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MyLifeMits
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Hello and welcome to my channel ^_^ Thank you for stopping by! I made this channel to showcase my love for stationery as well as an outlet to share my life in Japan as a "foreigner" (Japanese-Canadian).
Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have and I'll try my best to answer them all :)
If you've enjoyed watching my videos, please don't forget to like and subscribe to stay up to date with my life ^^
xoxo Mitsuko
Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have and I'll try my best to answer them all :)
If you've enjoyed watching my videos, please don't forget to like and subscribe to stay up to date with my life ^^
xoxo Mitsuko
Changing Hobonichi Covers & Journal With Me Hobonichi Techo #journalwithme #hobonichitecho
Journal Catch Up in my Hobonichi Techo A6
° My Previous Video: czcams.com/video/5iaM5wfj85M/video.html
° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com
International shipping available - Use code YT5friend to receive 5% off your order
The Limited Edition A6 zip organizer is linked here: bit.ly/TheSuperiorlabor
[Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, curating stationery goods and providing monthly stationery subscription boxes]
° Journal With Me Playlist: czcams.com/play/PLPtcwc3MfQhXKrGrHT6-qNQ-QrCCcC_IL.html
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° About me °
Konnichiwa, Hello from Japan!
My name is Mits and I am currently living in Tokyo, Japan. Originally from Canada, I have developed a love for the wonderful stationery goods that Japan has to offer. I hope you find the content on this channel useful to you and you enjoy the videos as much as I enjoy putting them together for you. Thank you so much for stopping by!
° Where to Find Me °
My other channel for Knitting/Crochet and fiber fun @mylifeknits
Instagram: @mylifemits
email: mylifemits@gmail.com
° My Previous Video: czcams.com/video/5iaM5wfj85M/video.html
° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com
International shipping available - Use code YT5friend to receive 5% off your order
The Limited Edition A6 zip organizer is linked here: bit.ly/TheSuperiorlabor
[Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, curating stationery goods and providing monthly stationery subscription boxes]
° Journal With Me Playlist: czcams.com/play/PLPtcwc3MfQhXKrGrHT6-qNQ-QrCCcC_IL.html
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° About me °
Konnichiwa, Hello from Japan!
My name is Mits and I am currently living in Tokyo, Japan. Originally from Canada, I have developed a love for the wonderful stationery goods that Japan has to offer. I hope you find the content on this channel useful to you and you enjoy the videos as much as I enjoy putting them together for you. Thank you so much for stopping by!
° Where to Find Me °
My other channel for Knitting/Crochet and fiber fun @mylifeknits
Instagram: @mylifemits
email: mylifemits@gmail.com
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I am back in a Hobonichi Techo A6 - Journal With Me #journalwithme #hobonichitecho
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° My Previous Video: czcams.com/video/IvUKHdW3StY/video.html ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com International shipping available - Use code YT5friend to receive 5% off your order [Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, curating stationery goods and providing monthly stationery subscription boxes] ° Journal With Me P...
Journal With Me Travelers Notebook #travelersnotebooks #journaling #journalwithme
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Catching up in my Weekly insert Traveler's Notebook ° My Previous Video: czcams.com/users/livefJFdoGF20_0?feature=share (youtube LIVE) People/items mentioned in alphabetical order: - Courtney Diaz @LittleRavenInk - Erin Ware @erin_ware_art - Marilou IG @mariloucadizmarshall797 - Pam www.etsy.com/shop/PocketPamStudio - Yulia oolahappystationery.com/ ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & mont...
Junk journal July Day 10, 11, & 12 #junkjournaljuly2024
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Don't forget to check out @megjournals for more information about Junk Journal July and @Janethecrazy for video too! ° My Previous Video: ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com International shipping available [Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, curating stationery goods and providing monthly stationery sub boxes] °...
Junk Journal July 2024 Day 9: Scraps #junkjournaljuly2024
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Hello! Here is my take on Day 9: Scraps for the Junk journal July challenge for 2024. It is never too late to start :) I ended up making that laminated sheet idea for Day 7, you can check out that video here: czcams.com/video/IIlWhtON6ck/video.html For more information about Junk Journal July, don't forget to check out @megjournals and getmessyart.com/Junk-Journal-July ° My Previous Video: ° Ja...
