Journaling Vlog: First Week Back in University | Hobonichi Cousin Planner

My first week back in school!!! We started on a random Thursday so it's a bit strange haha. I have the bulk of my classes on Tuesdays so this was more of a peek into what's to come O_O I'll likely get a lot busier as time goes on but I look forward to sharing my corresponding spreads with you through plan with me videos! Have a great day~
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Tuesday 02:16
Wednesday 04:55
Thursday 08:36
Friday 12:02
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Q: Do you do these spreads after the week is over?
A: I always film myself creating these spreads before the week has started and continue to fill it out during the week. I collect the footage at the end of the week and do my voiceover which is why everything I say is in past tense! I always prefer to plan ahead~
Q: How do you use so many planners at the same time?
A: Every week, I choose a few planners for me to use so I’m not actually using ALL of my planners every single week! For example, I always choose a planner for me to take on the go, one for academics, one for business, and one that is more decorative and fun. Part of what I do is showcasing spread ideas so that is why I have so different layouts!
Q: How did you learn your lettering?
A: This is a pretty annoying answer but...practice practice practice! I didn’t use a book or a single resource to learn. I honestly just picked up on the different types of lettering through my daily life (things like book covers, posters, etc.) and practiced whenever possible!!!
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[@thaopham9776]

Helen: drinks coffee in the middle of the night Also Helen at 2am: I don't know why I'm still awake >.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

LMAO!!

[@thaopham9776]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo hahaha I love your videos!! Take care and all the best for your new semester!

[@gamesandjournalythings]

I’m in my second year of nursing school and I feel your struggle!! Right there with you sis. The struggle is so real when I get 3 hrs of sleep then have to get up at 5 to make it to work by 645 for a 12 hr shift 😵‍💫

[@jenv1982]

Also where Helen needs to be friends with her fellow insomnia planner friends

[@Craftyfan-ht2iz]

Nothing wrong with sharing a perfect avocado

[@CierrasCynosure]

I'm sure you know this, but just in case, I hope you know that you have people watching (like me) who like to pause and actually read what you write and care about how you're feeling. I admire your work ethic very much, but I also want you to know how much I appreciate your honest reflections when things aren't going so great also. Wishing you a healthy and happy final semester of college, Helen

[@jacquelineoconnell2833]

Love the cute little dance you did when you got the books from ABC. I also love the heavy book content in this video.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha was a bit too excited~

[@AugustTien]

"hello- let's ignore my hair again today" 🤣 me everyday! I love these vlog/plan videos, they are so relaxing to watch but also makes me want to be more productive 🧡

[@DeniseTaylorPlans]

These are my favorite videos of yours to watch. I watch them a few times sometimes. One of thr reasons I subscribed to you! I also love when you show your pens and how you store them and when you buy clothes etc. Idk I just like watching your school life ❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aww thank you so much Denise!

[@farhanwarsame5785]

I just find this so aesthetically pleasing

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you!!

[@saraferguson1156]

I wish I was half as productive and organized as you are! I love these kind of videos the best. It’s neat to get a glimpse into someone else’s life and see how similar or different their likes and interests and routines are to yours. I always look forward to your new videos 😁

[@easilydistractedbystickers]

Omg the avocado comment. Me and not one but 2 coworkers had a conversation at lunch about having avocados at the perfect ripeness 🤣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha perfectly ripe avos are such a pleasure XD

[@tgeddes7602]

I would love to see how you take/organize notes in your language classes! Im taking Spanish this year and ive been obsessed with how others take on those classes

[@scarlethgodine6031]

Ever since watching your videos, I’ve been. Wanting to try the hobonichi cousin, and I finally got it 😆 I can’t use it until next year but i am very excited about that 😂 thank you so much Helen for introducing me this!

[@mariaelenagonzalez7000]

That looks like a lovely way to end your break (I LOVE going to bookstores!) I hope you have a great semester!

[@charlenejo2490]

It’s nice to see another person that puts tabs on textbooks. I always bought my textbooks because I did mostly online courses.

