I’m kind of glad your journal isn’t “cute” and that it doesn’t have lots of “scrapbooking” elements to it. It’s refreshing to see only WRITING. As the scrapbooking kind of journaling is becoming more trendy, sometimes I feel bad about my journal because it’s not as “cute” as journals that are shared across social media’s. It’s encouraging to see simple set ups.
Yes! I have been journaling since I was 8 and I always wrote, nothing fancy, nothing cute; except for my ridiculous doodles when I couldn’t express myself with words only. I switched colors, tried gel pens, fine liners, even regular graphite pencils and I am feeling great with my ball point pen right now. I searched for inspiration because I wanted to create things, do something different than my old ones and actually I found Tina’s channel a month and a half ago. I got inspired and tried scrapbooking on my journal, didn’t went well: because I am not creative enough to make collages and it took more time than it normally would, so I stopped and felt a little sad. Then I realized that what matters the most is that I do what I am comfortable with, (I am glad I paused only for a day, to be honest) so it’s great to see something similar to mine.
I genuinely wonder when the term "scrapbook" was replaced, possibly hijacked by those claiming them to be "journals." So many UA-cam "journalers" are what I would consider scrapbookers. I am a straight writer. My journals are filled with written out thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. I find the arts and crafts aspect beyond the realm of what I am personally interested in.
@@deomnibusdubitandumest I get you! Even though I've been a viewer of Tina's channel for awhile now, I got into a journaling funk because I also searched for inspiration online but all that returned were the scrapbook kind of journaling and not just writing. I too have slowly been realizing that its about what I write, not how the journal looks. Best of luck in your journaling journey!
@@AvecPoesie I also wonder this. I'm trying to get better about not looking to the "scrapbook journals" online for inspiration and just focusing on my writing so I don't get discouraged, haha! In my opinion, journals shouldn't sacrifice thoughts, emotions, perceptions and reflections for the sake of looking "cute" ya know?
@@victorison Absolutely and I very much appreciate your rather thoughtful response. I had an experience earlier this year when I felt that I should perhaps begin embellishments upon my journals using things like washi tape, etc. Then I thought, ultimately, my purpose is to write ✍ and what did any of those accoutrements have to do with my writing? ✍ 🤔 I'm not passing ill-judgement upon those that enjoy using such things. I simply believe the term "journal" has itself become convoluted.
I am a long time watcher and to say I missed your videos is an understatement. I used to take notes in my own journal about all the amazing Journaling tips you had. It's so good you're back you look so healthy and beautiful. Also I love the functional journals so much. I'm definitely someone who can write for pages and pages and not care about how pretty it is.
I love the intro. It feels like a chat about journals over breakfast with a friend. I think everyone would prefer a raw authentic you rather than an over edited one! Honestly editing is so overrated and boring. Authenticity is interesting and REAL 💚
I just finished watching the video and I am so inspired. You truly have changed my life. I found your channel in 2016 when I was 15 years old and I have watched your videos over and over again. I started journaling and I’ve been at it ever since. My mental health has never been better, so thank you for all that you do for the UA-cam community. Your videos are so great for spreading love and creative fire. You truly are a fantastic role model.
It’s so amazing to see more videos from you! A couple years back, it was this channel that really got me into consistent journaling and I am forever grateful! It was you and AdventureDenali that got me hooked on Leuchtturm!
I'm so glad you are back, last time I was in a negative place and you helped me and now again I'm back in that place and something about you gives me so much calm. Thank you.
I have the same fountain pen but in mint green. It was skipping the ink and I tried washing it but it did not help. I ended up using my nail buffer block with 4 different sides. Without the ink and the pen washed I drew horizontal 8 and started with the roughest side first and then changed to the softer. This solved the problem. I saw this on UA-cam video but with a proper very fine sanding sheet (could have been a special one). There was a caution that the nib can get damaged but I could not use the pen as it was so decided I have nothing to lose. And apparently Kaweco have this problem with nibs. I also did not want to invest in this sanding paper which may or may not help so I used the nail buffer thing I had at home and it helped. By the way nice to see you back!
