Starting a NEW BULLET JOURNAL | mid-year setup & easy spreads

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[@caitlinmariedasilva]

Tell me why I filmed, edited, AND photographed all of these spreads, and didn’t notice I misspelled “restaurants” 🙃🤣 Thanks for letting me know guys haha

[@ashleyeatly586]

That is a word that I constantly can never spell without spell-checking restraunts resteraunts restaurants

[@sydr8765]

I take so long doing bullet journal spreads trying not to spell stuff wrong lol

[@TessaOswin]

I set up a pretty complex February calendar once and didn’t notice I’d misspelled February till it was pointed out. I left it as I would have had to completely redo the spread.

[@InwardGaze]

Just write "rest" "rants" leave a space between for "au" like awww congratulating and comforting yourself once again for conquering one of the most confusing words to spell 😄

[@briannacorral4118]

Lol I died when I saw it. Luma is gorgeous and so is this spread.

[@booksforbugz6024]

Im in the process of moving and am going to be attending a new highschool on my final year of high school so I named my new journal “nova” bc it means new beginnings

[@jesslee635]

Wishing you all the best for your new beginnings ☺️

[@hajaymac]

i hope things are going well!

[@hannahofhorror]

Oh I’m not sure if you noticed, but you misspelled restaurants on your Toronto page! Sorry if you didn’t want it pointed out hahaha

[@lifeasabadkid]

It probably looks misspelled because of the cursive lettering, but it’s actually spelled correctly.

[@nathaliepoulin]

@@lifeasabadkid Nah, it's missing the n...it says restaurats.

[@lifeasabadkid]

@@nathaliepoulin My bad! I misread the comment.

[@marinamaciel66]

I love when people choose names because of their meaning!

[@nourin_siddique]

Ok, you have to use the lion king sound now every time u introduce a new bullet journal. Too Hilarious.

[@ghosttlife1532]

i strongly agree

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

You guys have the best ideas 🤣🙌

[@nourin_siddique]

@@caitlinmariedasilva I would love for you to imitate that. will look so cutee

[@ffiontill5924]

You can always change your goodreads goal🖤✨ be kind to yourself. You’re doing so much and doing your best x

[@mechudoba]

This is one of the nicest setup I’ve seen this year. Beautiful!

[@taniamubaslat4080]

Thank you for posting again, Caitlin! I’m starting a new bullet journal too (except I’m doing mine digitally) and your Archer and Olive one is stunning. I don’t have all the tools you use, but I love planning with you. I’m doing a watermelon theme in my spreads - you know, ‘cause it’s summer…so, again, thank you.

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

Ohhh watermelon is such a fun theme!! So glad you can get inspo from my planning videos 🤍🥰

Interesting. Didn't know the meaning but I use often LUMA as a short abbreviation of my name since my first and last name are LUísa MAno 😉 Greetings from Portugal.

[@hannahofhorror]

That’s a clever nickname/abbreviation, I love that

[@septemberstorrie]

The crossword puzzle is such a creative and awesome idea!

[@tompov227]

your spreads are so creative and pretty I cannot believe it honestly. I moved to digital planning earlier this year and it works well for my use case but I really do miss the creativity and tactility of keeping a bullet journal

[@shamsaislam1548]

I love Luma! She's a gorgeous journal. The theme for my Planner this year is Studio Ghibli so I named my journal Totoro after my favorite Hayao Miyazaki film! ♥️

[@practicemakesperfect9184]

Love the colour code... Even your nails! That's attention to detail 💛🧡💛

[@taylorhogan1063]

I’ve wanted to name mine but have struggled with finding the right one. I’m waiting for my new wedding planning journal to come in but can’t think of anything that is *the one* Send all the creativity vibes my way!

[@DenelleBridgelal]

I binge your bujo playlist every month end😝 love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️

[@IlFilodiArianna_vlog]

I'm about to start a new bullet journal next month, so I will definitely rewatch this video, when the time comes 😎I'm super excited about Toronto vlogs: it seems such a nice city, and I'd love to discover it through your eyes 🥰

[@Sam_Hedgehog]

I was wondering, What do you do with your bullet journ once your done?

[@klaudiaortiz217]

Love the crossword puzzle idea!!!

[@mnemosyneskz]

I love the color of your new journal!!

[@WhaleTank]

You can borrow audio books through your local library, FOR FREE. I highly suggest! I find it so nice to be able to listen to audio books while doing other activities such as driving or cleaning.

[@yash-lo9od]

CANADIANS! Micheals in Canada has amazing bullet journals by Artist's Loft for so cheap! I believe they are 180gsm, dotted, white paper and has page numbers. save ya money 😩❤️ i luv ya caitlin!!!

[@sydr8765]

I love art journaling and list making so bullet journaling is the perfect combo of the two things! Love the new journal aka LUMA💛

[@carleighpelletier4304]

I am starting bullet journaling again for the first time in a several months. I wish I was as good as you lol. Wish me luck!!!!

[@amandabaker3110]

They have a larger tip acrylograph that would probably help coloring in larger spaces!

