November Planner Set-Up & Ramble

How is it November already?!?!

First, let’s talk about October. It was a bit chaotic for me and left me feeling unproductive overall despite my journal often looking barren and neglected. I enjoy my time documenting the little moments in my life and October was too hectic for me to find time to do much journaling which left me mad at myself and frustrated overall.

I go into greater detail about my October trials in the video linked below if you’re curious.

But, I finished my Stalogy B6 notebook so I am starting a new one for November and I feel like I could use a “fresh start” so to speak.

Pens and Ink for November:

• Colorverse Vortex Motion in Benu Bamboo Viper Fountain Pen
• Diamine Earl Grey in Benu Skull & Roses
• Kaweco Caramel Brown in Sailor ProColor 500 Customized (no longer available)
• Robert Oster Campfire (limited edition ink, no longer available) in Moonman Spider Pen
• Tombow Dual Brush in 228
• Marvy LePen in Brown and Olive Green
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner in 334-38
• Pentel Brush Sign Pen in Pale Brown and Olive Green
• Zebra Mildliners in Mild Olive and Mild Beige

Many washi tape rolls and original sticker sheets from The Well-
Appointed Desk Shop.

Other items:

• Draco Book Clip
• “Campaign Markers” Brass Page Markers (Set of 4)
• Mystical Ephemera Sticker Book
• Knaid Vintage Astronomy Washi Stickers (40 Pieces)
• 106 Pcs Potion Labels Stickers
• AEBORN Black Washi Tape Set
• Vintage Galaxy Washi Tape Set

I also used a variety of stickers, papers and washi tape pulled out of long-term storage in my studio so not all items may be available or even identifiable. Raid your stash!

This month’s tip-in calendar (available as a free download for Patrons) features oak leves, acrosn and junpier branches. I fell in love with these vintage images and wanted something fall feeling without being specifically Thanksgiving related so I think this works.

My goal for November is to conscientiously make time to journal. I don’t want my journaling to feel slapdash so I’m going to try to set aside 30 minutes each to working in my journal each day. Instead of doom scrolling on my phone, I will use the time more productively. By reserving this time in my day for journaling, I hope to  feel a bit more centered — less scrambled. Am I mixing my metaphors? You get what I mean though, right?

From an aesthetic standpoint, I am focusing on a cozy fantasy/dark academia vibe again for November with lots of leaves, books, mushrooms and fall colors.

And now, the video walkthrough and ramble!