Junk Journal July 2024 Day 7: Window #junkjournaljuly2024
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° My Previous Video: ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com International shipping available [Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, curating stationery goods and providing monthly stationery sub boxes] ° Journal With Me Playlist: czcams.com/play/PLPtcwc3MfQhXKrGrHT6-qNQ-QrCCcC_IL.html ° About me ° Konnichiwa, Hello fro...
Mid year Review of Planners and Journals (& my one regret)
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Hello! I wanted to do a mid-year review of the planners and journals I am currently using (and not using). How are you getting along with your journals and planners? Have things changed at all for you? People/items mentioned (in alphabetical order): - Courtney Diaz @LittleRavenInk - Erin Ware @erin_ware_art - Get Messy: Join me this month during the Season of Calm : getmessyart.com/?ref=uiqntgj...
Junk Journal July Day 3: Fold #junkjournaljuly2024
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Hello and welcome to day 3! It didn't turn out the way I fully wanted it to, but I still love the finished page spread :) Are you enjoying these videos? Are you participating too? Let me know down below! ° My Previous Video: czcams.com/video/hqgsZDsBWOI/video.html ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com International shipping ava...
Junk Journal July 2024 Day 1: Spark #junkjournaljuly2024 #junkjournaljuly
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Happy July! I wanted to share a quick video about Day 1 - Spark. For more information about Junk Journal July, don't forget to check out @megjournals and getmessyart.com/Junk-Journal-July ° My Previous Video: ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly stationery subscription: www.thestationeryselection.com International shipping available [Full Disclosure: I run a small little business, ...
Journal With Me Traveler's Notebook: Manza Onsen in Gunma Prefecture #journalwithme
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Hello! We decided to drive up to Gunma and stayed at Manza onsen. I thought it would be fun to document this in my Traveler's Notebook. I also included some extra video clips from the trip near the end of the video. Thank you for watching! ° My Previous Video: czcams.com/video/rNvKrRCmFb4/video.html (How to Prepare for Junk Journal July) ° Japanese stationery goods online shop & monthly station...
Preparing for Junk Journal July 2024 #junkjournaljuly2024
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Just some tips for a smooth start to the Junk Journal July challenge :) For more information please visit: @megjournals You can also check out @GetMessyArt getmessyart.com/Junk-Journal-July People mentioned: Courtney Diaz @LittleRavenInk - beautiful monthly printables that you can use over and over again Here are some simple journaling prompts to get you started: - What are you proud of today? ...
Junk Journal Share - How I Use Junk Journals #junkjournaljuly2024
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It is Junk Journal July Time! I am so excited for Junk Journal July 2024! Here is a video sharing with you what I plan to use for this year. For more information please visit @megjournals You can also check out @GetMessyArt getmessyart.com/Junk-Journal-July People/items mentioned (in alphabetical order) - Jessica Rapp @twosilveroranges - Junes Journals @JunesJournals ° My Previous Video: czcams...
Travelers Notebook Weekly Insert #journalwithme #travelersnotebooks
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Travelers Notebook Weekly Insert #journalwithme #travelersnotebooks
Traveler's Notebook Journal with Me Slow and (Somewhat) Chatty
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Traveler's Notebook Journal with Me Slow and (Somewhat) Chatty
Traveler's Notebook Journal with Me Jogashima Park Japan
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Traveler's Notebook Journal with Me Jogashima Park Japan
2024 Journals and Planners Q2 Update : Traveler's Notebook, Plotter, Hobonichi, Midori Etc...
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2024 Journals and Planners Q2 Update : Traveler's Notebook, Plotter, Hobonichi, Midori Etc...
