I think school affairs have every
reason to cause me my acne lol. They do appear when I’m stressed. 12 units is
no joke, as I’m meeting the minimum for my school load.
I’ve finished my report in Urban
Planning class yesterday. That leaves my report for Fiscal Policy and then the
exam for Friday class which means I have to read everyone else’s input on the
subject. So, add to that, here we go second quarter of the semester whoohooo!
Writing
Well I managed to score a few online finds, in the like of
new Tim Holtz washi and also Michaels stamp washi. I’m in love with the pink
Gelly Roll pen, it’s Php 56 each and I can’t stop thinking about trying out a
new set. I’m just really just fond of it.
I’ve thought of indulging in Bible journaling, maybe that
can help me out?
My laptop needs a sleeve and I thought I should give Lazada
one more try before I give it up. I’m still eyeing that Sakura Gelly Roll set….
I still can’t get over it lol.
It’s been to places I’ve visited
in the last quarter of the year, from Manila, Baguio, Benguet and also Pagadian
and back to Zamboanga. I also use it as my school bag. It’s durable, water
proof and I love the color. Basically, wherever I go, it’s there with me.
It was a surprise from C, who
also got a matching bag in blue. I adore this color combination, and it’s even
made its way to a hiking trip to the third tallest peak in the country last
October. If there was one bag that could be suitable for both travel and
school, the Granite Gear in Echo will have to be it.
What’s To Love?
It’s designed to be a campus
backpack. It’s weather-resistant thanks to the repealaweave fabic made of
durable Taurpalite bottom. The laptop sleeve protects up to 15.5 inch laptops
(I’ve been lugging around my 14 inch Acer laptop) featuring the padded gear
tech. Its profile is tall and slim, not short and stout and keeps the weight closer to the back for better center of gravity.
So how about for travel blogging?
Bring it on. For travel, it’s a smarter move to switch to a lighter and more
compact laptop like my Acer Aspire ES 11.
A laptop sleeve is part of the design that can transport even a 15 inch laptop
The second compartment features a
full organizer for pens, small extras even power banks. Even with my heavy
load, the back panel is comfortable. I've also made my windbreaker a constant attachment in there. It's foldable into a square buttoned cushion pack and it's very handy when the weather's threatening.
My foldable windbreaker is a constant companion in the second compartment organizer
Barrier Repealaweave
I can’t express how grateful I am that this all-around
backpack features barrier repealaweave especially for the front pocket where I
store my USB, headphones and keys. I probably can’t live with myself if any of
these got wet.
Full back panel for comfortable transportation of books and even traveling light
School and Travel
The Granite Gear Echo bag
couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s with me in campus, and doesn’t show
signs of wear and tear even if I stuffed it with my 14 inch laptop, extension
wire, charger, mouse, wallet, notebooks, pencil case, grooming pouch, reference
notes and even law books that come in hardbound (and can get really heavy) and
a water bottle at the side with still enough room for a folding umbrella.
500 ml Echo Bottle for water in campus and even outdoors
But oh boy, it’s never showed any
signs of giving up despite roughing it. It’s also fabulous outdoors, from Pulag
in Benguet to La Paz in Zamboanga.
No matter what its contents are,
whether it’s books and a laptop for school or clothes and outerwear for hiking
outdoors, the performance and durability is still the same.
The obligatory hiker's quarter turn in Pulag National Park, my Granite Gear Echo in Verb Petal challenging the weekend hike
The Granite Gear in Echo has been
discontinued, but there are other campus backpacks that also fit the bill and
are newer in terms of design but still can offer the same durability whether
it’s for school or travel. I got mine on sale in KCC Department Store for Php 1,220.
I'm pouring my thoughts on the first day of the year, and there's still so much to do but I'm hopeful.
I know I have to be patient with blogging, and I have to prioritize school and work. In the meantime, here are updates.
Work
Maybe I’m not the only one who
feels like a robot whose vacation mode has been disrupted. I took quite a long
time away from work, so when it was time to come back after Christmas and
Boxing Day, I kind of lost my routine and also didn’t know what to do first.
But then, there’s still New Year to think about, then it won’t be long before
reality will have to bite back sooner or later.
