, but I've been a little bored at home with no real impending deadlines, so why not just work? Hah. I'll probably burn out half way through, but while I'm young and energised, I'm aiming to work ~6 days a week. So forgive me if I'm a little absent from my blog and Instagram. I'm just being a workaholic!</li>
<li><b>Blog:</b> ~ 6 posts / month<br />I sometimes forget to update my blog for reasons inexcusable (like being lazy), so I'm hoping this will keep my blogging life a little more active for my wonderful readers.</li>
<li><b>Exercise:</b> Everyday<br />I've started this in-room exercise routine where I manage to get my heart pumping and sweat pouring without the need to do cardio. I used to pass off my exercise routine as it required going downstairs and prepping up the treadmill (I'm just that lazy), but now that I can do my routine before / after work, I'm hoping to keep at it till I see some results.</li>
<li><b>Journal:</b> Everyday<br />Realistically speaking, I know I won't be able to do it every day, but as long as my journals / planners are up to date, I'm happy with that.</li>
<li><b>Expenses:</b> < $1000<br />Let's face it, I can't make a goal of lesser than $1000 knowing a purchase like a Gillio Compagna is a straight $400 deduction. Hah. But lately, I have been spending a little lesser than usual with sales ending with the new year. So who knows, I might be spending lesser than $500 this month (doubt it)!</li>
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So how are your goals for the new year and month looking?Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-90975290766047172042016-12-31T17:12:00.000+11:002016-12-31T17:12:00.468+11:00KAISERCRAFT PLANNER 2.0 REVIEWYou might remember me reviewing the first ever planner Kaisercraft introduced into the planner world a year ago. Well, guess what? They're now back again, new and greatly improved. And when it comes to documenting your memories, this might be something you want to add to your collection in 2017. There are two different types of planners available from Kaisercraft this year - small and large. The small is similar to a Personal sized planner, and their trifold design definitely made my heart skip a beat. If only I didn't already own 324987 planners. The large is similar to last year's planner, and will be what I'm reviewing today. A full look into the newest planners and accessories are seen in the picture below:<br />
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The full range is shown above, but here's my own special spin and review on Kaisercraft's newest arrival: I received the orange planner from Kaisercraft too long ago (it was released end of November!), but with work and holidays filling my days, I've barely had time to play around with it. But now that 2017 is just around the corner, I thought it was best to start dressing it up!<br />
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There's so much included in the planner pack, and you'll have everything you need to begin the moment you take it home. All you have to do is crack open the box and the planner contains everything you need from monthly and weekly views, plastic dashboards, monthly dividers and even stickers!<br />
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You have pockets on the back of the front cover to store little bits and pieces, and a notebook at the back for notes. Your months are even set up for you to include monthly views, weekly views, monthly reviews, tabbed and all! Your monthly dividers also include a variety of designs made from quality paper for you to customise and add pictures to your heart's desire.<br />
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Here's a look at the monthly tabs and January's divider:<br />
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All months are set up the same way. On the back of the monthly divider comes your monthly views:<br />
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The pages are all undated so you can start whichever year you like. Turn another page and before you get to your weekly view, comes the monthly goals page. You'll be able to keep track of your goals and add in little notes for yourself before the weekly pages begin:<br />
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The weekly views are large enough to include photos and journal entries, and if you ever run out of pages, with it being ring binded, you can always add more! Use scrapbook paper to decorate your pages and the sticker sheet provided to spice up your spreads:<br />
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And at the end of the month, you'll be able to review your goals with the dedicated monthly review page provided!<br />
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And like I said, stickers are provided too!<br />
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This large planner is definitely an upgrade from Kaisercraft's previous, and if you loved the last one, you'll definitely love this one too. It's big enough to include everything from photos to memorabilia. Together with the complementary accessories (not provided), you'll be able to create a planner that will last a lifetime.Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-75139677605590590382016-12-28T00:00:00.000+11:002016-12-28T16:26:22.846+11:002017 PLANNERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that super exciting time of the year again: deciding what to use for the new year. I've pondered this for at over a month, trying to allocate each planner I've collected to a suitable role. I've more or less decided on five (for the moment) planners and hopefully, I'll end up with five full ones by the end of 2017. I've learnt a few things about myself when it comes to planning, and I've come to a few conclusions:<br />
