hmm. i'm torn! so i was all set to buy another space 24 from the daily planner, as i have been happy using this format (or the 24's l'il sister, space 17) for the past few years.
however, my trusty planner is backordered, and i have seen some things recently that have me tempted to wander away from the tried-and-true. the exotic little pretties that caught my eye come from the far east (japan and korea) and they seem to play hard to get, making them even more attractive in my eyes.
it all started when i saw this post at the well-appointed desk (fellow paper/organization fiends: add this to your reader, stat!).
from the same company (mark's japan), a weekly 2011 planner that is supposed to be customized with decorative tape.
this, i'm afraid, seemed to be just a gateway for me. discovering the above beauties led to exploration of the more whimsical planner offerings from japanese designer shinzi katoh. i actually found the best selection of these on ebay (korean ebay retailer: everyday happy smile. yes, that's what it's called!). the photos below are from everyday happy smile's product description.
then, there is the gorgeous korean mm/mg line. this brand is such a tease, and almost cruel, since it only seems to be available in australia (read: outrageous shipping costs). one positive is that the products are undated -- perfect for a fresh start at any time!
here is their "past, present, future" weekly diary:
then, there is the much-less-minimal behemoth:
with daily, weekly AND monthly pages, this notebook is likely way more planner than i need. but it's still tempting!
well, after all that, i'm still undecided. but i'm having fun looking at all these options! anyone have any experience with these asian brands?
in others news
✔ i BIT IT on the pavement (ie, tripped over my feet and took a rather impressive spill) yesterday during the first mile of a 9-mile run. with a bloody knee and scraped hands, there was only one thing to do: run the next 8 miles, of course! (don't worry, i assessed myself first and decided that it was okay since my tetanus was up to date and there didn't seem to be major injuries). however, today i am really sore on one side with point tenderness and i suspect that i cracked a rib. ouch.
✔ i appreciated your grant-writing advice yesterday! angeliki, i especially loved hearing your plan of attack.
✔ a couple of you asked about where the notebook i wrote the '100 things' list can be found -- it's old, but still available online!
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10.19.10
workout: 9ish miles at ~9:20/mi. i am SO much slower than i used to be lately! perhaps it's the lack of speedwork/true 'training'. i'm trying not to care since speed/racing really isn't my goal right now, but i admit it can be hard.
a break from real simple i decided that this (short) week i would forgo our usual grocery trip and just focus on using what we have! spying a bag of local bok choy + a package of tofu on the refrigerator's bottom shelf, last night's meal came together instantly:
yum. if you have never tried miss gc's recipe, YOU SHOULD! it produces a slightly chewy/crispy golden tofu with a savory sweetness to it that has never let me down.
10 comments:
planners! are the best! i LOVED the "past present future and you" planner... o'suz usually carries mm/mg stuff so check it out when you go to charlottesville! i have also seen doe-sf and poketo sell mm/mg on occasion. i recently went through some planner upsets myself (and do have a Space 24 on the launching pad thanks to you).
oh and the paper quality of mm/mg is solid!
!! well, i'm going to cville this weekend (as you know) so i will DEFINITELY make a stop @ oh suzannah. you are going space 24!? that makes me happy for some inexplicable reason!
i tend to stick to the same planner i've had forever because i hate change hahahah.
and grant writing?! can you share your tips? maybe not all your readers want them though hahah. butttttttttttt i want to write a grant (or two) while i'm here at the clinic but i have NO IDEA where to start!
I'm glad the tips were of some use.
I love the "everyday happy smile" planner. Great finds!
I must admit, I am already getting excited for January so that I can buy new planners and calendars:)
So sorry to hear about your biff--I took a major spill on the pavement a few years ago (I think I blogged about it?) and I still have a scar from it. I hope you don't meet a similar fate!
Oh no welcome to the world of older adults where when you fall you are like a sac of potatoes
This planner post is lovely and a total reminder that I am thinking of moving on from my current planner system - I have the Planner Pad and have had it for 3+ years now - I loved it enough I switched to it three months into the year when I discovered it in early 2007 - but now I am rethinking it.
you should buy the korean ones! :)
Theyre super awesome... Believe me, I've tried a few in my life. They last long and they make you smile :)
Maybe im being biased, though. I'm Korean <3
Jae
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