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.

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.

Travel Journal for Japan 2017 (Part 2)

Hello again!! 

I hope you had enjoy my previous post, Travel Journal for Japan (Part 1).

And thank you for your positive comments and encouragements.

For this installment, I will share the second notebook, or Travel Journal, for my Japan Trip.
For this trip, I used the "Have A Nice Trip" notebooks which I bought from Traveler's Factory at Narita Airport Terminal 2. I bought 3 of this notebook for my Travel Journal, and ended up using two. It is always good to prepare more than less.

If you have any questions regarding my Travel Journal, do drop me a message using the message box function on the Right hand side, and I will try to get back to you as soon as I can. 

Enjoy.......

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. 

My Daily Reflects journaling.

Journaling is a (not-so-easy) habit, and it will be good if we can do it daily.

Every Day Notebook

#everydaynotebook #EDNB

So today, let me share about my Every Day Notebook, one that I carry on a daily basis.
This is part of my EDC - Every Day Carry. 

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)

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. 

Thinking about the 2016 planner.

It is the time of the year ago to think ahead - To think which planner to get for 2016.

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! 

Blue Edition - Midori Traveler's Notebook

Recently, and yes, recently...... 

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

Brain Pocket - Regular Size Traveler's Notebook

My people has been asking me this question:

"What's inside your Regular size Traveler's Notebooks?" 

So, I decided to do a post about my Tan / Cream color Regular size Traveler's Notebook, the Brain Pocket.

Brain Pocket was customized by a lady crafter from Japan.

I had this Traveler's Notebook since 2010 (shortly after I purchased my Midori Regular Size TN). 

I was attracted by the color of the leather, and the opportunity to choose the button I wanted to be on the leather. 

I have been safe keeping it and only decided to use in this year (2014).