Hobonichi love + links
My new (again) obsession these past few weeks has been all things Hobonichi, specifically the weeks planner (I got the April start, Japanese edition). I think I've watched every Hobonichi weeks set up/flip-through on YT there is.
These vids are so relaxing to watch, and they make me want to emulate their perfect aesthetic, but my planner pages rarely look that neat. They're full of messy handwriting, and I'm still trying to figure out how and what I want to keep track of. Mainly health things (making sure not to be too obsessive about it bc of my health anxiety, it's easy to slip into worry mode), spending habits, appointments, light memory keeping, books/media lists.
a few YT journaling channels i like
Seaweed Kisses. Utilitarian-leaning, her layouts are not so rigid. Her voice and approach to journaling are v soothing.
Moonlit Journal. Aesthetic and calming demeanour. She mostly uses an A6 rn, but I still love her channel.
The Coffee MonsterzCO. Her voice! Her style is very neat, organized, and her sticker biz is very cute.
MystikMisfit. I love her drawing vids. Her vids feel slow, and calm, and her art is so inspiring. She's been working on her web home lately, and I hope she continues to blog there!
Lately, I've been spending time on Tumblr and Bluesky. I seem to swing between wanting to be perceived on socials/busier circles, needing my own space online (my blog), and the complete quiet realm of zines, where nothing is asked of me. Kind of like a step ladder of social needs, and I guess that's everyone? I'm trying not to get sucked into all-or-nothing thinking. Jumping back and forth as my energy dictates is better than swearing off platforms/socials forever. Moods, perspectives, and views change.
current read
The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell. Short essays on the age of misinformation. I don't agree with some of her views, but I like her writing style, and it's making me Think About Things, which is good. Plus, these short essays are a good way of strengthening my attention span rn. It's sad, bc I used to be a huge reader. Now, I struggle to get past one chapter at a time.
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