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Around this time of the year, I prep my writing notebook for 2022. I use a Hobonichi Techo and normally buy directly from the 1101 store (Japan). However, the cost of shipping has gone way up. It was $20 the years before, but now it's $80. I didn't think it was worth it, so I... Continue Reading →
Didn't really listen to anything new in September, just revisiting old songs, so I'll share some of my favorite songs in ASL by Youtubers. "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry, signed by ASLDisney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZLBcgRC0A "You Say" by Lauren Daigle, signed by Hannah Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzKRN0zlzEE One of my favorites that I frequent every now and then: "I See... Continue Reading →
Title: Gold SpunAuthor: Brandie JuneGenre: Fantasy, Young AdultPublished: June 8th, 2021 Date finished: September 17, 2021 Gold Spun by Brandie June is a Rumpelstiltskin retell about a 17-year-old girl named Nora who finds herself in a mess after rescuing a fae. The fae gifts her with a golden thread and promises to return to her... Continue Reading →
Left to right: Henson (Desert Brown), Garanno (Cocoa Brown), and Ariegois (Ashgray Black) These notebooks are honestly beautiful. I love that they have a table of contents and numbered pages. As a writer, these two features are what's most important to me in a notebook, but the soft and pliable faux leather, metallic charm, and... Continue Reading →
I was given three Le Stallion notebooks to unbox and review. I had no expectations since I've never heard of these notebooks but I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful they were. Here's the unboxing video. Photos to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3QBy5N_yI
Okay, I'm super excited because I've finished recording the unboxing of these packages and currently editing, but I wanted to share my excitement. Unfortunately, my camera's audio isn't great so I have do the voice overs during editing but if you were able to hear me you'd know I was super giddy with excitement when... Continue Reading →
I uploaded the video a week ago wanting to share the video and photos at the same time, but the photos were delayed because something else came up, and then couldn't decide if I should go ahead with the video and share the photos later. Finally decided to wait and do both video and photos... Continue Reading →
I skipped last month’s play list, but I’ll list it below. I’m not sure how I stumbled upon Empire of the Sun, but I really like their music. I’m sure I’ve heard of their music, but I may have just not known it was them. Anyway, really good stuff. “Alive” by Empire of the Sun... Continue Reading →
This video was uploaded a little late because I was out of town but here it is. I personally prefer thicker leathers but for some reason, this one speaks to me. I love the color and how pliable it is. The striations give this notebook character. It's just an overall happy little notebook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov5ftxcNzXg
I created this watercolor card for husband following a tutorial on YouTube. Husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary in Chicago, IL. We spent a couple of days in the city and made sure to have dinner at Giordano’s—the restaurant where we realized we liked each other, and so sat together. We thought we’d found... Continue Reading →
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