[@Calichikk]

I discovered you about a month ago and im still going through all your youtube videos, i love your content!

[@planasyouwish2064]

I love these videos. I hope you have a great school year 💕

[@SaraJHudson]

Dudeee you're handwriting is so beautiful. I love your videos, it's always so relaxing to watch and hear you. Good content.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Sara!

[@bernices422]

I’m out by 10:00 so when you say it’s 2:00 a.m. I’m blown away! You’re awesome! Stay strong and always remember you are an amazing person!

[@planandtravelwithdumont9967]

Love this vlog! So you're going to watch both classes for linear algebra 🤓 reading books in the language you're learning really helps improve it. If I read a good book in french or Spanish I'll recommend to you. I am also learning those languages.

[@SamDSo]

ugh everything is beautiful. love it!

[@jamiek8934]

I love your Thanos/Infinity Stone mug!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Jamie!!!

[@mariyahfarooqui5058]

Wait.. did she just say “sorry if I’m shouting”!!!!!!.. my cat meows louder than her 🤣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Haha I get a bit too excited sometimes XD

[@garnetmooncrow99]

I love that you are engaging in your language studies. When I took Spanish in college, the only reason that I passed is that my husband and I wrote "love notes" to each other in Spanish. It helped me grasp the language in a more effective way.

[@Jen39x]

That was fun! Brought back memories of years & years ago. I enjoyed linear algebra but I’m odd that way. Would love your recipe for chili

[@starbucksmocha88]

Always love seeing your vlog videos Helen! Your pages are gorgeous as always! And I don't think your life looks boring at all! I'd love to live in an apartment in the city and go to awesome used book stores. It was so fun seeing your book haul and your excitement for it (I was like omg Helen's voice is above a whisper, she's clearly excited about the books 😉😂). Also I'm definitely adding that WW2 Auschwitz book to my list. Historical WW2 fiction based on real events makes up a fair section of my recent read list! 📖❤️

[@keziahgayleagura4589]

Yeaaaay ❤️ I’ve been waiting for another Hobo Cousin Vlog 😍

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Enjoyyy!!!

[@michellehoang576]

Thank you for another plan with me video. I am sure your hard work in school will pay off when you graduate.

[@rhondabeard7012]

Your planning style is so versatile ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@raniko6646]

Happy Back to School Helen! I love all the book hauls!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Rhaw!!

[@ArielRenee21]

You’re such a hard working student. 💕 wishing you a great year!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ahhh thank you Ariel! I hope you have a great school year toooo!

[@charissasplans]

It’s so fascinating seeing how you go about your day and half of the night. I’ve been thinking about something and I just have to say it. I can probably name a few of the 5 people who give your videos a 👎🏻 every single week. It blows my mind that people can act so immature and they have nothing positive to do with their time. Moving onnnn….You’re so organized and I love that. You’re such an inspiration Helen. I hope you get enough rest and take time for some relaxation ❤️

[@Lizbethflores483]

Love your vlogs.

[@TheNailPlug]

I would love to see a Emoti Clear Tab. That would be so cute 🥰. Love your work

[@lovesojil]

Hello Helen! You have no idea how much your videos impacted my life so much. I am so inspired by you that I decided to take on so many challenges during the past years (such as applying for online jobs and joining orgs) while being in university. It gets tough at times but your videos help me cope a lot with the stress. It is one thing that I look forward to every Monday mornings hehe (you upload during Sunday evening in my country so I do not get to watch it when you premiere). Thank you so much for the inspo and take care, girl 😘

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oh my goodness, this made my day! Thank you SO much for all of your support. Sending you lots of love

[@xychen0404]

There is really nothing wrong with your hair. And btw, your clothing fashion is really nice too. I really like it 😊

[@iDillyD]

Oh this is really cute video. I feel so inspired as a new fellow vlogger.. thanks so much for sharing your life

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@faithfelice8792]

Thank you for the vlog.

[@sugarplums143]

Can you do a Google Calendar walkthrough sometime, on how you use it in your overall productivity system? Love the new video, and yayy on the book haul!

