Hi there! So today, Koa and I treated ourselves to a Japanese lunch of sushi and ramen! It was so good… we haven’t had Japanese food in a while since Mariko and Bay left for Japan. In the photo above, you can see the “tamago transfer” where Koa gives me his hard-boiled egg. He doesn’t like them in his ramen, so I get double. 😁
In other news, I was eagerly expecting a new fountain pen to use with some blue ink I ordered. When I opened the package, the ink was there, but there was another strange-looking box. I knew I was buying a cheap Chinese pen from a suspicious Amazon.com seller, but I didn’t expect them to package it in box that says “MissKiss Eyelash”.
Photo info: Motorola Moto G (4), 3.64mm, f/2, 1/30 sec, ISO250 “Strange Box” Cedar Park, 2017
And when I opened the box, sure enough, it was a pair of fake eyelashes… 😠
Photo info: Motorola Moto G (4), 3.64mm, f/2, 1/30 sec, ISO320 “Fake Lashes” Cedar Park, 2017
So I left a poor rating for the seller on Amazon.com and returned the eyelashes. That Chinese pen non-transaction left a bad taste in my mouth… consequently, I’ll not be trying to reorder it, but instead go with another more reputable brand, from a less-suspicious seller.
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO320 “Sketch” Cedar Park, 2017
Hi! I’ve started sketching a bit lately, which is a lot of fun. I guess I am just enjoying putting pencil/pen to paper lately, maybe getting a little obsessed with the notebook thing, using a new fountain pen and ink, practicing hiragana and katakana, and being inspired by urban sketches. Life is good!
Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 35mm, f/2.4, 1/1500 sec, ISO640 “Traveler’s Notebook (Passport)” Cedar Park, 2017
こんばんは。How’s it going?
Today my brand new Traveler’s Notebook (passport size) arrived on my doorstep. I’ve been looking at these notebooks (formerly named Midori) for a while now, and after watching numerous YouTube videos and reading reviews, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered mine.
I went with the “camel” color leather, which not only looks great but smells nice too. If you aren’t familiar with a Traveler’s Notebook, it’s basically a plain leather cover, with inserts that are held in place with elastic bands. There are two sizes: the regular size and the smaller passport-sized version, which is the one I went with.
The most common inserts are notepads (lined, graph, or blank), monthly planner, weekly planner, and daily planner. In addition, there are craft folder sleeves, plastic zipper pocket, and plastic sticker pockets.
My starter set came with a blank notebook and two extra elastic bands. I ordered a craft sleeve and zipper pocket separately, and these three inserts are a nice start. It’s not too bulky, so I think I can add one more notebook (probably a lined version) and it will be perfect. I also attached a couple of small binder clips to the craft sleeve which acts as a little loop for me to attach my pen.
What’s great about the Traveler’s Notebook system (and there are many cheaper clones available) is that when you fill up one insert, you can just pop in another one. It’s super versatile!
If you do a YouTube search for Traveler’s Notebooks or Midori Notebooks, you’ll see that many people love to use them for artistic journaling. Some of the examples are pretty amazing, especially the sketchbook notebooks. Just check out this Flickr group to see some awesome sketches.
I’m using mine to do some little sketches, practice writing hiragana/katakana, and take notes. I’m also using it to replace my wallet – to hold a couple credit cards, blank checks, and some cash. And of course a couple Instax prints of the family.
I’m really happy with my Traveler’s Notebook and can see myself using it for a long, long time. 😄
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.5, 1/100 sec, ISO2000 “Traveler’s Notebook (Passport)” Cedar Park, 2017
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/4, 1/40 sec, ISO6400 “Cool Designs” Cedar Park, 2017
こんばんは。How’s it going?
Last week a small cough started visiting me, and then stayed with me during the weekend. I thought it might be allergies, but then yesterday I started getting the chills and my whole body was sore. I felt like I had the flu. So, I went to bed at around 20:00 and when I woke up this morning, I felt a lot better. I’d say I am back to 80%. Anyways, I guess I am happy that I didn’t get sick during vacation and that it held off until I was back home. ☺️
Today’s photo is of some pottery pieces that Mariko bought in Morocco. I love the designs. And there’s a cat in the photo too. 🐱
I hope you had a nice day, and happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! 🇺🇸
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