I am debating moving into a smaller size when I finish up my Moleskine.. this makes me want to do it even more! I CANT WAIT to see that new travelers notebook. You are going to love it! 💛✨
I love your videos! Just discovered you the other day and have been binging your videos. I'm new to journaling and your videos inspire me so much. On a side note - I love your bangle/bracelet!
You are the reason I gained the courage of journaling. Thank you so much for this gift coz journaling really mean a lot for me, it feels like my journal is my personal therapist available for 24/7. I was going through really tough time in my life and it really helped a lot. Thanks 😊
One of my fountain pens stopped working after a flight, too! It was just a cheap Ooly pen so it was no great loss, but there must be something about the pressurization in the airplane that messes with the fountain pen’s flow… Just found your channel and I appreciate your realness about journaling. I first saw your video about life being “boring” because these days I feel my life isn’t worth journaling about. But I think years from now I will want to look back at something, even if I am not able to do all the things I want to!
That's so funny - I wonder if others have had the same experience of pens not working after flights?! Thank you so much for sharing & welcome! I'm so glad that you are here
As I was sitting here eating my lunch it made me smile when I started the video and saw you were also eating 😊 Thanks for another real and relaxing video, and good luck with cleaning out your pen!
I would absolutely love to see a video on your transition from A5 to B6 to A6! I’m considering sizing down myself even though I love A5 and I’d love to see your perspective on it! :)
I love that you are keepin on with a journal even when it's not 'ideal." Isn't that the truth of life! I love your calm yet bubbly energy and your encouraging message. Everything is a season-even if it's not perfect. Hugs from Napa Ca♥️🤗
Please do a life update! I’d love to hear all of your amazing stories and how you’re recording them in your journal! Creative love and fire from a faithful watcher!
How I have missed you! I’ve been watching your older videos over and over again, they are an inspiration when i get into a slump and a comfort when feeling stressed. Thank you for giving us your time and thoughts!
As a fountain pen enthusiast it makes me so happy that you have a Kaweco! I love my Kaweco Sport- not to mention how adorable it looks, it's super portable/durable and writes very smoothly. I do find that it dries a bit too easily however, I've had to clean mine out multiple times even during regular usage because some dried ink got stuck in the nib. If you want a fountain pen that are both low maintenance and are lightweight, I'd highly recommend a Platinum Plaisir. It's cheaper than Sport but I swear this thing never dries, it still wrote perfectly after almost an entire year of being in my drawer with ink left in it! It's pretty durable as well, so you can kinda throw it around and carry it everywhere without worrying about breaking it. Either way, I'm so glad you're back and looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
so glad your back! your videos really helped me relax during my exam period a couple years ago, love your authenticity so much. You’re return has prompted me to start journaling again and now i’ve enrolled to study something i’m actually interested in. thank you so much
Love sitting down and listening to you chat today! It was a breathe of fresh air! You my friend are lovely! I hope you got your kaweco cleaned out!! Also, I might have some supplies to make that an eye dropper pen if you are interested. We will chat soon I am sure! Much love friend.
Maybe soon! My life is totally up in the air at the moment so there isn't too much to update on other than chaotic transition things lol but YES once we get a bit more settled, I will update
I literally was JUST thinking about you. So happy your back. Also an ENFP wondering if I should start journaling more. I'm realizing sometimes it's much easier to talk about events in my past if I've journaled about them. I find it very hard to talk about my past otherwise... its hard to retrieve memories just spontaneously haha. Does anyone else have that problem or is it just me ? : p
Please start doing journal collection. Please!! You gotta start the journal collection📔 📓 series from 2016.. I really missed it. Thank you once again for coming back..❤️❤️
Oooh - good question and welcome! The fountain pen is Kaweko sport (can be found at jetpens.com or gouletpens.com), the Roco journal is a bit tricker, but here's the website from the place I used to get it from in Qatar :) www.jarir.com/sa-en/shopby?brand=239206&cat=4&ptyp=81325
Yay! Journal set up! Hehe. I absolutely love traveler Notebooks! Which brand are you getting next? I have multiple sizes in Chic Sparrow and Sojourner, which I might prefer over Chic Sparrow to be honest. They’re so light weight and feel so good to hold…highly recommend ;P
i found myself drawn to smaller journals over the years too. guess it's the "cuteness" of them that makes you wanna own them and such XD i also have been struggling with maintaining and keeping up with my bullet journal. i tried to make it as minimal as i can, but i guess the daily pre- set up isn't working for me. i will switch to just writing random things like my feelings and special things that have happened and not try to do it daily (probably because most of my days are boring routine) hope it works. great video as always :D love you
We use the exact same fountain pen! I use green ink too (Robert oster green at night with a sack converter). Do you reuse the ink cartridges when they are used up? They sound so much easier but I’m conscious of plastic waste. Would love to know how you refill if you do!