&Liebe Leather Zip Pen Case and Leather Roll Pen Case | Made in Japan Ships Worldwide
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&Liebe Leather Zip Pen Case and Leather Roll Pen Case | Made in Japan Ships Worldwide
Journal with Me Traveler's Notebook & A snippet of April Printable from The Stationery Selection
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Journal with Me Traveler's Notebook & A snippet of April Printable from The Stationery Selection
Journal With Me in my Traveler's Notebook #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
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Journal With Me in my Traveler's Notebook #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
Traveler's Notebook Charms and a Short Journal With Me | Mos Burger Collaboration
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Traveler's Notebook Charms and a Short Journal With Me | Mos Burger Collaboration
Journal Catch Up & Mish-mash of stationery goods - Sailor Fountain Pen [Compass 1911]
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Journal Catch Up & Mish-mash of stationery goods - Sailor Fountain Pen [Compass 1911]
Real time Journal With Me : Travelers Notebook Tokyo Edo Museum #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
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Real time Journal With Me : Travelers Notebook Tokyo Edo Museum #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
What's in My Pencil Pouch 2024 | Everyday Journalling Pouch, Travelling Case
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What's in My Pencil Pouch 2024 | Everyday Journalling Pouch, Travelling Case
Finishing my TN Accordion Journal Insert - Traveler's Notebook Journal With Me
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Finishing my TN Accordion Journal Insert - Traveler's Notebook Journal With Me
Traveler's Notebook - Journal With Me #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
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Traveler's Notebook - Journal With Me #journalwithme #travelersnotebook
2024 Planners & Journals | Techo Kaigi : Hobonichi, Traveler's Notebook, Plotter..etc.
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2024 Planners & Journals | Techo Kaigi : Hobonichi, Traveler's Notebook, Plotter..etc.
Planners and Journals Used in 2023 | Hobonichi, Plotter, Traveler's Notebooks #planners #journaling
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Planners and Journals Used in 2023 | Hobonichi, Plotter, Traveler's Notebooks #planners #journaling
Completed Journal Flip Through Hobonichi Avec (A6) #journalflipthrough
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Completed Journal Flip Through Hobonichi Avec (A6) #journalflipthrough
Traveler's Notebook vs Hobonichi Journal with me
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Traveler's Notebook vs Hobonichi Journal with me
It's always a pleasure being able to watch you journal, Mits! 🥰
What a fun cover!!
CAN’T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON A NEW ONE PECE when they come into stock. In the meantime, I’m loving format of the 018 TN and am going to finish off my 2024 ephemera in that even though I just started it on September 1st. So, would love to see more of you progress in the 018 here or on INSTA even though I am more than midway through a Hobonichi Techo AVEC A5 for the year so won’t totally abandon that😂
Hello! I have just found your video and channel. What a delight!!! I am new to journaling and seem to have fallen down a rabbit hole. My goodness, the journaling world is something else. I must plan a visit to Japan to see it all for myself and of course, to visit Amirisu. But you are speaking my language in your video!!! I am a knitter, knit everyday and have done so for years. I have been thinking how to have a record of each project, other than Ravelry, which I never update. Travelers company is the ideal!!!! At the moment I have been using Laine Notebook that they have created specially, but half of is included in the notebook is not needed for me and does not have space for creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your notebook I will be doing the same (will need to get another journal 😂😂😂 ) Happy journaling and knitting! Vasco 🧶
I will need to go back and check out the comments about gouache from the previous video. I have been wanting to give gouache another try.
Your hobonichi is just gorgeous - so glad you are back using one :)
Your spreads are so lovely! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful doodles Mits!!
Oooo u got a new palette !
My whole nervous system just relaxed. Thank you for the stunning audio visual treat.💖
Hi Mits, we are just finishing our 3rd week of school here in Nevada. I'm a teacher and missing the lazy days of summer for sure. As a child we always started after Labor Day in California. Love your videos always, the doodling, crunchy watercolor pages - what spoke to you that day. Thank you!
Mits I loved the photo of the Fanta Sign 💜
I live in a town in upstate NY (the states) and the schools in my area don't start until September 7th
So happy that I found your account. I love your doodles and listening to you chat. You have a very soothing voice. Its like im getting inspired, learning something and listening to ASMR all at the same time 😂 Love it!! Thank you!