[@heshanikaveesha]

I like your journal writing and your vedioes 🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Heshani!

[@DuckieM]

Yay, another journaling vlog. I started journaling in my Hobonichi Cousin since the start of March & it's mainly inspired from you so thank you. Ooh I love 2nd hand books, but I am not an avid reader like you. I have to be in a certain mood to read & finiish the book otherwise I'd have to start the book again. Oh you reminded me that I have to add 'A Christmas Carol' onto my TBR list. Nothing wrong in attending two of the same classes, good for practice. When I was in uni I always like attending the lectures, I just don't like completing the assignments for it! lol I am also glad that you are able to change teachers for your subject, hard to learn if you cannot get on with their teaching style, you'll zone out easily & lose interest. Anyway good luck on your final year of university. Looking forward to more journaling vlogs from you! It's becoming my fav to watch. ^.^

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Mandy!!!! I'm glad you're enjoying these videos. Haha it's actually difficult for me to finish books too because my mind is always on other stuff. So I often have like 5 books outstanding for me to finish LOL.

[@DuckieM]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I wish I can read 5 books at once. I tried with two at a time & ended up confusing myself what event happened in where lol. Same with anime.

[@reihwan]

Late night anxiety out of nowhere was so relatable. I hope you are feeling better by now. Your daily journaling pages are so inspiring, but my hand writing does not compute to one grid per line.

[@jessicahill4740]

Would you ever do an apartment tour? I love seeing how people live in the city!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I plan on doing one before I leave this apartment!! I love apartment tours too hehe

[@jessicahill4740]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo yay!!!! I live out in the country in North Carolina, US and I don’t think I could ever live in the city. But I love seeing all the apartments and how people style the tiny places!

[@jessicanatalia2512]

Your voice is so calming 😆🤌🏻

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Jessica!!!

[@luciem4562]

I loved your video!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Lucie!

[@cheryl-annegoh5278]

Ooh I can relate to the two different lecturers, same content, syndrome!🤣❤️

[@psychedianic]

Noodlers Heart of Darkness is a superb black ink - the only black ink I ever use.

[@colbybrockfan2875]

You are the best💙❤💙❤

[@xychen0404]

Happy back to school! Watching this now makes me really miss times back in university~ I feel very sorry for you when you have bad days, but just rmb that they will all be no big deals in time to come, and you will prbly only rmb the good times, and that's all that's important :) P.S. I'm actually curious if there's any ppl from your class/ the cafe who recognizes you. By your laptop or whatnot XD

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I'll definitely miss it too when I graduate! Aww thank you so much

[@gingerkirby8208]

I very much admire your discipline. Not to mention your handwriting.

[@jenv1982]

The one where Helen does some self care and goes to ABC bookstore. Epic! Dude when I was taking college courses I could not run an empire and go to school. You are 🔥. Now go get some sleep! 💤

[@Craftyfan-ht2iz]

Agatha Christie one of my favorites and dickens is a great read at Christmas

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Same here!! Excited to dive into A Christmas Carol ^_^

[@AionNoBara]

Back in high school, we had to read the first book of Harry Potter in French. It was the year it came out. We watched the movie in French at the end of the semester to celebrate, with French snacks of course! However, all 6 years of French went out the door when I took two years of Japanese in Uni XD I think it really does help to read and listen to another language to grasp it. I've been listening to Japanese music since I was 13, had a stern teacher (which I'm grateful for now more than then XD), and I can still remember weekly dialogue tests 16 years later. So you got this, Helen

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha that's amazing!!! I actually forgot most of my Japanese since moving the Canada so we're the opposite XD

[@sutherlandpetty]

I miss Toronto !!! I lived there for 13 years.

[@florg3346]

Helen I admire you so damn much. You go to school full time while running a business. Hats off to you girl. I wanna be like you when I grow up! And I’m 33 hahaha

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

You are so sweet Flor! Definitely not this productive every week. I hope you have a great day!

[@florg3346]

You too Helen!!

