My second Life Journal for 2018, and the third book for 2018

It took me about six months to complete the first Life Journal for 2018, and I'm had started my 2nd book.

Pen Holder for my Lamy Safari

I have been sketching in my Traveler's Company Blue Edition Traveler's Notebook (TN) and I decided to get myself the Lamy Safari fountain Pen - Petrol as the colour blends well with this TN.

Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen

Bought this TC fountain pen few months back when it was launched, and decided to use it rather than keeping it.

The set up of my Camel Traveler's Notebook.

If you own a Traveler's Notebook, at some point of time, you will be curious on how other users set up their TNs, how they use their TNs, where they buy this, where they buy that, etc, etc. 

It is COMMON. 

Being a Traveler's Notebook user for the past 9 years, I am still curious about other user's TN. 

I am always curious how they use their TNs, and how they do the set up. 

Personally, I carry 3 TNs everyday, and each of them serve different purposes. 

Question: Why do you carry so many Traveler's Notebook? 

Soon, you will find out. 

For now, let me share about my Camel Traveler's Notebook.

Inside My Camel Traveler's Notebook

My Camel Traveler's Notebook is my current new Every Day Carry.

For this Traveler's Notebook, I want to keep it as simple and as thin as possible, so that it will be easy for me to carry it around.
But at the same time, I want to be able to the most out of this TN.

Requirements:
1. A planner that allows me to write down my schedules, and also, a space where I can draw, doodle and write quotes.
2. A notebook for Brain Dump and important reads.
3. A pouch to store my accessories.
4. A pen loop that will not obstruct when I write.
5. Card slots.

So far, I guess the Setup has met all the requirements.

What's in my Traveler's Notebook:
- 019 Free Diary;
- 003 Blank Note;
- Advanced Zipper pouch
- Sakura Pigma Micron Pen size 03

Unboxing my Traveler's Notebook Camel edition

By now, many Traveler's Notebook users have all gotten their Camel edition.

I have received mine in mid-May 2016, although many users received theirs in late April 2016 or early May 2016.

Initiately, I have no idea what use do I have for this Camel edition, and I decided to make it my planner. Another planner despite my many unused planner on my study table.

Here's some of the photos taken during the unboxing:

Removing the TN from the box. 

Long Long Time Ago...

Long Long Time Ago... I started my first Midori Traveler's Notebook.
And ever since, there's no turning back. 

Got my Regular Brown Traveler's Notebook back in year 2008.
I have seen many photos about this notebook, and I made up my mind to get one for myself.
I remembered I had to save up for months just to own this piece of jewel. 

It has been a good investment - just because I am still using it till this date.

Over the years, the collection just expand.

It was a hard decision to get my 2nd Midori Traveler's Notebook - the black passport TN - because of the price. And after few months of saving, I finally got one. 

Over the years, I have been switching in and out of notebooks, but I still very much prefer what Traveler's Notebook can offer.

The collection will continue to expand - from notebooks to accessories.
And I am definitely proud of my collection. 

My 3 Regular size Traveler's Notebooks

Just portals of my 3 Traveler's Notebooks that I'm using currently.

The Midori Brown Traveler's Notebook and the limited edition Traveler's Company Blue Edition.

The Brain Pocket in natural leather. 

Traveler's Notebook Blue Edition

# Travelerscompany #blue edition

The time has come when I needed another Traveler's Notebook!!!

While journaling in my Brain Pocket Traveler's Notebook, I realised that it's too thick it is difficult to write in. So I broke away my Personal Journal insert and transfer to the new Blue Edition.

[Related post: My Brain Pocket Traveler's Notebook]

Drawstring bag from Lowland Originals.

As I mentioned in the previous post that I need a protection for my Traveler's Notebook, and at the same time, I happened to chance upon some lovely handmade drawstring bags on a Facebook group. I decided to give in to my temptation, and to get myself 2 drawstring bags, not knowing what to expect.

I contacted Reene Luitjes from Lowland Originals, and asked if she has anything suitable for guys. She replied to my message real quick, and within a few days, she showed me these pictures:

I need protection for my Traveler's Notebook.

For years of using Traveler's Notebook, I hardly have any frustration(s) until recently.
The frustration(s) are pretty minor things, but it's never a good thing to let frustrations spoil your loves.

This little thing, also known as the tin clasp, and it's task is to hold the elastic bands together.
It's an unique icon for Midori Traveler's Notebook. 

(Related post on Traveler's Notebook and Company Facebook page)

Fixing my Midori Star Ferry Edition Brass pen

If you own a Midori brass pen, you definitely love how functional this little pen is:

- it's small to carry around;

- the refill has an extra fine nib, suitable for those who has small hand writing;

- the refill is cheap;

- and most importantly, it's beautiful. 

But, after using for a (long) period of time, you might faced a challenge that the nib got "sucked" into the body. And that's because the stopper at the back of the body lost its grip. 

If you are facing a similar experience, you are not alone. 

My (current) Midori Traveler's (Life) Notebook

New year is just around the corner and it's time to revamp my Midori Traveler's Notebook (MTN).

I have used a couple of different leather covers and nothing beat this Midori Traveler's Notebook. It has been with me since 2008 (about 7 years), and I can say, it's Built to Last. So far, I have yet replace the internal and external elastic cords, the only things I have changed are the inserts in it. 

Many readers have commented that they like the outlook of my leather cover.
And I will always tell them, "abuse your MTN to bring out its character". 

Time to reorganise my Traveler's Notebooks.

There are too much temptation when it comes to different Traveler's Notebook.

I can never make up my mind which one is the best for me; and so, I decided to use whatever TN that interest me.

So now, I am using 3 different TNs. 

The Metal stencil

We have just brought in some metal stencil which is ideal for your journaling!!

This stencil allows you to draw out about 60 different icons. 

Update of my Expenses Wallet (using a Midori Traveler's Notebook).

Remember my previous post about converting my PP MTN into a Expenses wallet? 

I have been using this system for about 2-months, and I find that I can save some money with this system. 

So what do I have inside this passport Midori Traveler's Notebook? 

Converting my Midori Traveler's Notebook into a Expenses Wallet

This is the black passport Midori Traveler's Notebook, which was my Every Day Carry (My PP MTN, My New Every Day Carry).

After changing out (The Only Constant Thing is Changes) from this PP MTM, I have no use for this beautiful PP MTN - I kept it inside a storage box....

Until last night - I decided organise my expenses wallet.

Situation:
Previously, I was using zipper coin pouches to hold the expenses monies (Household expenses & Transport expenses), and my Expenses Record Book (ERB) is totally a separate entity.

I have kept my ERB in my planner - which means that sometimes, I will forget to update my expenses until a few days later. 

I find it a challenge just to remember to update the expenses record book.  

This has to change! 

The only constant thing is Changes.

I have tried to keep my EveryDayCarry (EDC) pocket book simple, and I couldn't quite make up which to use?

I have been carrying my black Midori Traveler's Notebook passport size for many months, but somehow, I find there's a lack in something. 

Midori Traveler's Notebook - The Passport

I believe this is one of the earliest limited edition passport notebook when Midori first launched their Traveler's Notebook Passport size. 

There was also a blue color passport notebook - the craze for old notebooks are back. 

Blue Edition - Midori Traveler's Notebook

Recently, and yes, recently...... 

Midori launched their latest Traveler's Notebook, the Blue Edition.