[@julial5670]

this color combo is perfect!!

[@MollyWobblesXOX]

The idea of restaurants that I want to try during the year sounds like such a fun idea! 🤩 I’m going to have that to my journal. ☺️😋

[@BeccaGargiulo]

the cross word puzzle was such a cute idea! how are you always so creative caitlin?!? also loved the memory page, def gonna steal that when january rolls around

[@fishheads08]

Dude! The crossword puzzle is perfect! I love it!!

[@Emma-ic9kv]

Omg, I LOVE the crossword puzzle! Such a great idea! I will move into a new journal sometime next month and I will definitely do one as well. The first pace of my bullet journal is always: "Mein x Bullet Journal". My current one has "Mein 8. Bullet Journal" (My 8th Bullet Journal) written on the first page :)

[@candylisous6767]

I love te crossword puzzle idea to tie in new words and meanings for the year. Great idea and I absolutely love the video!

[@miradinoh8577]

Wtf i pulled out the bullet journal i havent used yet today, thinking about starting. I guess this is my sign 🥳

[@cindyortiz4874]

I bought the same journal around 2 months ago! It’s such a cheerful color. 🌞

[@avitaylor8948]

I have 3! 2 have been filled. They don't have ~names~ just purposes 1. POETRY (black) I used it a lot in hs but not as much anymore unfortunately 2. SCHOOL (blue) she's all filled 3. PERSONAL (pink) she's basically just a planner, and is almost filled. I'm filling the end with template spreads I like from the last year. Just got 2 more. One is a bujo which is gonna be a combo of 2 and 3. The second is a witchcraft book of shadows that I keep my research in. It has a faux leather cover with a golden tree on it. Gorgeous 😍

[@morganl2633]

Love Luma and im digging the idea of your vloging around Toronto. You’ve inspired me to make a explore my province page. My city is too small to fill it with wants to do but my province has some great options and I love a road trip - thank you for the summer inspiration!

[@kopalinuhg]

Yes to future toronto adventures! Loving all these spreads 💕

[@olivplunkett]

That crossword puzzle spread is such a great idea! I'm obsessed!

[@rosarodriguez8984]

So beautiful and cozy, Caitlin! I adore your taste and aesthetics 🧡🧡 and welcome, Luma!

[@lisafireheart3940]

soooo pretty journal!!

[@Amanda.Cooper]

I love the crossword theme page. Also the Toronto must do/see page is a great idea. Hope you vlog the new places you try

[@lindahigham5317]

Good morning 👋😊 Caitlin 🌹l signed up for the Archer&Olive box subscription from the start love the products I have received I love your journal pages for a Reading Challenge btw I do the NYT crossword puzzle on my phone each am too it's tiny not the paper big one and your other spreads also btw I am the world's worse speller so I didn't even notice the missed spelling stay safe and be careful 🙏🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️ enjoy your week too 👍

[@PrianthiRoy]

Aaahhh! I am using the Archer and Olive Rising Sun dot grid journal for the second half of 2021 as well!

[@stacytrisler3237]

You need the 3mm acrylograph markers for filling in larger spaces

[@simplygrace5585]

Looooove this!!! Great job! God Bless!

[@aliciamitrowitz3122]

LOVE the crossword idea!! I'm terrible at solving crosswords but I love how you created one with some words you want to focus on.

[@tinaducharme3001]

My current bullet journal is Mary. And I love your new journal so far! I'm starting a new one next month and it is your Harlow. I'm not sure what I'm naming mine yet though. Happy Tuesday Caitlin.

[@sandrasshelf]

I absolutely loved the crossword idea!!! Super cute!!! I also want to read 100 books this year, I'm only at 25 oooops :')

[@emilykatebell]

love these spreads so much!! 🥰

[@20kjw]

Love the crossword spread x

[@kelcy823]

Hi Caitlyn! Can you show some bullet journal spread ideas for a high school student?

[@bujowithzozo]

that crossword is so so cool!!!

[@bethandbeyond1]

I'm a sun sign and I LOVE that journal. I'm using the blank one as my 2021 Commonplace Book. My journal for the back half of 2021 is named Buffy -- after the character.

[@jesslee635]

Welcome to the family Luma!!! ☀️

[@merlinpeter2910]

This came unexpectedly - I’m pleasantly surprised! ♥️

[@Mairshappiness]

Helios would have been a wonderful name for your journal. Yellow themed, and within your "H" guide.

[@lupe1808]

I use the 3mm nib acrylographs for filling in bigger areas it helps with the hand cramps lol

[@JacquelineBeaulieu]

I love the cover of your new bullet journal, Caitlin! I am about 30 pages away from starting my next bullet journal- your video is perfectly timed for me. P.S. Welcome to the bullet journaling world, "Luma"!

[@lthomas]

Ooo!! I haven’t named my bullet journal. It’s current name is “Bullet Journal 2020-2021”. I’d love any suggestions!! I’m a big fan of classic traditional English/American names FYI

[@avitaylor8948]

Karen 🙃

[@Art3mis1990]

Luma is great! :) Helios would also have been cool, it means sun in Greek and it starts with an H. I really love your content, thanks for all the inspiration!

