Start Where You Are - Don't Go Someplace Else
So, you all likely know I have been on the search for the perfect journalling method. I've tried an inspirational one that seemed too doing, and have bene using a plain notebook with a set of fancy pens my friend Mia gave me after Winston ate my original journal and pens. I've heard good things about Patel's items, so when I ordered up this one, I was hoping it was the perfect thing — but I am sorely disappointed. I likely should have started with her book and not this planner.
The journal is in a blank book format, so you start in whatever month you want, mark that month, and then there are 5 weekly spreads to date as you want. At the front of each month is a lovely picture and quote (easily my favorite part!), with a small — too small — section for goals, another small section for important dates (I already know I have more important dates in a month than can be summarized in 10 lines), and a notes section. I also take issue with something I ALWAYS find to be a flaw in these kind of calendars — each weekday has a section, and then to fit in the 2-page spread, Saturday and Sunday, easily my busiest days — have to share a slot. This ends up ruling it out for me right away.
Also at the end is a weird section that totally seems like filler directly from my grandmother's 1952 datebook: a few pages with time zones an international calling codes, measurement conversion factors, roman numerals, the phonetic alphabet, and traditional anniversary gifts, birthday lists, plus a few blank pages for contacts.
The size is nice, easy to fit into a purse or bag, and as I said, I like the pictures. But this won't be solving any go my journalling needs, so I am still on the hunt.
(I received this item from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest opinion.)
The journal is in a blank book format, so you start in whatever month you want, mark that month, and then there are 5 weekly spreads to date as you want. At the front of each month is a lovely picture and quote (easily my favorite part!), with a small — too small — section for goals, another small section for important dates (I already know I have more important dates in a month than can be summarized in 10 lines), and a notes section. I also take issue with something I ALWAYS find to be a flaw in these kind of calendars — each weekday has a section, and then to fit in the 2-page spread, Saturday and Sunday, easily my busiest days — have to share a slot. This ends up ruling it out for me right away.
Also at the end is a weird section that totally seems like filler directly from my grandmother's 1952 datebook: a few pages with time zones an international calling codes, measurement conversion factors, roman numerals, the phonetic alphabet, and traditional anniversary gifts, birthday lists, plus a few blank pages for contacts.
The size is nice, easy to fit into a purse or bag, and as I said, I like the pictures. But this won't be solving any go my journalling needs, so I am still on the hunt.
(I received this item from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest opinion.)
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