I use ink cartridges and just reuse them. Once empty I flush them out and with a syringe put new ink in it. I've had the same 3 cartridges for almost 4 years!
Okay a few things: 1.YAY ANOTHER VIDEO!! ☺️😁🌻 2. This video reminded me to drink some water, so thankyou. 3. I love the cover and the plastic sleeves! 4. Where are your earrings from!? I love them! 5. Soooo excited for your new videos. Also I literally just ordered my next journal last night from Etsy and it’s got a leather cover! It’ll be my first leather cover journal so I’m quite excited!
What if you're going through a very long writer’s block and don't want to write anything? Not even current events. Because you know when you’ll hold a pen to write something, nothing will come in your mind and you’ll end up feeling more frustrated? What to do then 😞
So cool to see you back and posting again! I watched you years ago in high school- I think for a time you uploaded on Wednesdays because that was the only day I didn’t have rehearsal after school, so I remember coming home and watching your videos, haha. Such an odd thing to remember so clearly. I know this isn’t your usual video but I would be very interested to hear what living and teaching in Qatar was like if you’re comfortable sharing!
First and foremost, those earrings are beautiful! 🌙⭐️ they look like they’re clay earrings, I love them! Second, I was wondering what you meant by « nature journaling »? You mentioned it and it caught my attention! And finally, it’s so nice to watch your videos as they get uploaded! I have spent the last year watching and rewatching your videos; this feels so exhilarating and inspiring! 😍
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I’m kind of glad your journal isn’t “cute” and that it doesn’t have lots of “scrapbooking” elements to it. It’s refreshing to see only WRITING. As the scrapbooking kind of journaling is becoming more trendy, sometimes I feel bad about my journal because it’s not as “cute” as journals that are shared across social media’s. It’s encouraging to see simple set ups.
Yes! I have been journaling since I was 8 and I always wrote, nothing fancy, nothing cute; except for my ridiculous doodles when I couldn’t express myself with words only. I switched colors, tried gel pens, fine liners, even regular graphite pencils and I am feeling great with my ball point pen right now. I searched for inspiration because I wanted to create things, do something different than my old ones and actually I found Tina’s channel a month and a half ago. I got inspired and tried scrapbooking on my journal, didn’t went well: because I am not creative enough to make collages and it took more time than it normally would, so I stopped and felt a little sad. Then I realized that what matters the most is that I do what I am comfortable with, (I am glad I paused only for a day, to be honest) so it’s great to see something similar to mine.
I genuinely wonder when the term "scrapbook" was replaced, possibly hijacked by those claiming them to be "journals." So many UA-cam "journalers" are what I would consider scrapbookers. I am a straight writer. My journals are filled with written out thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. I find the arts and crafts aspect beyond the realm of what I am personally interested in.
@@deomnibusdubitandumest I get you! Even though I've been a viewer of Tina's channel for awhile now, I got into a journaling funk because I also searched for inspiration online but all that returned were the scrapbook kind of journaling and not just writing. I too have slowly been realizing that its about what I write, not how the journal looks. Best of luck in your journaling journey!
@@AvecPoesie I also wonder this. I'm trying to get better about not looking to the "scrapbook journals" online for inspiration and just focusing on my writing so I don't get discouraged, haha! In my opinion, journals shouldn't sacrifice thoughts, emotions, perceptions and reflections for the sake of looking "cute" ya know?
@@victorison Absolutely and I very much appreciate your rather thoughtful response. I had an experience earlier this year when I felt that I should perhaps begin embellishments upon my journals using things like washi tape, etc. Then I thought, ultimately, my purpose is to write ✍ and what did any of those accoutrements have to do with my writing? ✍ 🤔 I'm not passing ill-judgement upon those that enjoy using such things. I simply believe the term "journal" has itself become convoluted.
it's soooo good to have you back! You are like a breath of fresh air in this site
I feel the same way!!!
