I started my first semester for school year 2021 - 2022 last August but here I am, making a blogpost about the stuff I got for school! Be prepared to see lots of stationery hauls this month because I decided to post my stationery hauls even if I got them like months ago. (Since my love for blogging came back lol). I am supposed to be studying atm but oh well..

I am now on my junior year in college, which means I only have one level left and I am done with school! Making me think about how much time left before I finish my degree is quite scary for me, how I wish I can be an academic student forever along with my friends, but, life must go on. 

In this blogpost, I am going to give you a run through of the things I got for school this year! I will also be providing links for the stuff I got online as well!

6 in 1 Mini Correction Tape - 55 PHP - I'm quite obsessed in hoarding correction tapes, so I got these mini correction tapes! I got the one where it does not have any design and although I like it, I ain't buying one again due to the fact that its a mini correction tape, its quite small for me and I find it hard to use it especially when I am in a rush. 

Panda Classic Ballpoint Pens - If you live in the Philippines you might have used this pen at some point. Panda pens are very cheap and it works well for when I am doing note-taking and solving practice problems. I do not like to use my Pilot G-tech pen for studying because I don't want to divide my focus when studying because I need to take extra care when I am using g-tech due to the fact that g-techs are quite fragile so I save my g-tech for exams or final writing of my answers. I believed I got these Panda gel pens in a pack of 12 for only 60 PHP. What a steal!

Stabilo Pastel Highlighters - I bought two stabilo highlighters in pastel green and orange because my current stabilo highlighter (in the same colors) drying up since I have been using them since 2018. I try to stick with only one highlighter brand for me to get account of my highlighters and I will actually use them. 

Casio fx-991ES Plus 2nd edition Scientific Calculator - I got a new calculator because my calculator doesn't work anymore. I got the same model but in a 2nd edition, I try to keep my calculator as simple as possible because advanced calculators are not permitted to use during board exams.

Programming for Chemical Engineers book - My instructor required us to buy this book, so I got one. LOL. 

Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook - My parents bought me the Perry's Handbook since I am now on my junior year and anytime soon we will be using this handbook in solving problems. This is quite expensive and verryyyyy heavy. I can't wait to walk on campus carrying this handbook feeling like I am smartest kid in the whole world. LOL!

Check out the youtube video I made showcasing the stuff I got for school!

That sums up this blogpost! 

What are your top 3 school essentials?

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Finally releasing my first ever junk journal collection! I initially planned to release it last September 2021 however, I wasn't able to finish it right away because school just started and I didn't have enough time to do some extra curricular stuff. I kept on moving the deadline until October 2021. After my exams, we had a long weekend and I make use of the time given before school starts the week after. I worked on the journals from where I left it off, and I was able to finish the journals within 2 days, (and then I got sick sooo ;T-T; 

In order to break procrastination for me, (because setting this project aside was indeed a procrastination) I need to force myself to actually do it. ---and that is the hardest part. Also, knowing that you still have plenty of time to finish the task makes it harder to do it. I guess that is what happened to me in the past few months. Last week, since it is the only chance I have to make this release come to life, I was able to actually do it and finish it in a matter of three to four days. Honestly, I highly recommend to stick to your plan, otherwise you will be cramming yourself resulting to over fatigue like what I experienced. Though, I am all good now! 

Ever since I entered the realm of junk journaling last quarter, I have always dreamt about releasing my own junk journal collection for Christmas. I was quite hesitant if I can make it because sometimes, life gives you bad surprises but hey, I did it! and now I am doing this blogpost for y'all where I showcase my creations. The reason why I wanted to release this Christmas collection as early as September is because I want to give people who are interested in buying my journals a good amount of time to save up because honestly, junk journals are hella expensive to make. Considering the materials I used to make these books, plus I got sick while trying to finish it, no doubt, I will not going to lower my price on these journals. These journals are one of a kind and I see junk journals as a form of tangible art. I wish I can keep all of these journals but realistically, I wouldn't be able to use all of them.

For this journal release, there are four junk journals available, 1 Golden Book, and 3 Journals made out of food boxes. These junk journals are made similarly but different in its pages. Each journal has three signatures. To ensure durability, each signature is stitched before it was binded on the journal cover. A needle and thread is used to bind these journals. Charms are also added at the spine of each journal. All four journals have the same selection of beads however, each journal have unique charms, like a unicorn and an angel. How the beads were assembled differs from one another. All journals have a ribbon enclosure and some page tabs. Page tabs are added using a stapler but if you do not like the look of page tabs, you can simply take it off.