[@jislani]

Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors! I’ve read a good chunk of her books, my absolute favorites are Murder on the Orient Express, A Caribbean Mystery, Death on the Nile, and Mystery on the Blue Train. A Hallowe’en Party and ABC Murders were good too, good reads 👍🏾. Except for Plato, I’ve read everything in your hand, though Harry Potter was in English 😂.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

She's amazing!!! I have only read ~5 of her books so far so I'm excited to read more. Hallowe'en party is being saved for October >:)

[@CWsmarty]

Hehe I bought that thanos mug for my boyfriend too!!

[@tatianavelasco1335]

Love your nails so much!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Tatiana!

[@JoleeSO]

😊

[@Zeke0816]

I remember Linear Algebra and how much I hated it, but I eventually got the hang of it and I'm glad because it's pretty much the foundation of Computer Science (my major). It might be scary if Math is not your forte but it can be enjoyable. Just try not to fall behind. I agree with reading books in the language you're studying, it helps a lot! Y también sirve encontrar gente con quiénes practicar el habla. By the way, I love this kind of vlog!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I really do enjoy it and I totally agree hehe. I wish I had more Spanish or French-speaking friends!

[@Zeke0816]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I feel you, I wish I had more Chinese or Japanese-speaking friends. I learned so much by just talking to the few I know. All in due time, I suppose.

[@carriebartkowiak]

Until now I didn't realize we could use our Sharpie S-Notes in the Cousin. I had to break out mine and try it, lol. Normally anything Sharpie equals bleed-through, you know? And I LOVE the color of the ink you used on your math notes!

[@starbucksmocha88]

I feel like that's the super power of the Tomoe river paper in the Hobonichi planners... Nothing bleeds through! 👍😍

[@bearhugsplans]

Do you have any tips on how to make energel clena 0.4 stop skipping? I also like to use it in my hoboinichi but it often either puts down little ink or skips a lot. Love your daily spreads by the way really inspiring!

[@Max-rb6ue]

Where did you get your black banded watch?! Please and thank you!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@joycevaughn8522]

Enjoy going through your day here on the video will you be restocking your washi tape rolls in your shop I only have little of my samples I bought awhile ago

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Joyce! We recently held a preorder in June so the overstocks from that preorder will be available likely in Oct/Nov!

[@joycevaughn8522]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo ok thank you very much. Happy Tuesday to you

[@charlie6206]

Lol ✨🥑

[@zainaraza9585]

Oh it's amazing you could change your lecturers if you don't like them in your uni else for other unis you are allowed to change your whole damn course but not the professors...

[@janetburdett7451]

i love agatha christie books

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Same here!!!

[@meaganwilliams6358]

I'm curious about your chili recipe! 😋it looks yummy!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Meagn!! Haha it's a concoction of random things I find in the fridge XD I'll list the usual below! 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can of some beans (I like chickpeas) 1 tbs tomato paste 2 cups vegetable stock 1/2 diced onion 1 zucchini 4 cloves garlic 4-5 mushrooms 1 bell pepper 1 jalapeno 1/2 cup frozen mixed veggies eyeballing salt, pepper, chilli powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin, and garlic powder (1) Saute onion, garlic and peppers (2) Throw everything in a crockpot for ~6 hours and serve with green lentils

[@gwenmp29]

You are such a good student. I would not have gone to the same class twice. Maybe that's why I failed trigonometry in college XD. I love going to used book stores. We have a store here called Hslf Price books and I've bought hard cover fiction books for $1 or $3. :D Make sure to take some rests in between :D

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg that sounds amazing!!! I looove thrifting book hehe

[@gwenmp29]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo me too. That's why our apartment is overrun by books. 🤣🤣🤣

[@fireykoreanannie]

I do the same thing to my textbooks. May I ask where you got the page flags? I love pastel colors! I’m getting ready for statistics and feel better knowing you’re going through math too! :)

[@LUMISHOCK]

Enjoyed the vlog. ^^ Have you become tolerant of coffee's effects or does it really make you stay up at night?

