## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=0s) - The video is titled "I take my notebooks EVERYWHERE" and the current section is the introduction. [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=0s) - The host, Lucas, will be discussing his notebook life over the past six weeks in the video. [(00:00:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=7s) - He will cover his current Field Notes for everyday carry and some stationery he purchased on a recent trip. [(00:00:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=14s) - Lucas expresses gratitude to viewers for leaving comments, sharing their stationery stories, liking, and subscribing to the channel. [(00:00:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=18s) - The channel has been running for about two months and Lucas is pleased with the positive response to his videos. [(00:00:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=28s) ## 50th Ed. Field Notes Adventures [(00:00:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=40s) - A 50th Edition Field Notes notebook was chosen as an everyday carry notebook at the start of the year, specifically number 93 in the collection [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=42s). - The notebook was used for approximately six weeks and was taken on a skiing trip, reaching an altitude of 1900 meters at the top of a mountain [(00:00:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=55s). - The notebook's cover is not high-spec, which made it become soft and nice over time, and it was also used as a coaster [(00:01:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=64s). - The notebook was used extensively with various pens and pencils, and the paper performed well [(00:01:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=76s). - The notebook is a very enjoyable Field Notes edition to use, and some unique uses for it will be shared [(00:01:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=82s). ## Field Notes Calendar Setup [(00:01:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=90s) - A calendar setup is created in a notebook to note down important dates, such as friends or family visiting, or places to go, in order to remember them more effectively by writing them down and making a conscious effort to recall them [(00:01:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=91s). - Writing down dates, especially public holidays, helps to plan work time and remember important events, and this approach is repeated in later notebooks, possibly every four to six weeks, or less [(00:02:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=125s). - The calendar setup is not a rigid system, and it may be skipped for a month, but it helps with organizing upcoming months when needed [(00:02:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=157s). - This system is a personal and flexible approach to staying organized, and it is not a traditional bullet journal setup, but rather a simple and fun way to stay on top of important dates [(00:02:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=168s). ## Monthly EDC note transfer [(00:02:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=175s) - A process of transferring notes from a finished Field Notes notebook to reference notebooks, project notebooks, and other relevant notebooks is undertaken at the end of each month [(00:02:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=175s). - At the start of the month, a new everyday carry notebook is selected, and the choice is made from available Field Notes notebooks [(00:03:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=186s). - The decision to choose a particular notebook is influenced by the availability of similar notebooks, with a preference to delay using limited edition notebooks to prolong the enjoyment of anticipation [(00:03:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=205s). - A limited edition "Signs of Spring" yellow Field Notes notebook was initially considered but not chosen due to limited availability, with only three notebooks on hand at the time [(00:03:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=190s). - To alleviate the concern of limited availability, an additional three-pack of "Signs of Spring" Field Notes notebooks was ordered online, allowing for more freedom in choosing a notebook [(00:03:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=229s). - With the new order, the total number of "Signs of Spring" Field Notes notebooks will be six, making it less precious to use them, and one of these notebooks was selected as the next everyday carry [(00:03:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=235s). - The newly selected everyday carry notebook is a "Signs of Spring" yellow Field Notes notebook, which is currently in use [(00:04:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=247s). ## Field Notes Signs of Spring Mini Review [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=257s) - The Field Notes Signs of Spring Mini notebook has a unique cover with an embossed flower design, giving it an incredible texture that is enjoyable to touch [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=257s). - The notebook's cover shows signs of wear, particularly the non-embossed areas, due to being carried in a back pocket and exposed to dirt and the color from black jeans [(00:04:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=278s). - The bright yellow color of the cover makes the dirt more noticeable, but the texture of the cover is still enjoyable and has a three-dimensional feel [(00:04:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=292s). - The paper in the notebook has a linen-like feel, although it is not actually made of linen, and is pleasant to write on [(00:05:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=317s). - However, the paper can cause pencil marks to smear, which is an unusual occurrence, and the smoothness of the paper can also cause the pencil marks to fade or be erased when rubbed against fabric [(00:05:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=330s). - The combination of the paper's smoothness and the friction from being carried in a pocket can create an interesting shading effect around the pencil marks [(00:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=351s). ## Portuguese custard tarts [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=371s) - A collection of items, including a sugar packet, a business card, and a part of a takeaway box, were gathered from three different places that make [[Pastel de nata | pastéis de nata]] in [[Portugal]], specifically the [[Portuguese language | Portuguese]] custard tarts [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=371s). - A trip was taken to Portugal, where notes were kept in a field notebook about the number of Portuguese custard tarts consumed over three days [(00:06:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=387s). - A total of 13.5 Portuguese custard tarts were eaten during the trip, with the best ones coming from a place called Castro [(00:06:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=393s). - Castro was a shop that specialized in traditional pastéis de nata, producing hundreds of them throughout the day, and only had one coffee machine [(00:06:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=414s). - The shop's philosophy of doing one thing extraordinarily well and not caring about anything else was found to be appealing [(00:07:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=428s). - As with any trip, a search was conducted for potential good stationery stores [(00:07:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=438s). ## MUJI STUFF [(00:07:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=442s) - [[Muji]] stores are one of the few stores sought out, due to the brand's reliability and quality of its products, as well as its simple, earthy tone design [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=446s). - A 0.5 millimeter [[Mechanical pencil | mechanical pencil]] was purchased, which is made in [[Japan]], made of plastic, and has a mechanism that can be pushed in to close it off and prevent any sharp parts from sticking out [(00:07:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=477s). - The mechanical pencil has a removable front part that is semi-transparent and can get dirty from graphite, but it can likely be cleaned with Q-tips [(00:08:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=506s). - 40 mechanical pencil refills were also purchased, which seem like a lot, but their exact count has not been verified [(00:08:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=525s). - Two notebooks were bought, one with a unique dimension that was initially thought to be A5 size, but is actually wider than a standard A5 notebook, and another with a B6 size, which is about two centimeters smaller in each direction [(00:08:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=532s). - The B6 notebook is similar in size to a pocket notebook and is preferred for its compact size [(00:09:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=579s). - The notebooks are very affordable, costing around 2-3 Euros or US Dollars each, and offer great value for their quality and design [(00:09:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=587s). - The notebooks may be used as future work notebooks, but are not small enough for everyday carry needs [(00:10:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=604s). - The B6 notebook is the perfect size for a work notebook, but the A5 notebook is not small enough for everyday carry [(00:10:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=617s). ## Notebook thickness digression [(00:10:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=620s) - Using thick notebooks for work can be a drawback, as they can take a long time to fill up, with one example being a six-month usage period [(00:10:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=620s). - Over time, the notebook develops character, with the paper becoming wrinkly, pages becoming pillowy, and dog ears forming [(00:10:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=633s). - Despite this, there is a preference for switching between notebooks more frequently, due to having a large collection and enjoying the variety of notebook types and note-taking experiences [(00:10:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=648s). - A 40-page notebook is preferred, as it will last a couple of months, wear in nicely, and allow for a change to a different notebook afterwards [(00:10:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=658s). - The preference for switching notebooks is driven by the desire for variety and the enjoyment of trying out different notebooks [(00:11:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A&t=665s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CDSQUxz5A?si=RKpXQn-lul-hs9_9)