RELEASE DATE: 11th of November, 2021; PH residents only

Journal #1: Little Golden Book Christmas Junk journal

Price: 750 PHP

Specifications:

Junk Journal #2: Forest Green Junk Journal

Price: 420 PHP 

*pricing is based on the cost spent on each book*

A goody pouch will be included in every purchase of my junk journals. This goody pouch includes:

I have been exploring lots of journaling methods this year, one of them is junk journaling. Junk Journals are made from stuff that might be ended up in your trash bin such as product boxes, mail envelopes, kraft paper pouches and the like. The possibilities are endless with junk journaling, it is fully customizable with what you like. There are no rules! 

I started making my own junk journals at the premise of my home, scouting for old encylopedia books, books that are no longer in use, papers that are tanned naturally, and all sorts of rubbish. Slowly, I have accumulated scrapbooking papers that are enough to supply me in making journals. For my journal covers, I prefer to look for food product boxes. I cover them with construction paper to make it sturdier. The pages of a junk journal can be a mixture of everything -- scrapbooking papers, plain paper, coffee or tea-dyed papers or even handmade papers! There is no right or wrong with junk journaling. Papers are then combined forming them into signatures. These signatures are then binded to the journal cover using a needle and thread. I like to measure my spine first and see if it's divisible by 3s or 4s to ensure even distribution of the signature. 

Charms are also considered as fun add-ons to your junk journal. I like my charms outside my journal, in the spine. 

The downside of junk journaling is that it requires time and effort to make one. So if you are not willing to do it, then worry no more as there are lots of junk journal makers that sells their creations online from around the globe! Since junk journals are one of a kind, and often made using vintage pieces, whether that be papers, charms, or ephemeras, junk journals can cost around 15$ - 100$ USD based on what I saw on online selling platforms like Etsy.

What I like about junk journaling is that I am able to add things that I don't normally add on my journals because it might get bulky. With junk journaling, the bulkier, the better! Since I use scrapbooking paper on my journals, I do not journal chronologically. I pick whatever page I like the most to journal on.

Sharing to you some pages from my first junk journal I have completed! I got a number sticker set last June and I wanted to use the stickers in one journal. So I decided to make a junk journal for the month of July! Throughout July, I journal every single day in this journal. Here are some of my entries!

Prior to my junk journal for july, I made myself my Christmas Junk Journal for this year! I know! Christmas back in June!! I got so excited when my Christmas themed scrapbook papers arrived that I did not hesitate doing one right away. I loveee the cover and the journal size, but there are lots of things that aren't quite perfect yet so I am keeping this one instead of selling it. (I'll be selling Christmas themed junk journals this November! Stay tuned!!)

My mom and I slowly drifted apart with our go-to clothing store for years, Forever 21. Uniqlo window shopping became more frequent. One thing lead to another, and Uniqlo became our go-to clothing store to shop for new pieces. Today, I will be showing you my Uniqlo purchases for this year. I only have four items to show you and these aren't bought all at once. With that, let's begin!

Under the wave off kanagawa t-shirt - I've been meaning to get my hands on a Great Wave of Kanagawa t-shirt for quite sometime but every time I give my local Uniqlo store a visit, its always out of stock or the sizes available are either too small or too big for me. However, sometime in March this year, I was able to get my hands on one of these! There were several designs available but I like this one because the painting occupies the upper part of the shirt. I don't mind the text below as it uses a minty blue text color making the painting stand out. The fabric used is 100% Cotton making it really comfy to wear. I got mine in size medium and the best thing? this one was on sale! I got it for only P390. It also has a japanese text embroidery at the back. Luvv the details!

Sumikko Gurashi t-shirt - I've been an avid fan of Sumikko Gurashi since 2019 and I don't want to miss any chance of me getting ahold with Sumikko Gurashi official merch collaborations. I saw the whole Sumikko Gurashi aisle under the kids section. I knowww its for kids but I wanted it! I am not a fan of lavender t-shirts but I cannot go home not having this t-shirt so I decided to buy one. Luckily, the biggest size fits on me. Its 100% Cotton and I love the small detail when you peek at the pocket! I am not sure how much this t-shirt cost but I believe its only P590!

The next thing is this floral dress which I found in the kids section AGAIN. I don't know with me but I loveee their kids section more than the adults one. As usual, I got the biggest size they carry and it fits perfectly on me! Its has garterized sleeves, neck line and waist. Its a mid length dress I like to pair it with my white crocs. It also has pockets! I got this dress for P990.

Last item is an impulse buy, I got myself a new tote bag! My mom and I went to Uniqlo to window shop after buying stuff for school but I ended up buying this pretty tote bag! Its from a new collection that Uniqlo carries. I chose a simple design; grid with mini purple flowers. Although this collection carries lots of tote bag designs that you can match with its clothing. I chose a simple design because it goes with everything. Well, not really with my floral dress..

What also made me buy this tote bag is it has lots of features that you don't normally get on a tote bag. It is line with some sort of cheesecloth fabric inside; has a mini pouch and a string where in you can knot it to make your tote bag closed. The size is not that wide enough making it really flattering with my body, and I got it for P390! Good deal!

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