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. 

starbucks planner indonesia 2017

Say hello to my new Starbucks planner !! Yaaayyyy !!

Each year, Starbucks offers a yearly planner for their Starbucks card holder. Of course there's a catch (Terms and Condition applied). You have to collect 20 stars (points) within the period. Otherwise, there's a shortcut. When you add value (top-up) the card for Rp 1 million (about USD 75) in single transaction, you'll have it right away. 

The last time I had Starbucks planner was 2014. This year's planner is quite bulky. A5 sized. Hard cover with gold pattern plastic sleeve. Off-white uncoated paper. Each month has different design theme. Mostly decorated with cofee-related stained watercolor. Nice.  There's monthly section and weekly section. The weekly layout is simple. The minus point for me is there's no ruled pages.

What I like from Starbucks Planner is the pouch. For this year, it's a dark brown leatherlike clutch. Classy. I like it a lot.  

déménager

Moving out is giving me a headache. I did it recently at the office. I had to move out from my beloved cubicle. From une pièce bien éclairée --a place which has lots of natural lights as it's next to a window-- to a smaller room with no window to the outside. Well, at least this one has door and lock. So I can leave my things without worry. Oh, it's also quieter.. so I hope I can work in peace now.

This is actually my 4th move since 2008. Before that, I didn't have a desk in my campus. I moved to a cubicle next to my desk in 2009. Then I moved to other building in the early 2012. Then I moved to my lovely cubicle which also located in another building in late 2013. I thought I will stay in that place forever.. well, at least for a long period of time. So I have lots of books and stationery stashed in my desk. But apparently.. life changed. My cubicle will be occupied by another person so I have to leave. I now moved to a room belongs to my colleague. She has another position for about 4 years, so in the meantime, I can stay in her place. I just have to keep my personal things to minimum.Yay.

I'm not new to moving out. Je suis la reine du déménagement. I've got used to moving out.  Considering 4 moves in 8 years, I guess I'm not a newbie anymore.. I cleared my cubicle in just 2,5 hours. Alone. Well, I got help from one helper to drop off my things to the new desk. But that's it. I can't believe there were uncountable stationery in my desk. Now I'm tired. Photos will be added soon.