taiwanese schedule book

It's not 2018 yet, but I already have 3 planners.

Yep.

As you might have read on my previous post, I bought 2 hobonichis. An A6 english planner and a weekly planner. But I haven't told you about one cute planner I got from my colleague. She recently on duty to Taiwan, and she bought me some postcards, mint (postal) stamps and a plannnneerrrr !! Yea, she knows me so well ;) Best souvenir everrrrr !!

So, here's how the planner look like.

 

It's dubbed as schedule book, just like normal weekly planner. There's monthly grid (one month in two-page spread), then the weekly on the next sheets (one week on the right hand side, and the (supposed to be) blank page on the left hand side. Usually, you'll find the weekly side on the left -- such as on moleskine and hobonichi.

Anyway, the blank page on the left hand side is not totally blank. It's decorated with cute 'watercoloured illustrations'. Well yeah, I think this planner is more less for happy / fun stuff. For instance to note down when you meet up with the girls, movie night, a date with him, when you're in love, weekend gateway, perhaps mood tracker.. those kinda stuff. 

One more thing. This planner starts from September 2017 to December 2018 (18 months).. so I can use it right away. Yippeeyyy..!!

filofax butterflies

On one fine weekend in July, I just lost my mind and splurge on a filofax. I've been spying these filos on Gramedia bookstore Grand Indonesia (and Pondok Indah Mall) for the past couple of months. So, this time I decided to get one. There was only one left from butterflies series in personal size. There were many of saffianos (red, purple, green) and geometric though.

So, without further ado.. tadaaaahhh...

I like this butterflies. The faux-leather is so soft and I really like the colour. Pale blue on the outside and soft pink on the inside. It also has enough card slots. Well, I think 6 slots are enough for the cards I plan to put. E-money (indomaret), Flazz, Starbucks, business cards..

I still don't know if I can use it to the max. I have ideas on how to set it up, but I'm afraid I won't have time to make it happen. It will be hard for me to customize the inserts too, but there may be many cute ones available on the market. Well, let's see about it later.

Anyway the young lad on the cashier was stunned when he read the price IDR 567k. I explained it's not just a planner, but collectible item and it used to be so hard to get in Indonesia. He noded, but I don't think he'll ever understand.

I checked on UK and US filofax website, this particular item was not on the list. However, it's  available on  Filofax  Australia, but AUD 79.95 is much more expensive than the price offered by Gramedia. Plus, I don't have to spend more money for shipping cost and taxes. 

essential hobonichi 2018

As usual, Hobonichi release for the upcoming year is set to be on September 1st. This year, I decided to jump into the chaotic first day release. The website was jammed and the transaction was a total fail for me. I felt the excitement since weeks before the date on facebook group page. There were so many discussion and alerts about which cover, what size, etc.

At first I wanted to have an A5 zip cover of Mina Perhonen Mermaid. But then I thought 12,960 Yen for cover would be too much for me. A5 would also too big to be carried around. The A6 alone has already become a substantial added weigh in my bag. 

Then, I was thinking to convert. From pocket weekly moleskine to hobonichi weekly. I think the price I had to pay for Doraemon special edition moleskine last year was a bit too much. I spent about IDR 300,000 (approx. USD 22) for that particular moleskine, while it only cost 1,944 Yen (approx. USD 17 or IDR 233,000) for Hobonichi weekly. I picked the neutral colour of its hardcover, sand gray. The weekly doesn't need a cover actually, but I want to have it in some kinda pocket with some essential cards and pocket money. Like a wallet with a notebook inside. No worries, Hobonichi provides all that I need. The cute zip cover for hobonichi weekly is called Irma. But I don't like the leather for the inner cover. And it costs 12,960 Yen. For the same price, I should pick A5 Mermaid instead. I scroll the next cover.. and I thought the Tembea Tote Book is not that bad. I know 8,640 Yen is expensive for a cover made by canvas, but it's the lowest priced among others. Anyway, I think this cover is versatile.. let alone I may decorate that plain canvas (I'll think about it later). 

