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Reddit expatriate. Classicist: Latinist. I nerd on specific veins. Reading. Journaling. Writing. Mechanical keyboards. Bullet journals. Fountain pens. Neography. World Building. Looking for that online niche, friends, and people to get excited with.

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I have a vicious journaling cycle that gets tired of the setup and what not so then I go to the hobonichi, and then I donโ€™t use all of it or donโ€™t have a need for this or that and then go back to a journal.

15.08.2025 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So thought:

I have an Apple Pencil
I have an iPad
I read books on iBooks

Can I PLEASE have hand written annotation!!!???? Gimme!!

14.06.2025 03:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I find it incredibly depression that weโ€™re all born these little sparks-full of potential-full of wonder and an incredible ability to believe in the special, the magic-the is slowly whittled away by life-dimming the spark until youโ€™re a grown ass cynical pessimist. I just want to start over.

23.05.2025 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Side by side of pens. One noticeably has less ink.

Side by side of pens. One noticeably has less ink.

This is what two pages of pen use looks likeโ€ฝ #journal #johrnaling

02.04.2025 03:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ghosting from page after

Ghosting from page after

Ghosting from page before

Ghosting from page before

Wellโ€ฆno more #leuchtturm books for me :( that ghosting is really rough. From a gel pen! Iโ€™m scared to even try my fountains. #journal #journaling

01.04.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Journal with this written in color changing ink:

May this journal be your refuge and your releaseโ€”
a safe harbor for the storm-tossed thoughts,
a quiet chamber where your mind may speak freely.

Let these pages carry your chaos and your clarity,
your questions and your revelations,
without judgment, without need for order.

Here, you are allowed to ramble, to rage, to rejoice.
To scribble in half-sentences or pour out paragraphs.
To make no sense at all, or too much.

May each word you spill lighten the load you carry.
May this space offer you stillness in the noise,
and remind you that even tangled thoughts
are worthy of being heard.

Let this be the place where your mind can simply be.

Journal with this written in color changing ink: May this journal be your refuge and your releaseโ€” a safe harbor for the storm-tossed thoughts, a quiet chamber where your mind may speak freely. Let these pages carry your chaos and your clarity, your questions and your revelations, without judgment, without need for order. Here, you are allowed to ramble, to rage, to rejoice. To scribble in half-sentences or pour out paragraphs. To make no sense at all, or too much. May each word you spill lighten the load you carry. May this space offer you stillness in the noise, and remind you that even tangled thoughts are worthy of being heard. Let this be the place where your mind can simply be.

New #journal, who dis?

01.04.2025 04:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pipe dream that my AirPod case was also a Bluetooth mouse, or clicker. Mmmmm

03.03.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah. Just take a look at the 2025 hobonichi paper issue. You may be rolling the dice at getting a bad one. :(

I actually ordered a 2024 A6 for a commonplace (it was on sale so that was nice) but I have completely stopped using the A5 2025. I tried to power through the bad paper and just couldnโ€™t.

20.02.2025 12:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are redating kits that might be easier/less stressful. And you donโ€™t run the chance of getting one of the bad cousins (thatโ€™s what I got. A bad run of the 2025, lots of bleed through/ghosting/feathering with pens that I used in the 2024).

20.02.2025 02:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Man that sweet spot between properly caffeinated and literally vibrating with impending catastrophe seems like it gets a little smaller every day

15.02.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6725    ๐Ÿ” 508    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 151    ๐Ÿ“Œ 29

I recently finished the first book as well! It was a slow burn to start for me, but really picked up.

15.02.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This was one of my favorite rides at Disney for YEARS

12.02.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Digital daily template with categories and headers: daily notes, current media, expenses, and happiness is a habit.

Digital daily template with categories and headers: daily notes, current media, expenses, and happiness is a habit.

It is a work in progress but here is my daily template. Some people have some super cool/complex/shortcut driven ones that I envy, but Iโ€™m just not quite there.

05.02.2025 05:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love @forevernotes.bsky.social! I do both an analog #bujo and the #forevernotes system. I need to get stronger with my shortcut game and work with my structuring a bit. I have a daily template that I enjoy. Sometimes takin notes digitally is more realistic for me, yet I love journals.

05.02.2025 05:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had a 2024 HON and itโ€™s exactly the same as a cousin just hard bound.

02.02.2025 03:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image 31.01.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23159    ๐Ÿ” 4035    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 678    ๐Ÿ“Œ 269

feeling a little bad about a lot of things! but that's being alive in 2025!

31.01.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brutal exchange between RFK Jr. and Sen. Bennet:

Bennet: Did you say Lyme disease is a highly likely militarily engineered bioweapon?

Kennedy: I probably did say that.

29.01.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3038    ๐Ÿ” 711    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 172    ๐Ÿ“Œ 237
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A bit of work inspired by @profporterfield.bsky.social and the hoodoo classes from @phoebehildegard.bsky.social and Brother Yona, along with my usual stuff.

It's been a while since I worked with my croc daughter! Isn't she the cutest?!

29.01.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is a beautiful color!

30.01.2025 03:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yall ever start reading a post w/ a lot of little subskeets and it starts off engaging and youโ€™re nodding, as you continue down, it starts to get a little weird - okay nothing wrong with a lil weird, but then there comes a time when the scale tips and now itโ€™s completely deranged? Or is it just me?

29.01.2025 12:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I approve of the Booger Book.

28.01.2025 20:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On a telecon today, a collaborator said "I've been... overcome by events"... and if that is not a *whole* mood....

28.01.2025 01:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everything can be solved with a new planner and new pens.

28.01.2025 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Your handwriting is beautiful!

25.01.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Witchโ€™s Guide to Journaling for Mentalย Health Journaling has long been a trusted tool for mental health, offering a safe space to process emotions, reflect on experiences, and gain clarity. For witches, journaling can be even more powerful when infused with magickal intention and spiritual practice. By combining traditional journaling techniques with witchy themes, you can create a sacred practice that supports your emotional well-being and deepens your connection to your craft.

The Witchโ€™s Guide to Journaling for Mentalย Health

Journaling has long been a trusted tool for mental health, offering a safe space to process emotions, reflect on experiences, and gain clarity. For witches, journaling can be even more powerful when infused with magickal intention and spiritualโ€ฆ

25.01.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A new journal and new pens is always a recipe to fix any and everything.

25.01.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That makes sense. Especially when some are dual (KU books w audio companions vs when I have to use an audible credit/EverAnd for an audio companion). To help me track it as Iโ€™m on the go, I try to use digital notes on my phone so I can then put it in my planner. I think Iโ€™m driving the struggle bus

25.01.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really want to track media type or at least where itโ€™s from. I have three subscriptions and Libby and I would like to visually see how much I spend on the subscriptions and library vs how much it would be for the books and audio books outright. Just canโ€™t seem to stick to it or have a layout 1/

25.01.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That sounds lovely!

25.01.2025 04:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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