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[Pen/Pencil Review] I Found a New Store…
In continuing with a theme of “Rhonda is a pen addictâ€, I have too many pens but keep acquiring more – compounded with “Squirrel Brain†to some degree – it’s hard to focus when it’s 100+ degrees and you have intermittent houseguests. We love having houseguests but it does play a little havoc with trains of thought. The ability to be distracted by such things as your friend, Rosemary Clement, cluing you into an Japanese book and stationary store not that far from where you live…that when you get there find ANOTHER Japanese “general store†ALSO with stationary in the same parking lot…is quite high. That happened this weekend.
There’s a Kinokuniya store in Carrollton in the same shopping center as a Daiso. $20-ish at each store and a handful of pens later… I can’t figure out which one to start with to review. I’m already kinda in love—maybe giddy? But I have rollerballs, gel pens, multi-pens, novelties (most of the novelties are gifts for other people), an eraser and a small stationary pack. The largest point size in the gel/rollerballs is a 0.5mm while the ball points are lovely 0.7mm needle points.
There’s a dog themed mini stationary set from Zebra Sarasa. There’s cats and bears from some company in Japan. And one stick rollerball that simply says “Stationary†on the clip. They all perform admirably so far. But considering how many I still have to review from other purchases (and a small order from Jet Pens that I JUST put in) that I’m now overwhelmed by how many NEW pens I need to review – much less the giant stash that I haven’t even begun to go through.
The future of this blog is really, really bright – almost literally – oh, yeah, I also bought colored notebook paper in a previous shopping trip. Neon college ruled and variegated pastels. Along with some neon Pentel stick pens that almost need sunglasses.
SO MUCH TO DO. SO MUCH. There’s the overwhelming part. And Kinokuyniya? Which also has wondrously kitchy and anime-related merchandise AS WELL AS BOOKS AND STATIONARY? I may have almost cried in that store. It’s probably good that it’s a 30-minute drive on a toll road or I might just live in it and that would be awkward.
So enjoy some photos of the current stash of merchandise. I promise I’ll be back on track next week. For those in the States, Happy July 4th this week. Be safe wherever you are, and be careful with fireworks if they’re legal where you are.
[Write the Story] A Ghost Story
Prompt: A Ghost Story Words: tango, diversify, blog, invisible, missile, glitter, scuff, balloon, bird cage, grizzly bear Story “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.†Mary shot David a quick glance from the bird cage she was cleaning. “What’s wrong now?†“Have you seen this blog?†“Which one?†Mary scrubbed the cage. “How did the bird get into glitter?†[…]
[Pen/Pencil Review] SoonerCon Pen Acquisitions – VIDEO REVIEW
This weekend was SoonerCon, which is one of my most favorite conventions of all time. It’s run by great people who go out of their way to make sure it’s a well-rounded and fantastic event. They never disappoint. This is going to be unusual because it’s going to be mostly a VIDEO review. That’s right… […]
[Write the Story] A Midlife Career Change
Prompt: A Midlife Career Change Words: chef, upgrade, monkey, turkey, fashion, team, harden, noon, elevator, baste Story “You’re giving all this up?” Handel gestured around the busy kitchen. The team bustled to baste turkey and create the delicious dishes for the upcoming holidays. “I am, but I know you’re an upgrade for this place.” No […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] A Slight Confession of a Lost Cause
When I tell people that I do a pen review blog, the comments range from “That’s so COOL!” to “You talk about what? How often? Really?” The “why?” is implied. But I admit I have a borderline unhealthy love of office supplies and stationary. Heck, I’ve written more than one blog post and interview article […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Thinks He or She is About to Get Fired
Prompt: The Main Character Thinks He or She is About to Get Fired Words: magazine, blow dryer, congeal, bluebell, cummerbund, wheelie bag, pastels, binding, science Story I knew something was up. I watched others go through the process. I figured my turn in the Wheelie Bag of Destiny was coming up. I mean, I know […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot V5 RT – Fashion Color 3-Pack
I try to give equal time to pens. This is another Pilot Precise V5 RT (retractable) This is the Deco Collection in assorted colors . I don’t remember spending a whole lot for them, so don’t judge the MSRP too harshly. This pen has a solid feeling point for the heavy-handed writers. This is a […]
[Write the Story] A Wild Animal Loose in the House
Prompt: A Wild Animal Loose in the House Words: pregnant, community, logo, statistic, democracy, honesty, criminal, ankle, orange, comment Story “This is not a democracy. I am the parent. You are a child. You will do what I say.” My words fell on deaf ears, and frankly all I saw was a blurry logo whizzing […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Inc. ClipClicks 8-Color Multipack
I was going to do a review today – and then discovered I’d already done that particular piece a few weeks ago. Yay for totally not remembering. Not. So… here we go. The last thing I picked up in a couple of random trips to Dollar Tree. This was the ClipClick from Inc. eight color […]
[Write the Story] Selling a Childhood Home
Prompt: Selling a Childhood Home Words: dreamscape, convince, pioneer, genesis, cumulous, jump, mash, condition, erase, gold Story My gut wrenched every time I saw the gold-edged sign on the front lawn. Also, the front lawn, it was never in this good of condition before the sign. I had to convince myself it was for the […]