That’s right! Hobonichi planners are the absolute best! What I like about them is both their functionality and style. Their adorable, cute designs and attention to detail make journaling, doodling, and planning a total blast. Like totally rad!

Photograph by Clari Botello

But guess what? I’ve been cutting back on social media. I realized I was spending way too much time posting about my daily routine, and it felt like I was stuck in a never-ending loop. So, I decided to make a change and spend more time doing the things that really bring me joy, like art! 

Hey, let’s talk more about why Hobonichi planners are my jam! My Hobonichi planners make me feel super creative and help me stay calm and focused. I started with the cute cat-themed A6 planner with three cats flying on a slice of bread, but then I decided to upgrade to the bigger A5 version. 

They’re both great in their own way, but I’m leaning towards the smaller one for a vision book or to jot down summaries of my favorite books. The Hobonichi cousin will be my go-to planner for everything else. Oh, and I got a super cute cat-themed cover for it designed by Yumi Kitagishi! 

Photograph by Clari Botello

I’ve been thinking about getting an affordable instant camera to use for journaling. I’ve actually never owned an instant camera before, so I’m pretty much excited about this! So yea…this is pretty much what I’ve been up to lately in my 40s, since I haven’t been posting much on social media. I made my social media online presence fade out, so other areas in my life can blossom.

Photograph by Clari Botello

I’ve started a new Instagram account called totally.meow and have been running The Cat Bean since December on IG. My husband follows me in addition to other cats around the world. This account is dedicated to our cat Bittyna and the love for all nekos! Totally Meow is my new account that I’m starting from scratch and just posting the things that I find totally rad. Alright, it’s Hobonichi time!

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