The movie "Free Guy" came out last year and at first I didn't have any interest in watching it because I'm not a fan of Ryan Reynolds, but I ended up watching it and it's become one of my favorite movies. It is soooo good! I loved the storyline and all the great actors. Even... Continue Reading →
Snow Day (Photos) and Unboxing Video of 3 Notebook Covers
Daughter had a snow day today, which means no school. She's both excited and bummed. Excited because she can relax and not worry about doing homework, and bummed because she spent an hour yesterday making Crepes for French class and now she'll have to eat them by herself (and with me of course) or throw... Continue Reading →
January 2022 Playlist
I was given this CD Walkman to try out and review and I'm really liking it. The sound is excellent. What I found super cool was that the walkman stores the songs somehow so the CD doesn't continue spinning like the ones back in the day. It doesn't store the music permanently. It seems to... Continue Reading →
Snow + Unboxing Video: Woodhouse Personal and Huckleberry B6
We got snow today. It's beautiful but slippery. This is a view from the study, where I spend the majority of my time writing, recording, and crafting. Here's a video of my unboxing of the Austen Woodhouse Personal and Creme Huckleberry B6. They are both leather traveler's notebook covers by Chic Sparrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikMXABdjj0Y I just... Continue Reading →
Unboxing Video: Black Beauty Creme and Dark Brown Scout
I ordered quite a few notebooks from Chic Sparrow late December and earlier this month. I'm a little backed up on unboxings but I'm getting there. This unboxing is of the Black Beauty Creme in the B6 size and the Dark Brown Scout in the narrow size. The Creme leather is their thickest leather. It... Continue Reading →
December 2021 Playlist
My backyard on January 1, 2022 Hope everyone had a great start to the new year. We got snow and that felt great! We'll see how the year goes, but I'm hoping for a lot less sadness. I don't say much about that side of life because it's just depressing, but I'd really love a... Continue Reading →
Northern Lights Paintings Using Gouache
I tried my hands at using gouache and I'm liking it. I like how smooth it goes on and that it dries matte. What I'm not comfortable with (yet?) is that it takes getting used to. There were a couple times I wanted to give up because what I was trying to achieve just wasn't... Continue Reading →
Unboxing Video: Chic Sparrow Emma B6 TN and Gastaldi A5 Folio
These are two of the prettiest notebooks I've purchased. I can't wait to start using them! Will post still photos of them later. For now, enjoy this unboxing. I was super nervous talking, so you might be able to hear it in my voice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yQR64I_MY
Hobonichi Techo Setup for 2022
As a writer, I need to be organized in my daily writing schedule, and because I also review books and craft (as a hobby), I need a calendar system that will not be too overwhelming, but be simple and easy to stay on top of things. I've been using the Hobonichi notebooks for a few... Continue Reading →
October 2021 Playlist and NaNoWriMo
Anyone doing NaNoWriMo? I try to finish a manuscript every year, and this year is the same. I'm writing the second book to a published novella. I'm hoping to make this book a full novel. The novella had one main character with a primary secondary character. The novel will have at least three main characters... Continue Reading →
From My Corner of the Universe 