I will still continue journaling using an A6. This year, they have special Steiff edition of the english planner. Same price, just like the usual english A6, and same layout inside the planner. The only difference is the small bear logo on the front cover. It I use a cover, it won't be visible. But I bought it instead the usual one. The feeling of having a special edition is more than enough. 

Oh, I didn't buy any A6 cover for this year. I still in love with my Ukrainian Flowers cover from 2017 edition. They still available on this year's website though.. *sigh* I remember how I had to buy it from ebay last year cos it was sold out only in couple of hours on the release day. I finally able to buy it again from hobonichi website few months afterwards. 

Well, that's all the Hobonichi essentials I have for 2018. I bought some accessories as well, but I will talk about them next time.

logbook

I decided to have a small notepad to be carried anywhere I go. Found this unused palm-sized notepad on my sis' room, and she said I could snatch it. Et voila, it becomes a logbook.

I take notes about everything I do every day. Meals I eat, money I spend (also note whether I use credit or debit card and what bank or paid in cash), things I see, name of person, things to do, email or phone number needs to be contacted, reminder, homeworks, chores, etc. 

I believe it helps me to remember what I did or what I had on particular day. I'm not sure if you can call it a bujo (bullet journal).. I don't have a system at all for this book. It works like a brain dump. I just note anything that cross my mind. However, this logbook may not suitable for journaling (diary).. it's not meant to be THAT personal, if you know what I mean.

So far it kinda works for me. 

Aladdin insulated bowl -artist series collection

Say hi to my new bowl-to-go. This is aladdin insulated bowl with lid, artist series collection. The lid cover was designed by Amy Ruppel. Well, I personally like the colour. 

I've been waiting to have this for quite some time. This particular design was actually from 2009 ! Well, I can't remember since when I have spotted this in local Ace Hardware. But it's currently on sale with special price. So I better grab it before it's too late.

Some highlights from this product include dishwasher safe (don't have one), easy-grip lid (okay..), no spills (good to know), cool-touch exterior (even with hot content? that's nice), and microwave safe (don't think I will do it anyway).

I'm a person who thinks the non-ceramic or non-glass ware shouldn't ever put into a microwave. The heat will detoriate the product or at least there'll be chemical reaction or some sort. Well, I have tried it once (using product from different brand), and the food smell funny.. plus a smell of burnt plastic. Perhaps I set the temp too high. Anyway, I better find a ceramic plate or bowl for microwave reheating.

Back to this Aladdin bowl. I will use it as a lunch box for salad or noodle soup. If I took a salad, I will need seperate mini container for the dressing. See ya after Ramadan.

stamp stamp stamp

Well, this is a latepost. I supposed to post this at the beginning of this year, in January. Pfft.. Sorry for rare posting lately. Pas trop motivée. Désolée. I'm also on a tight budget at the moment. So I don't buy things for months. Yup. So I will post things I already have, which I haven't share here. Let see..

Here are some stamps bought on the Made With Love store at Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. 

On the left side, is Lawn Fawn clear stamps. This stamp is useful if you want to make your own calendar. Beside numbers, there are also some icons for weather. It's kinda cute, but very pricey. It costs around 250k rupiah (about 20 USD) here, while it costs USD 15 on the official website. 

On the top right, there are three Panda rubber stamps. It costs about 14k each. They're not in their pristine condition though.. but well, they still work.

The set of three stamps are the Studio G clear stamps. I think it was value for money. They cost 65k for assorted of three stamps. 

I haven't tested them. From my experience, I'm so lost with clear stamps. I just haven't found the right ink to use with. I mean, the ink which is affordable and good matte finish. I haven't mastered the right technique to chop stamp as well.. you know, the amount of ink, the right pressure, etc. 

So hop, they were all went into my plastic container. See yuh. 

scheduler 2017

I know it's already late. But better late than never. So, here goes my schedule check à la moi. I have the template from The Handmade Home (many many thanks for the generosity) and then I just add the simple cover which I designed myself.

For me, I like this a lot. It's slim, only 12 sheets of A5-sized paper, and I can see all of my schedule at a glance.