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<li>I like to have everything in one: I know this highly contradicts my aim of using five different types in the New Year, but I like a challenge. So bring it.</li>
<li>I need dated planners: For the year of 2016, I've been more or less using the Bullet Journal system whereby you date your days yourself. It worked for a while, but I must admit, it gets annoying doing so, and I'm not really able to plan ahead due to the lack of forward dating available. And because of the lack of dates, I was changing my system up so frequently that my life is now everywhere. </li>
<li>I need a diary just for journaling. It's been quite annoying not having a set place for all my journaling. I think 2016 is the year where my writings have been everywhere. I need my life to be all in one place.</li>
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Taking these points into consideration, here's a look into each of the planners I'll be using for 2017 and what I'll be using them for:<br />
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<li><b>JOURNALING - A6 Hobonichi:</b> This is probably my third year trying Hobonichi out, and I hope the third time's a charm. Compared to the last two years, my use of Hobonichi has always been vague - not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with it, its use faltered and was soon thrown aside or sold away. In 2017, it's role is plain and simple: journaling. Nothing more, nothing less. The page size should be enough for my daily ramblings and the grid set up will help get my journaling done without worrying whether or not my lines are coming up straight.</li>
<li><b>TO DO - Small Daily Moleskine:</b> I was at first struggling to find a role for this baby. It was an impulse buy, thinking it would fit in the leather cover I bought in Toulouse, but I realised soon enough that I didn't actually have a notebook to replace my daily to do's that used to take place in an undated passport sized notebook. With it being a dated day-to-a-page, together with its small size, it will be perfect to write all my daily to-dos (without cramping), keep track of my activities and plan ahead if need be. Wonder why I never thought of this earlier!</li>
<li><b>EXPENSES & WORK - Kate Spade Personal Planner:</b> I must admit, I was all for using my new Kate Spade Planner (which hasn't even arrived yet!), but then I saw the Filofax Original Burnt Orange Personal size and my fingers are getting the itch to buy them online! Either way, Kate Spade or Filofax, as this will be a ring planner, I'm sure other subjects will be added in once I discover them. But for now, both my work hours and expenses will be kept in this planner to help keep track of my life.</li>
<li><b>VISION PLANNER - Bloom Daily Planner: </b>I won't be surprised if my usage of this falls off eventually. With it being a Vision planner, I know, can be taken in two ways: the literal and the metaphorical sense. As the planner is laid out like an Erin Condren / Happy Planner, it's perfect for me to make planning pretty again by using sticky notes, washi tape and the such. It will basically be the 'hobby' planner. A place to let loose, try out new materials and document my days. It won't be done on the go, with spreads created every weekend (or so I hope). This planner will also be used as the 'Vision' planner it's intended to be - setting out goals for the month, reviewing them at the end, etc. although this will be a minor part of the planner.</li>
<li><b>DAILY DOCUMENTATION / NOTES - MTN:</b> Lucky last, my Midori Traveler's Notebook. It currently holds my week on one page (with grid on the other). Unlike before, I'm going to keep this diary loose. I used to decorate and put so much pressure on the spreads that it ended up being a weekend project (that eventually fell behind). I'm going to use this on-the-go and forget about trying to make things pretty. This will be my thought process (and hence, 'messy') area</li>
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And there you have it - the five finalists for 2017. Looking at the list, I could very well have compressed everything into one planner. But alas, my itchy hands have caused multiple planners to be purchased and so my brain now has to navigate through five different diaries to hopefully organise my life. Ha. Let's hope it works!</div>
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So yes, I am in fact writing this up just as December is about to come to an end. But that's alright. At least I'll now be able to both write up and take a look at how my goals went for the month and for the whole year (because 2017 is just 5 days away !!).<br />
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So first thing first, a look at my December goals and how I went:<br />
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<li><b>(TICK) Read two books:</b> I managed finish reading one novel <i>(Fantastic Beasts) </i>and one self-help book (<i>The Life Plan</i>)<i> </i>so yes, this goal was in fact reached. Hurrah! I'm currently in the process of reading <i>The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*^k</i> but all is well if I don't get to finish that.</li>
<li><b>(HALF-TICK) Finish up my Travel Notebook:</b> So I've started it... and did some pages... but work has been taking up more of my time than usual. I'm still aiming to finish it up, but I guess it'll only be done in 2017.</li>
<li><b>(TICK) Decide on 2017 Diaries:</b> Ah yes, the usual end-of-year struggle. As usual, I've ended up with more than I need, but for the first time since my planning addiction started, I actually have a function for each of them. Look out for my next post for details on them all.</li>
<li><b>(HALF TICK) No Spend - until Nov 26th:</b> I kinda held back in my spending this month, and there was a whole week where I did not spend a dime! I think for me, that's a great achievement. We'll discard what happened during the Boxing Day sales though...</li>