Hello Mits, watching on a Friday morning. Hope your event got rescheduled. Enjoy seeing your & the kids drawings, color going on. Found pencil crayons, yay 😀 School: yes 🇨🇦goes back September. Middle of US before Labor Day in August. It’s still hot but we’re getting nice cucumbers in the garden- grown from seeds. Thanks also for the video clips. I thought the pond run was like” a mudder” but no, it looks cool💚🐾🌻🖌️📚 Happy rest of Summer🇯🇵
Wow i like your ideas ❤
❤❤❤ lovely doodles Mits!!❤❤
Have you tryed peanut butter and honey yummy my favorite..Love your channel ❤
Yessss!! I love that combo too :))
Ohh, you are the reason I want to buy an A6 for next year, it's so beautiful 😍
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I just got gouache too! I got to pick something out from Amazon for my anniversary at work, and had a $25 limit lol. So I picked out the Himi gouache set. I’d been wanting some for years and for once didn’t have anything else I needed or wanted. It’s very similar to watercolor but also different! It’ll take some getting used to. Can’t wait to see you use it!!!
Hey Mits! I use Derwent pastel gouache. They come in a 12 pan set and I think they are fantastic. A really good price point and would work well for a starter set. I think it is lovely you involve your kiddos in your journaling and It is great to see you back in the hobo. That crinkle is wonderful! Jane X
I wouldn’t get the Himi - it’s plasticky and goes gross. It’s cheap though, so maybe if that’s more important, I’d get it. It depends what you want it for. It really depends on how you want to use it. If you’re going to squeeze it fresh from the tube, then most gouache is ok for your purposes. I use gouache dried from a palette (I squeeze it into pans and let it dry out) so I have to use a high quality gouache that rewets. Holbein or Shinhan are OK for that. I use Schmincke Horadam and Daniel Smith which are pretty expensive, but rewet beautifully.
Love the krinkle too ❤
Mits I’m glad you have a Hobonichi to play in 😀you can hear the excitement in your voice. I feel so sorry for you and daughter having to deal with the whole beetle thing. That’s terrible! What’s if the student or a family member had a bug phobia 😳
I agree. It shouldn't be called a school break if there is no break. They're just little kids.
Yesssss, the crinkle! I used the A6 last year and have been missing it too. My dream would be for a Hobonichi B6 for 2025!
Hello Mits & Hobonichi 🙂On Gouache: my one Holbein true Gouache is good quality. My one Windsor Newton color also quality, creamy to paint with. My favorite few tubes are Turner Acryla Gouache. I bought a few pastel colors. Craft brushes are good to use, flat brushes for broader areas. One round brush should do. I hope Your daughter has to care for a bug only this one summer. If it does not make it the teacher will learn something 🙂Bob Ross, my son loved watching him. He used to paint on canvas boards with me over the summer🎨🖌️🗺️💚
Glad to see you back in the hobonichi! Thank you for the fun videos.
I love your Hobonichi journalling more than travelers because of the asmr…😅and of course yor lovely watercolors. ❤❤❤❤
Also I just want to say, I used the Jibun Techo this year and come July I missed Hobonichi terribly. Now that you've told us the One Piece techo is on sale I'm tempted to ask my friend to buy me it hahaha
i think the sakura poster paints/nicker poster paints behave quite similar as gouache -- that's the same paints used by the people in animation studios back in the day. i believe nicker poster paint is the brand used by Kazuo Oga who is one of the background painters for Ghibli films czcams.com/video/FTZhMGMe3SU/video.html
So happy to see you back on your Hobinichi. I have been neglecting mine :(….about the gouache, I used regular gouache on mine and it works wonders! No great for layering in comparison to the acrylic gouache since it reactivates with water but definitely less transparent than watercolors. I have some videos on my channel for reference. Have a wonderful day!