I feel the same way!!!
I am a long time watcher and to say I missed your videos is an understatement. I used to take notes in my own journal about all the amazing Journaling tips you had. It's so good you're back you look so healthy and beautiful.
Also I love the functional journals so much. I'm definitely someone who can write for pages and pages and not care about how pretty it is.
Thank you for being here
I love the intro. It feels like a chat about journals over breakfast with a friend. I think everyone would prefer a raw authentic you rather than an over edited one! Honestly editing is so overrated and boring. Authenticity is interesting and REAL 💚
I just finished watching the video and I am so inspired. You truly have changed my life. I found your channel in 2016 when I was 15 years old and I have watched your videos over and over again. I started journaling and I’ve been at it ever since. My mental health has never been better, so thank you for all that you do for the UA-cam community. Your videos are so great for spreading love and creative fire. You truly are a fantastic role model.
Oh thank you for those words
i'm so glad you're back, your channel is so important to me. i also love how "real" this video is lol. feels like a chat with a friend.
It’s so amazing to see more videos from you! A couple years back, it was this channel that really got me into consistent journaling and I am forever grateful! It was you and AdventureDenali that got me hooked on Leuchtturm!
I'm so glad you are back, last time I was in a negative place and you helped me and now again I'm back in that place and something about you gives me so much calm. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the inspiration! I started journaling so many years ago thanks to you and now it is so lovely to see your videos again!
I'm so glad you're here!
When I tell you I RAN to watch this video haha!
me too! as soon as i saw the notification i stopped everything i was doing
We all do lol 😂
same 😭
Lol not me hiding in the bathroom at work watching this 🤣
@@cassiespaz1 Lol that's adorable
Love your style! 🙌
I too love a pocket size for my journal.
Loving the healthy “keeping it real” vibe!
4:41 is just so relatable, can't live without a journal
oh my goodness i'm so happy that you use a ROCO book as well! i have an a5 or a6 one but i've never used it! time to use it now haha
I have the same fountain pen but in mint green. It was skipping the ink and I tried washing it but it did not help. I ended up using my nail buffer block with 4 different sides. Without the ink and the pen washed I drew horizontal 8 and started with the roughest side first and then changed to the softer. This solved the problem. I saw this on UA-cam video but with a proper very fine sanding sheet (could have been a special one). There was a caution that the nib can get damaged but I could not use the pen as it was so decided I have nothing to lose. And apparently Kaweco have this problem with nibs. I also did not want to invest in this sanding paper which may or may not help so I used the nail buffer thing I had at home and it helped. By the way nice to see you back!
I journaled for years, but I stopped in 2018. You’re inspiring me to pick it back up again!
Thank you SO much! Glad to hear that you're writing again
I am debating moving into a smaller size when I finish up my Moleskine.. this makes me want to do it even more! I CANT WAIT to see that new travelers notebook. You are going to love it! 💛✨
Loved this video endlessly
your videos are so authentic, can't get over it
I love your videos! Just discovered you the other day and have been binging your videos. I'm new to journaling and your videos inspire me so much. On a side note - I love your bangle/bracelet!
Thanks for making this slice of life video. You and I journal pretty much the same way 😊
I’m sort of relieved that I’m not the only one who has transition journals!! You really are a kindred spirit!
I LIVE for transition journals! They totally capture real life
Love your videos thanks for sharing!
I would love to see journal tours again! They were my favourite videos, soo calming!!
Lots of love
You are the reason I gained the courage of journaling. Thank you so much for this gift coz journaling really mean a lot for me, it feels like my journal is my personal therapist available for 24/7. I was going through really tough time in my life and it really helped a lot. Thanks 😊
One of my fountain pens stopped working after a flight, too! It was just a cheap Ooly pen so it was no great loss, but there must be something about the pressurization in the airplane that messes with the fountain pen’s flow…
Just found your channel and I appreciate your realness about journaling. I first saw your video about life being “boring” because these days I feel my life isn’t worth journaling about. But I think years from now I will want to look back at something, even if I am not able to do all the things I want to!