<li><b>(FAIL) Edit Blog Layout:</b> I tried. Or at least I think I tried. 2017 will be the year, I promise (ha.)</li>
<li><b>(TICK) Keep a Notebook: </b>I almost stopped halfway for my 'messy' notebook, but I think I finally broke through the 'trying to keep the notebook clean' stage and am using it to its full potential - messy notes and all. I'll continue with the notebook into the new year.</li>
<li><b>(FAIL) Calculate Holiday Expenses:</b> But really, do I have to? We all know I spent at least $3000...</li>
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I must say, I'm actually quite surprised to know I've faired quite well this month. Not a bad way to end the month (and year). But now, to the big one - let's see how well I went with the yearly goals:</div>
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<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">(FAIL) Project Life</b><b>: </b>It was working well, at first; I was up to date and super psyched to use stamps on my images. But then the pictures weren't getting printed and the weeks were passing and well... yknow..</li>
<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">(FAIL) Spend less:</b> Well, we all know how I went with this..</li>
<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">(FAIL) Launch my digital stamp collection:</b> Gosh, I forgot that I started this. With work 5 days (sometimes 7 days) a week, and a failure to advertise my brand - completely my own fault - this died a very quick death.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(FAIL) Create physical stamp sets</b>: </span>Because the Australian dollar never made it on par with the American dollar (and with all stamp manufacturing being in America), this never kicked off, unfortunately.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(FAIL) Art</b>: </span>I've dabbled in my art here and there, but nothing too concrete that I can be proud of.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>Instagram</b>: </span>My Instagram is still full of stationery posts, but I think I'm ok with that.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(TICK) Read</b>: </span>Finally, something I can tick off in 2016. I definitely read more than a number of previous years combined, and I'm actually quite proud of myself. Go me.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(TICK) Graduate</b>: </span>Must admit, graduation wasn't even all that amazing... =/</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(TICK) Get a job</b>: </span>It's amazing how far I've actually come this year in terms of finding employment in my profession. I went from a fresh graduate to a contract employee, which made me more confident in what I was doing and now a full time permanent employee at a hospital I love, and trained in more than I hoped for.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>(FAIL) Use up my stash</b>: </span>Still working on this. Might take me a few more years...</li>
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Three ticks out of ten.. uhh yeh.. Let's hope 2017 fares a little better.. 2017 goals in a few days to come!</div>
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It's almost the end of the year, and with the silly season upon us, it's never too early to start getting 2017 sorted. Every year, I tell myself to limit the amount of diaries I own, because for one, I tend to find a hard time looking for a reason to use each one. But when pretty diaries show up on my doorstep with layouts that are just begging me to try, how could I say no?<br />
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And so, that brings me to the next set of 2017 planners (and notebooks) for review: <b><a href="http://bit.ly/bloomdailyplanners">Bloom Daily Planners</a></b>. <b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/bloomdailyplanners">Bloom Daily Planners</a></u></b> is an American planner company devoted to designing planners to fit everyone, from Middle Schoolers to moms alike. With cover designs as diverse as the fabulous women who use them, spacious layouts and inspirational features, their aim is to make staying organised trendy and fun. One design which absolutely appealed to me (and to many others apparently from how often it sells out!), however, was their Vintage Floral Collection. Despite it not being too obvious, I love floral patterns, and when I saw this on their site, it was my one and only choice! I had to have them (all)!<br />
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Sage from <b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/bloomdailyplanners">Bloom Daily Planners</a></u></b> was super nice enough to send me the <b><u><a href="http://bloomplanners.com/collections/vision-planners/products/2017-hard-cover-vision-planner-vintage-floral?variant=23254236993">Vision Planner</a></u></b> from the Vintage Floral collection that I was eyeing and surprised me with a bunch of other goodies from that collection as well (major thanks, girl!). So here I am today, to give you a full review and look through to all the planners, notebooks and notepads I received. There'll also be a little something for readers at the end of this post! So grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy!<br />
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There are 6 items on the list which I will go over, with them being:<br />
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<b><u>1- Vision Planner</u></b><br />
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Measuring at 7.5 x 9" and weighing 1lb 2oz. this planner might be slightly larger than an A5, but it's sleek design (and not too thick width) means it's still a portable planner you can take with you on the go:<br />