hi Mits! I just wanted to comment letting you know that I grew up watching your videos, ever since I was a child and deeply into crafty things like scrapbooking, journalling, painting etc. I have been watching your videos. I will soon be 18 and it is just fascinating to me how I have genuinely grown up enjoying these videos and now that I am getting older and discovering more of my own persona/self through all the years that I have journaled alongside your videos, its lowkey making me a little emotional lol! great video as always, I absolutely love watching these while getting to sit down and create spreads in my own journal. <3
Ughhhhh 😣 so sorry about the bugs and all the summer work! Your kids and family are so fortunate to have their loving, patient & talented Mommy 💖 Hang in there! xo
I have water soluble gouache. I am still learning how to layer because I keep mixing the layers together. With acrylic gouache, which is just (as far as I know) just acrylic paint that dries matte, the layers are permanent if you let them dry in between. Another difference is that the water soluble gouache you can have in an ordinary watercolour palette and let it dry in between uses, whereas the acrylic gouache needs to be used fresh from the tube. There are paper pads with waxed papers that is used for palettes. You just rip off the top paper when you are done and it’s ready for the next time you paint. Another palette option is a paper plate, they are waxed and easy to mix on. Also brushes used with acrylic needs to be washed thoroughly or they go hard and unusable. The water soluble gouache is more forgiving if you should forget to wash your brushes. Choosing one or the other depends on how you like to use the paints and store them. I chose the water soluble gouache because I wanted to be able to keep the paint in half cups in my watercolour palette. I chose the brand Schminke because that was what was available at my art store and I know they make good quality paints.
I love your drawings/paintings Mits!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Nooo I lost my comment! To try to recap what I said earlier, I want to try gouache. But I have held back on that due to the cost. I know that someone mentioned HIMI gouache in the comments. Aesthetically, I think they look amazing. But the problem with them is that they do eventually dry out over time. After they get cracked and dried out, you have to spritz them with water, and really put in some effort to reactivate them. I am too lazy for that, so I would prefer to get gouache out of a tube and use a flower palette instead. But, I can stand by Sakura Acryla Gouache! Do you remember my TV audition? I made all the animations and artwork for it in Sakura Acryl Gouache! You can buy them pretty much anywhere in Japan, and they are really great quality for the price. The only problem that I've had with them is that it can be difficult to replace colours individually. In the past, I have repurchased a whole box, when I just needed to replace two or three colours. I have fallen behind on regular journaling. Lately, I've been focusing on mastering guitar by practising every day. Just this past weekend, I found a really great deal on an electric guitar on Facebook Market place. I just need to get an amp and some pedals. I think I just need a tuner, a looper, and some distortion, and I think I'll be golden. A three piece pedal board! When you start paying more attention to what your favourite bands are using, the rabbit holes run deep. I want to get the Kurt Cobain Jaguar, but I can't justify the price of that right now. Even the Jag-Stang is pretty expensive. You don't really need the top of the line gear when you're just starting out. I ended up getting an Epiphone, but a lot of people downvoted me on r/guitar. People can be snobbish about a headstock, lol. If you managed to get one of the Tokyo inserts, it comes with a pad of postcards. Maybe that will make your daughter's project more fun. I think it's best to get all the work out of the way first, and then you will have the rest of the day to do stuff. As a master procrastinator myself, I realise that is easier said than done!
Why do they force people to take care of bugs if you they want to? How is that a learning experience? Just a traumatic story to tell 20 years down the line. Id throw them out and pretend i didnt know what happened to them😅 seriously. So weird.
Your poor daughter's summer break doesn't sound like a break at all. 🥺
It is quite stressful for the both of us :((
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Get the HIMI gouache
Thank you for the recommendation! Do you have the HIMI? If you do, did you get the full set, how do you like it?
@@MyLifeMitsGurl the HIMI is not a good option 😱 I don't know any artist who appreciates their uneven rendering… 😢 You only need 5 colors, not an entire expensive set: white, black, + primary yellow, red and blue. You can do anything with these. Amsterdam is a pretty good brand. ❤
I knew you’d be back to hobo lol
HAHAHAHa yesss!
This is a wonderful comparison video. Thank you for sharing 👏🏾
Hi Mits! Thank you for another wonderful journal session! Checked The Stationery Selection for Paper Message Tear Away Calendar and I do not see it. Am I able to purchase this online from the states? Thank you in advance.
Hello, I am sorry we do not sell Paper Message items in the shop :( I wish we could ... You may need to find a proxy/personal shopper for the items from them. I just checked paper message and the item is currently sold out - hopefully they will bring them back for 2025
I loved this video! Thank you for sharing!! So excited for the flip through no matter the format!
Great journal spread with SO much fun graphics. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your two new books as well. 🎉💕🧨🧡 And indeed, the fireworks were so small I didn't even see them... 😅
I love your videos😊 Can you plz show your more old journals video 😅