That's so funny - I wonder if others have had the same experience of pens not working after flights?! Thank you so much for sharing & welcome! I'm so glad that you are here
I love this stripped-back, unedited style!!! Being this authentic is so refreshing and exciting :)
So refreshing to see you back! Your videos have been missed! Love seeing your journals and travelers notebooks, too!
love this relaxed journal, relaxed video, I can't wait to see more!! so refreshing, so simple, im so happy you are back
So good to see you again Tina!!! Welcome back, you feel like an old friend to me!
As I was sitting here eating my lunch it made me smile when I started the video and saw you were also eating 😊 Thanks for another real and relaxing video, and good luck with cleaning out your pen!
Love kaweco as a lefty too! Welcome back!!
I would absolutely love to see a video on your transition from A5 to B6 to A6! I’m considering sizing down myself even though I love A5 and I’d love to see your perspective on it! :)
This! I came here to say it.
Oooh FABULOUS idea! (adding it to my youtube journal now lol)
Now that you said it, I think, I too don't like sprayed edges for a journal. A special edition book with sprayed edged is another thing, I love that!
I love that you are keepin on with a journal even when it's not 'ideal." Isn't that the truth of life! I love your calm yet bubbly energy and your encouraging message. Everything is a season-even if it's not perfect. Hugs from Napa Ca♥️🤗
i missed your videos! so glad you're uploading again
Yes! I’m living for all the content
Soooo glad you’re back omg
Glad you're back!!
If i may, regarding the silver gilding, you could always try and sand the edges with a fine sandpaper while pressing the book. :)
You're very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. :)
Ha! I adore gilded edges upon my journals/diaries. I find it adds a rather elegant touch. To each their own ☺
im so happy to see you posting again! love your content so much!
YOURE BACK!!! OH MY GOODNESS
A big hug!!!! 💖💖
i love your videos so much it’s my serotonin 🥺💛
Please do a life update! I’d love to hear all of your amazing stories and how you’re recording them in your journal! Creative love and fire from a faithful watcher!
How I have missed you! I’ve been watching your older videos over and over again, they are an inspiration when i get into a slump and a comfort when feeling stressed. Thank you for giving us your time and thoughts!
As a fountain pen enthusiast it makes me so happy that you have a Kaweco! I love my Kaweco Sport- not to mention how adorable it looks, it's super portable/durable and writes very smoothly. I do find that it dries a bit too easily however, I've had to clean mine out multiple times even during regular usage because some dried ink got stuck in the nib. If you want a fountain pen that are both low maintenance and are lightweight, I'd highly recommend a Platinum Plaisir. It's cheaper than Sport but I swear this thing never dries, it still wrote perfectly after almost an entire year of being in my drawer with ink left in it! It's pretty durable as well, so you can kinda throw it around and carry it everywhere without worrying about breaking it. Either way, I'm so glad you're back and looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
so glad your back! your videos really helped me relax during my exam period a couple years ago, love your authenticity so much. You’re return has prompted me to start journaling again and now i’ve enrolled to study something i’m actually interested in. thank you so much
Love sitting down and listening to you chat today! It was a breathe of fresh air! You my friend are lovely! I hope you got your kaweco cleaned out!! Also, I might have some supplies to make that an eye dropper pen if you are interested. We will chat soon I am sure! Much love friend.
Oooh thank you
@@OverallAdventures yes
I’m so glad you’re back! Will you be doing a life update video? Would love to see it!
Maybe soon! My life is totally up in the air at the moment so there isn't too much to update on other than chaotic transition things lol but YES once we get a bit more settled, I will update
I literally was JUST thinking about you. So happy your back. Also an ENFP wondering if I should start journaling more. I'm realizing sometimes it's much easier to talk about events in my past if I've journaled about them. I find it very hard to talk about my past otherwise... its hard to retrieve memories just spontaneously haha. Does anyone else have that problem or is it just me ? : p
Sometimes Simplicity is all that’s needed.
Please start doing journal collection. Please!! You gotta start the journal collection📔 📓 series from 2016.. I really missed it. Thank you once again for coming back..❤️❤️
Yes, those videos are coming!!!