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This Vision planner was the one that caught my eye when I was browsing through the list of products available on their site. For one, the gold binding is gorgeous, and the inside reflected that of the Erin Condren / Get to Work / Happy planner without the hefty price tags:<br />
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In addition to that, however, with it being a Vision Planner, it also included extra pages to help fulfil your 2017 goals such as:<br />
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But I think the best part of the planner is that it's hard cover with metal edges. The insides may be one thing but if the planner doesn't last the every day beatings it will undoubtedly take, what's the point, no? We don't need our planners to fall apart because I'm sure our life will consequently follow!<br />
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The daily planner is slightly smaller than the Vision measuring at 6 x 8.25", and 12.7oz, which definitely makes it a portable planner:<br />
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It has a very simple design, with monthly tabs, and monthly calendars at the beginning of each month (just as it should be!).<br />
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The week is distributed over two pages with simple lines for each day:<br />
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And at the end of the planner is a yearly overview and a nice slot for all your bits and bobs on the back cover:<br />
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The Daily To-Dos come in two option: a binded notebook or tear-away sheet form. Either way, they both contain similar information (the notepad is just more colourful!). The best part of the notebook, however, is that it too contains perforated sheets. So if you ever need to take your list with you but don't want to carry the whole book, just tear the sheet away and you're done.<br />
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Here's a closer look at the notepad and what's included in the list:<br />
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The stickers they had were the next thing that caught my eye after the Vision Planner. I mean, look how colourful they are! I must admit, I'm lucky enough to not be bitten by the Etsy Sticker Bug as I tend not to buy too many planner stickers. But it's fair to say that I couldn't resist these.<br />
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<b><u>5- Notebook</u></b><br />
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If you're a student, or even if you just love notebooks like I do, this notebook is a perfect addition to complete your Vintage Floral collection:<br />
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It's ruled on the inside which makes things a lot easier for writing notes.<br />
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And that's the end of the list! If you're interested in any of the products, just head to Bloom Daily Planners <a href="http://bit.ly/bloomdailyplanners"><b>here</b></a>. Do check out their other collection too as it sure won't disappoint! I hope you enjoyed this review and have another set of choices for your 2017 planning!<br />
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<b>LOCATION</b>: Bedroom / craft room / office<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>FEELING</b>: Super excited that my holiday begins in just 4 days!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LOVING</b>: My new Bailey Nelson glasses<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>READING</b>: Dan Brown - Digital Fortress<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DRINKING</b>: Water<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>ANTICIPATING</b>: The start of my on-call shift tonight. Hope it's not too crazy :(<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LISTENING TO</b>: DNCE - Toothbrush<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>WATCHING</b>: Vampire Diaries</div>
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<b>PLANNING</b>: My holiday - it never ends!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LOOKING FORWARD TO</b>: Friday, Friday, Friday!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>CREATING</b>: Catch-up pages in my November daily MTN<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>NEED TO FINISH</b>: Packing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>WISHING</b>: My holiday can start now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>MAIN GOAL</b>: Finish up holiday planning. Wash the car.</div>
Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-29128553154226870362016-11-06T16:44:00.002+11:002016-11-06T16:44:34.962+11:00BRUSH LETTERING (WITH OLIVIA)Along with scrapbooking / memory keeping / Midori Traveler's Notebooking, I try to expand my creativity with different art mediums and techniques. Recently, I've picked up brush lettering after seeing so many great artworks on Instagram. For me, when it comes to brush lettering, it all depends on the brush pen you're using (and occasionally the paper). There are hundreds of different types on the market, but I've found that the Tombow dual brush markers works the best for me.<br />
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Now to the actual lettering bits: I know that some people find it hard grasping the concepts of thin and thick lines, joining alphabets etc when it comes to calligraphy writing, so I've teamed up with Olivia from <a href="http://www.brushletterpracticeguide.com/?rfsn=359732.b186f">Brush Lettering Practice</a> to create some calligraphy phrases you can practice with (for free!)<br />