[@faithfelice8792]

Hi Helen, I just caught a glimpse that I think is color coding. What other keys or systems do you use to track everything?

[@user-sx2bd7uw7e]

Fashion now, cook later 😂😂

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

It’s sooo good! Hahaha I startled myself when I popped up on the screen! 😂 Love you and hope you’re having a good start to your Sunday. I’m going to get out of bed now and have oatmeal with the berries you gave me! 💕🥰😘

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha you cutie! Thank you Helen!!!!

[@xychen0404]

I do think how a normal person cope with a bad day or anxiety or unmotiavation is just, go to sleep, wake up the next day forgetting abt all the problems and move on. Or at least, trying to 😅 If I’m unmotivated I really can’t get work done...

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Haha I need to do more of that!

[@mikailagray]

What type of laptop do you use. I’ve been looking for a non Apple laptop because my current one will be vintage in the next couple years. It’s a 2012 Mac book pro. So I’m looking for other good options!

[@senthilnadhan2941]

Oh man please do a apartment tour video please

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yess I plan on doing so after I move out!

[@Aubz_]

Hey love can you let me know where you got your grey, white and black long sleeve top in the video, so pretyyy

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Sure! Grey is from Urban Outfitters, white is from Hollister, and I wore 2 black long sleeves: one is from uniqlo and the other is from Evernew.

[@emijunkai]

Hi!

[@lianavaladez3474]

What is the green pen you’re using ❤️

[@ChloeFoongJinWei]

Oh yay journaling vlogs are back! Really love these by the way. Hope you have a great week Helen! ~ @faithhopeloveletters

[@ushiocheng]

EigenVector & Diff. Eqns? I am taking the same class LOL

[@hollands8251]

the 7 dislikes are the people who are jealous of Helen's beautiful handwriting

[@woosess]

I am planning to get hobonichi 2022! Which colour should i get?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ooo are you looking at the weeks?

[@woosess]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo the daily!

[@missyamycasillas6300]

Can you post the name of your gorgeous purse I am also a grey girl.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yes!! It's from Pixie Mood. A cruelty-free brand based in Toronto!

[@emmapeebles3305]

Good idea to buy a book in another language

[@karenmortimore1852]

Helen, can I just ask that you come organize my life?!?!?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahahaha thank you Karen!!!!

[@dils099]

You’re too cute ❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

omg thank you :')

[@taylorbiehn2085]

....Coffee usually makes your anxiety worse for most people if it's caffeine. that's why some people can't sleep at night because they drank coffee before they went to bed. I have tried coffee and I don't really like it that much.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

It was sarcasm! I just like drinking coffee haha

[@taylorbiehn2085]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo oh okay. Some people love coffee and some people don't.

[@namunoo]

Helen, u need to show ur face ..i want to see u talking.. And u should try drinking matcha tea. ,it will definitely keep u up doing things!

[@farhanwarsame5785]

First

[@laurenreese6462]

Me watching on 1.5x: this is great but I do wish she'd go just a liiiiitle bit slower so I could see a couple things more clearly. Wait....

[@noah_blacketer]

Helen I was wondering what your pronouns are?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for asking! My pronouns are she/her ❤️

[@rachelh7299]

Not to be a language nazi but the plural of syllabus is syllabi.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Syllabi and syallbuses are both acceptable forms!

[@amandadavis3800]

I want to be you when I grow up. And I’m 41. Helen, my sweet girl, you are so incredibly inspiring. The amount of things you juggle astounds me. I understand your anxiety and depression struggles, and I hope you can one day find peace. I’m not quite sure what else to say, because you are told wonderful (true) things about yourself all the time, and I know that I personally never actually hear those things when they are said to me - my internal dialogue drowns them out. So, me to you: you are loved, admired, and astonishing. Take care of yourself, sweet girl. You will continue to amaze and astonish. 💜

[@paulashealthyliving]

I want to be Helen when i grow up and I'm 63. Favourite line: "sorry for yelling" says the soft spoken lady.