Hi Tina - do you have a list of your supplies and where to purchase them - including your fountain pen.? I just found you & love your videos!
Oooh - good question and welcome! The fountain pen is Kaweko sport (can be found at jetpens.com or gouletpens.com), the Roco journal is a bit tricker, but here's the website from the place I used to get it from in Qatar :) www.jarir.com/sa-en/shopby?brand=239206&cat=4&ptyp=81325
Yay! Journal set up! Hehe. I absolutely love traveler Notebooks! Which brand are you getting next? I have multiple sizes in Chic Sparrow and Sojourner, which I might prefer over Chic Sparrow to be honest. They’re so light weight and feel so good to hold…highly recommend ;P
im new to your channel for the first time but i have been on other channels with different people.
So happy you are back 🌻 I prefer smaller journals too 👍
It’s 4 almost 5 am I’m not sure why I’m awake but I’m starving and seeing you eat I’m like omg I need to cook something right now 🍲
i found myself drawn to smaller journals over the years too. guess it's the "cuteness" of them that makes you wanna own them and such XD
i also have been struggling with maintaining and keeping up with my bullet journal. i tried to make it as minimal as i can, but i guess the daily pre- set up isn't working for me.
i will switch to just writing random things like my feelings and special things that have happened and not try to do it daily (probably because most of my days are boring routine) hope it works.
great video as always :D love you
We use the exact same fountain pen! I use green ink too (Robert oster green at night with a sack converter). Do you reuse the ink cartridges when they are used up? They sound so much easier but I’m conscious of plastic waste. Would love to know how you refill if you do!
I use ink cartridges and just reuse them. Once empty I flush them out and with a syringe put new ink in it. I've had the same 3 cartridges for almost 4 years!
@@Hollis_Creative_Corner oh wow that’s amazing! Will defiantly look into it then, thank you!!
I currently do not reuse the cartridges, but I'd love to learn! I think Brie from DocumentedJourney has some suggestions on this
Okay a few things:
1.YAY ANOTHER VIDEO!! ☺️😁🌻
2. This video reminded me to drink some water, so thankyou.
3. I love the cover and the plastic sleeves!
4. Where are your earrings from!? I love them!
5. Soooo excited for your new videos. Also I literally just ordered my next journal last night from Etsy and it’s got a leather cover! It’ll be my first leather cover journal so I’m quite excited!
The earrings were a gift so I'm not sure! Thank you, thank you
What if you're going through a very long writer’s block and don't want to write anything? Not even current events. Because you know when you’ll hold a pen to write something, nothing will come in your mind and you’ll end up feeling more frustrated? What to do then 😞
NEVER CLICKED SO FAST ASDFGHJKLLL
Saaaame
So cute
missed you!
So cool to see you back and posting again! I watched you years ago in high school- I think for a time you uploaded on Wednesdays because that was the only day I didn’t have rehearsal after school, so I remember coming home and watching your videos, haha. Such an odd thing to remember so clearly. I know this isn’t your usual video but I would be very interested to hear what living and teaching in Qatar was like if you’re comfortable sharing!
Thank you for the feedback! I will definitely do an update once I get more situated haha
Also, were you involved in after school theatre? That's my jam!
@@OverallAdventures yes!! That’s what introduced me to theatre, such a great gateway for a lot of people
If your pen was in your checked luggage in the plane then your ink cartridges were likely ruined by the low pressure from high elevation.
Do you have any other social media accounts!? Would love to follow!
Thanks for asking! I deleted IG recently and barely use facebook, so youtube is the best place to reach me
Oh boy…I did not come here for eating sounds. 🤢
Sorry but it’s so annoying to eat and talk. The noise made me crazy and I couldn’t watch it
Thanks for the feedback!
First and foremost, those earrings are beautiful! 🌙⭐️ they look like they’re clay earrings, I love them!
Second, I was wondering what you meant by « nature journaling »? You mentioned it and it caught my attention!
And finally, it’s so nice to watch your videos as they get uploaded! I have spent the last year watching and rewatching your videos; this feels so exhilarating and inspiring! 😍
Me too. Nature Journaling sounds super interesting.
Oooh more to come on nature journaling soon!!