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Italic typewriter script practice here with Lamy Al-Star Ocean Blue <B> with Montblanc Burgundy Red.

To the students of this generation: School can be tough, and learning new things isn't always fun or easy. But the knowledge, skills, and experiences you gain along the way will be worth it. They can help you succeed, grow, and become a better version of yourself.

Don't take your education for granted. It's one of the best investments you can make for your future.

Ink

Montblanc Burgundy Red

Pen

Lamy Safari Al-Star Ocean Blue

Paper

Muji A5 size, 5 mm grid

Ang galing mag-alaga ng mga pusa ng management ng UP Town Center. Ang tataba nila at ang blooming! :) Si Luna ang calico cat. Hindi ko alam ang pangalan ng tilapyang pusa na medyo senior cat na. Antukin daw kasi, heheh. :)

Ever since my checkup in June, I've been monitoring my blood sugar every day. It has helped me become more aware of the foods I should avoid and the choices I need to make for my health.

Last October, my doctor advised me to start taking insulin. At first, I had a hard time accepting it. I couldn't help but think of my mom, who passed away from complications of diabetes. She was also on insulin, so hearing that recommendation brought back a lot of memories and fears.

Over time, I realized that acceptance is an important part of the journey. These days, I feel much better. I still experience that "electric" sensation from time to time, but it's nowhere near as frequent as it was last year. I'm grateful for the medication and the improvement it has brought.

I know I'm still far from normal, but that's okay. The fight goes on, one day at a time.

With all the work I've been doing lately, I've never had time to make a journal. I'll put a lot more on that.

Nakita ko sa T account ko.

Someone asked me to create a Latin version of the Nicene Creed in 2021. At first, the client and I had a good conversation. But as time went on, I realized that it was not easy to do—especially the capital “C.” I asked the client if we could increase the fee, but she accused me of cheating because, according to her, I did not follow through on our original agreement. I received many harsh words from her, and in the end, she decided not to buy the piece from me.

In 2024, I posted it in my Facebook group and told everyone the full story behind it. Eventually, I was able to sell it for the price I truly wanted.

Matagal ko na siyang nakikita sa nagsarang Rico's Lechon dito sa UP Town Center. Nakaabang siya lagi sa mga binibigay na pagkain ng mga crew doon. First time kong maka-encounter na may tumabing pusa sa akin na hindi ko alaga! Ang bait pala niya at ang sweet kahit dambuhala siya sa paningin ko, heheh. Ang sweet niya dahil nakatulog siya sa tabi ng bag ko. Naghahanap siguro ng kalinga ng amo ito. Kung pwede ko nga lang siyang iuwi, heheh... :) Alam niya siguro na cat lover ako. :)

Kaweco DIY Sports Berry <B>

Kaweco Blue Ink Cartridge

Maruman Loose Leaf paper

Si Jessie ang pusa naming walang pakialam kung pagalitan siya ng tatay ko dahil nasa loob ng bahay. Ayaw kasi ng tatay kong nakakapasok ang mga pusa (may anak pa siyang plain white, si Whitehead).

Nagkakalat kasi ng balahibo at nagdudumi o umiihi sa loob ng bahay. Napapagod na akong magpaliwanag sa kanya dahil alam n'yo na, sumi-senior citizen na. Kaya ako na lang ang nag-a-adjust. Kaya kapag wala siya sa bahay, pinapapasok ko ang mag-inang pusa.

Buhay reyna sila sa loob ng bahay. Feeling nila, sila ang may-ari, heheh. Katabi ko rin sila sa pagtulog. Sa dibdib ko ang anak niya; siya sa paanan.

Sa totoo lang, naaawa ako sa kanila dahil gusto nilang pumasok sa loob ng bahay, lalo na ngayong summer. Eh may kokontra. Kaya sinasamantala kong wala si Tatay para makapag-bonding kami sa loob ng bahay.

Lamy Al-Star Ocean Blue <1.9>

Montblanc Burgundy Red

Pilot Falcon <SF>

Diamine Dark Olive

Maruman Loose Leaf paper, 7 mm lined

I used to be interested in typewriter scripts in 2019. Seven years have passed, and I can see a lot of improvement in my practice. The screenshot is from a friend of mine whom I met in person in 2024 at a fountain pen meet.

I remember that in the 1980s and 1990s, before Copperplate became widely popular, Italic was also in vogue. It was easier to write than Copperplate, which required practicing many oval shapes.

I should have done this in November 2024, when we came from Taiwan. As the saying goes, better late than never.

Getting back into using the Speedball A-2 nib—still feels pretty great after all this time. Just taking it slow and enjoying the process of bringing it back into my lettering routine.