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The first phrase she made for us is a little phrase I think everyone should be adapting in their daily lives: Keep a notebook! Here's a little peek into what the sheets look like and how I've lettered it using my Tombow markers:<br />
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You can also check out the full (sped-up) lettering video I've done for these phrases on my Instagram!<br />
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Do check Olivia's site out (<a href="http://www.brushletterpracticeguide.com/?rfsn=359732.b186f">here</a>) for more lettering sheets you can practice with. She also has a whole package of alphabet lettering sheets you can purchase in her store! But if you're interested in just this practice sheet, the download link is right below. Feel free to download the sheets and practice, practice, practice!<br />
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<script async="" id="_ck_118755" src="https://forms.convertkit.com/118755?v=6"></script>Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-22003720539881261992016-11-02T21:19:00.005+11:002016-11-02T21:19:56.576+11:00PERSONAL PLANNER REVIEWOh, it's almost that time of the year again - deciding what notebook / planner / diary to use for the new year. I've been spoilt for choices this time, being fortunate to pick a number of different types. Not all will make the cut, of course, but that doesn't mean I won't be reviewing all of them for you so that <i>you </i>can make the right choice. So for the next two months, look out for 2017 diary reviews right here as I'll be looking at a number of choices before the new year begins!<br />
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The first one on the review list is the absolutely customisable Personal Planner diary. You can find a link to their site <a href="http://www.personal-planner.com/AU/"><b>here</b></a>. This company is basically one to fill all your needs in terms of size, writing space, what's included, front page photos, back page photos and even your ruler colour!<br />
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I decided to pick the A6 size for work, which will be big enough to fit my work schedule. I designed my front cover with an artwork I did recently, picked my elastic band colour and settled for a simple black colour for my back page. This is how it turned out:<br />
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The colours were super bright and vibrant and represented exactly what I had in my original artwork. I was thoroughly impressed.<br />
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The insides were as much fun to design as were the outside. I was spoiled for choices and there'll be much more choices if you go for the A5, square, or wide sizes due to the bigger size format to fit more things in. It's actually amazing how much you can choose to include or exclude in your pages and I just had to try <b>all </b>the options. Who knew designing your diary would be so much fun?!<br />
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You can select the theme of your borders, dates included, and what you have on the bottom of your planner. This way, you won't have unnecessary categories clogging up your page when it could've been used for something else instead.<br />
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The back pages are reserved for things like the wolrd map, additional ruled / lined / grid pages and yearly overviews.<br />
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It's a perfect little planner that you can use on the go. It's made of sturdy materials and includes a hard plastic flyleaf on the front and back of the planner. They even include a plastic pocket, a coloured ruler of your own choice and a sticker sheet full of fun little emoticons! The best part is: it's not even expensive for the service and quality you get!<br />
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I actually cannot believe it's already November. Wow. Two more months and it'll be the end of the year. Already! It's going to be an exciting month this one, with me going overseas for the first time in a long long time and possibly a few workplace changes too. Either way, here's a look at how last month's goals faired and a look into this month's too:<br />
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<li><b>(TICK) </b>Read at least two books:<br />- Girl on the Train<br />- How to be Parisienne</li>
<li><b>(HALF TICK) </b>Research up and document all things Paris!<br />- I seem to be changing up notebooks every time to plan my days in Paris, but with a week left to decide what to use, I think I'll be sticking to one notebook now...</li>
<li><b>(HALF TICK) </b>Test out the Contax G1 + film photography<br />I'm still in the process of testing it out and I so badly want to finish up my film so I can process it and see how the pictures turn out, but I'm finding it hard to find subjects to photograph! I guess it'll be a long while before I get to see the photos.</li>
<li><b>(FAIL) </b>Save<br />To be fair, I've been basically working every day and will be working every day from last week till next week, so I guess that makes up for all the spending I did...</li>
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<li><b>Read at least two books:</b><br />Knowing I'll be on the plane for hours at a time, I think it'll be a good time to catch up on some reading. I can't possibly be bringing my books with me along though, so my kindle app on my iPad will have to do. But before the trip, I'm going to try to devour the rest of Dan Brown's Digital Fortress since I've already started that.</li>
<li><b>Finish planning up Paris:</b><br />I can't delay this any further or else I'll end up with half a dozen notebooks of Paris planning that aren't complete!</li>