School
Even if we’re on a break from
school, we still have homework to think of. It’s also quite a challenge since I
decided to take the dive and take on full load of 12 units, that’s suicide! Or
so I’ve been told. But I’m praying and wishing that I can survive. I’m enjoying
my time off in the meantime.
Writing
Well my writing life goes both
ways. There’s the analog and digital writing life.
I’ve become productive at least
writing down things that I’m supposed to finish in my new Mini Happy Planner.
It’s so cute and I’m so afraid to ruin it with uneven pen strokes lol. As for travel writing, I still take with me a
traveler’s notebook, pens and washi even for short road trips.
I didn’t realize that running out
of ink can irritate me and test my patience. It’s a necessity that I complete
my traveler’s notebook so that I can move on to the next one. Does this give me
license to get a pretty set for Pilot Juice Metallics for New Year?
In the digital arena, 1) I’m back
to blogging because 2) I have a new laptop! It’s light, it’s fast, it’s cool
and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made this year. Yehey for
productivity! I don’t know where I’ll be without the card reader too lol.
Travel
I went on a quick road trip with
C for a couple of days, the traveling time took a toll on me. I don’t know why.
It’s not my first long bus ride this year, having gone to Pampanga, Oslob and
Baguio earlier this year. But for some reason, the bus ride to Pagadian just
didn’t sit very well with me. I’ve always disliked traveling to Pagadian by
bus, but had no problems traveling further via private vehicle.
Despite the crazy bus ride, I’m grateful
for the quick time out and also time spent with C. But we’ve got travel plans
brewing for 2018.
There's a lot to be grateful for, as 2017 ended and 2018 has just begun. I know that it takes time for my dreams to come true, but I also can't help but feel blessed that I have my family, friends and C beside me through it all.
But that
changed with the Travelon bag that we got me from Travel Club.
Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Light Slim Bag in Lush Blue
It’s slim and
compact and it carries my essentials very well. It also has packed anti-theft
features. I told myself that I’d use it on travel and the road trip to Pagadian
was the right chance to use it.
Second Compartment with Spare Zipper Attached
What's To Love?
The material
is smooth and sits very comfortably in a bus window seat, even on my lap when
back riding on a motorbike. The secret pockets inside can carry a lot of
knick-knacks, even a long wallet and relevant pockets for a passport and cash.
It has roomy
compartments, two for regular stuff, one in the front for small things like lip
balm, OTG USB and the slip on pocket at the back is for headphones. Even the
main compartment is large enough to hold a tablet and can even stay secure
because of a zip wall pocket. The front compartment has an interior organizer
and many slots for cards and other important documents. In short, it really
just has a lot of pockets.
I also love
that I can carry the Sony point and shoot for documenting travel memories with
C on the road, even special occasions like friends’ weddings and just precious
moments.
It’s made of
anti-slash material but it’s smooth to the touch and even has RFID blocking
technology. For peace of mind, the
zippers lock to shoo away those pickpockets during your travels. Who knows what
can happen during rush hours in public transport or even in crowded, public
places.
Front Pocket features RFID Protection Feature
RFID Protection
The front
pocket integrates an RFID blocking technology that’s similar to other travel
wallets to help prevent skimming of information from credit cards and even
electronic passports. If your credit cards, passports and even driver’s
licenses come with radio frequency identification chips that can transmit data
wirelessly, this can help insulate RFID skimming. You don’t want hackers
obtaining whole credit card information from you now, do you?
Ready to head out with my Travelon Slim Bag
Versatile Style
On top of it
all, I like that it’s a versatile style. I’m fond of shoulder bags so I just
swing it over my shoulder and I head on out, now that’s for my feminine
preferences. But during travel, I follow as the boys do and wear it cross-body
for hands-free movement especially during long road trips.
And the best
part? No more aching shoulders! It’s not just
for urban exploration, it’s also great for outdoor day hikes.
Travelon has
made it possible to explore easier and safer, and with sleek bags for
essentials in new places. The Classic Light Slim Bag retails for Php 2,390.00 in
Travel Club. Travel Club is located in the second floor of KCC Mall de Zamboanga beside Yellow Cab Pizza.
The whole year can take a toll on
each of us, from various obligations at work and at home. But as soon as
December rolls in, there’s the feeling of being able to wind down and recharge.
But even if you had a tough year, why do you need to look like it? The holidays
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It’s the time to make memories and
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