<li><b>Keep a notebook:</b><br />As easy as that sounds, it really isn't. Sure I've kept dozens of Bullet Journals / MTN diary, but a notebook filled with random quotes, notes and doodles? That seems to be the hardest for me. I need to start a notebook out simple, quick and without expectations. It seems like only then will I be able to keep at it without wanting to start another fresh book</li>
<li><b>Document my travels on the go:</b><br />I still can't believe I'm going off on holidays this month and this will definitely be the biggest and probably most difficult goal to accomplish. I seem to leave my travel documentation till the end of the trip when I have all my tools with me at home, but let's hope I can do things on the go this time! Not to mention, take all the pictures!</li>
<li><b>Update my blog layout:</b><br />I think it's taken me a whole year to do this. I seem to always get sidetracked and do other things instead. Oops.</li>
<li><b>Continue with my November Daily Notebook:</b><br />I started a daily entry book in November last year and promised myself to continue it the year after (which is this month!). It's going to be nice to see how much has changed since then</li>
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Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-26750902872387297942016-10-14T00:00:00.000+11:002016-10-14T00:00:10.332+11:00MIDORI TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK: UPDATEI don't think you'll be surprised to know that I haven't actually stuck to one documenting style in my Midori in the past few weeks. I've kept up with <i>some </i>weeks of my MTN diary, but nothing too concrete. If you follow my Instagram (@lettersinnovember), you would have seen the variety of pages / spreads done up but never really followed through. So instead of creating multiple posts regarding all the projects I've done in my MTN, here are some pictures and notes on some of them:<br />
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In regards to my MTN diary, I've done just two extra pages since the last post (which isn't great, I know). I missed out most of September, and have only started it up again for design team projects. So don't be surprised if it dies out again right after:<br />
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I started a Chronodex booklet when October began, needing something dated in my life for once. Initially, my (not too great) bookbinding abilities led me to put away my Chronodex booklet, but after letting it sit on my desk for a while, I decided to pick it up again and start in it. Because the booklet started from the end of June, I had half a booklet of empty pages to waste. So instead of keeping it blank, I decided to fill it with memories collected from my days in October, and here's a look at some of the pages I've created in it:<br />
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When it comes to creating pages in regular notebooks, I've done some here and there with nothing absolute solid:<br />
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I'm still in the process of creating a notebook for my trip to Paris in November, but because I haven't decided which notebook (grid / plain / kraft?!) to use yet, it's still in the works.Nаdiаhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802234501244893445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91419396278285952.post-76764549799953156862016-10-12T21:00:00.000+11:002016-10-12T21:00:24.434+11:00HERO ARTS BLOG HOP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog hop! I'm super excited to bring this fun blog post to you filled with all things planner and stamping! There are lots of new stamps in this release by <b><u><a href="https://heroarts.com/shop/">Hero Arts</a></u></b> and <a href="http://kelly-purkey.myshopify.com/?rfsn=229872.80144"><b>Kelly Purkey</b></a> and I'll be giving you an overview of how I use them in this post. All of the stamps used here are available now in the Hero Arts store, which you can purchase <b><u><a href="https://heroarts.com/shop/">here</a></u></b>. And if you stay till the end, there'll even be a chance for you to win a little something something! So without further adieu, lets get to the fun part of using these stamps! I decided to use all of the Kelly Purkey Planner stamps in my Traveler's Notebook diary. I love love love that there's such a great variety of planner stamps that's suitable for anyone and everyone:<br />
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Here's an up close look:<br />
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Here's a list of all the stamps I used in this spread:<br />
- Kelly's Everyday Sticky Notes<br />
- Kelly's TV Planner<br />
- Kelly's Winter Planner<br />
- Kelly's Girl Talk Planner<br />
- Kelly's Adventure Planner<br />
- Kelly's Reading Planner<br />
- Kelly's Shopping Planner<br />
- Kelly's Take Note<br />
- Kelly's Flags Stamp + Cut<br />
- Kelly's Coffee and Donuts<br />
- Kelly's Travel Day<br />
- Kelly's Outdoor Inks<br />
- Kelly's Urban Inks<br />
- Kelly's Fashion Inks<br />
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And now to the most important bit! Hero Arts will be giving away three $25 shopping sprees drawn just from the comments left across all the blogs in this blog hop. Comment by Wednesday, October 19, 11:59PM PT and the winners will be announced next week!<br />
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Next on the hop is the amazingly talented <b><u><a href="http://craftykari.blogspot.com/">Kari Stiles</a></u></b>. Be sure to check out her blog as there'll definitely be more inspiration coming your way! You can also find the links to all the designers on the <b><u><a href="https://wp.me/p6qg4P-kc1">Hero Arts blog</a></u></b>.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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