[@jacquegarza5550]

My first bullet journals name was Benny and my bullet journal now is named Jamaica :)

[@MollyWobblesXOX]

The idea of having a list of restaurants that I want to try in my journal sounds like such a fun idea! 🤩 I’m going to add a list to my journal. Also - as a proud Hufflepuff every time I see the color yellow I always think of Hufflepuff so I was hoping that you would use Helga or Hufflepuff (or just puff) to name your journal. 😅 Oh well.

[@saajidahp1638]

I'd love if you share the finished spread for the Toronto page!

[@MonkeyBunnyShop]

I love this spread!!!!

[@MonkeyBunnyShop]

Welcome Luma 😌🥺

[@lizliveslife]

In my experience with the acrylographs, the 0.7 mm is better for writing/lines but then the 3.0 mm is best for filling in larger areas. I have tried filling in with the 0.7 and agree that it was very tedious.

[@ThekocholateJournalist]

Lovely setup! Hello Luma!!

[@Mymakermovie77]

The first spread I usually create is a theme page for the year 🙋🏼‍♀️🌼

[@aichaouzzine-holder732]

Definitely would love to see those Toronto vlogs especially because I live in Mississauga and love to go to Toronto so I need to know where to try lol ♥️

[@avitaylor8948]

2 books a week! I am only doing

[@hibari14]

what do you do with your old journal? do you throw them away, keep them for a short time or something else?

[@Reggie_la]

Luma is also the name of a tree with very very dense wood, and it used to be the wood used to craft cops beating sticks, and that's how they got their name "luma". :)

[@norotianaaloha7885]

Welcome to world Luma ✨🙏🏽✨🙏🏽 Love the details of yellow joy nail polish 🥰

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

Haha thanks for noticing 😉💛

[@annmariecaporale7605]

Love these spreads! My bujo’s name is Cora 💗

[@caitlin12312]

my journals name is ensoleillé because it means sunny in french and im part french :) plus my journal is yellow

[@dinanibrahim1914]

My baby is called- crystal can’t for my next bujo. Love you 😍

[@isabelsdigest]

We are twins Caitlin! we uploaded a video at the same time with a mid- year theme lol, I'm going to chill and what yours because bullet journal video give me peace

[@musikhamster01]

The first page usually contains the timeframe in which I've used it so I know when I used it.

[@hannahofhorror]

I was waiting for this vid ;)

[@corleylauer9090]

Was definitely expecting the name to be Horizon but Luma is very cool!

[@aadyagarg1071]

I loved luma, can you make more yellow spreads

[@Sh0pah0lic]

Ah you could have gone with Helios to stick to the H. But Luma is beautiful aswell🥰

[@johnpaulrodriguez6372]

HI CAITLIN! THANK YOU!

[@yamzee99]

At 5.13 when you say luma-esque my mind directly went to how you can use luma-tic 😂

[@tallulah1379]

10:24 Yess!!!! I love your videos so much, thank you for putting out the content that you put out, you are truly making a positive difference in so many lives. Hope you're doing well. :) ♥️

[@denisefazio2965]

Let’s see Toronto

[@nidhinishad8419]

Price of the bullet journal??

[@sandyoppenlander]

I have that same journal!! Knowing that we are bullet journal twins brings me so much joy 🥲♥️

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

Aww love that 🥰❤️!!

[@isabellatheodoralillith]

My new Bullet Journal is called Alva, which translates to his highness and is also the name of a character in my favorite book

[@raihaniqbal3301]

wait?? a surprise tuesday upload you say? ;) AND ITS A PLANNER VIDEO?? YESSSSSS i need this🤍🤍🥺🥺🥺

[@christyneruss2774]

Good nonfiction book: Stiff by Mary Roach

[@madnessofmymind]

She could have been Helios (i know i know) lol

[@Megumi_3]

i am kinda late but love it

[@abi_jean_reads]

to ensure you meet your reading goal try reading some short stories, graphic novels, novellas, poetry collections, or children's books. 😀

[@kellsliving3220]

i. need to make one i don’t no how to draw. so i just do what i can

[@studywithcici4469]

Ive bought one but am to scared to use it lol

[@AnnabelleChan]

omg never knew you were from toronto

[@Cheddar_Shred]

I *KNEW* I wasn't the only one who puts swear words into my bullet journal!

[@mikaylakendrick1156]

You'll have to try s'cream in Yorkville!!! It is soooo good and they have some awesome boozy ice creams!

[@joshwife12]

Am I the only one who that bullet journal cover screams "Shadow and Bone" to???

[@dianeverrochi6468]

My first spread in a new bullet journal is not all that interesting: just a future log so I have a place to drop upcoming events quickly that I don't have time to program into my phone calendar so I don't lose them. After that, though my first creative spread is one I call "Values & Affirmations." I decorate it with things that remind me of values I want to keep at the core of my decision-making and affirmations that help keep me focused on my journey and not what everyone else thinks it should be.

[@karenrak]

Isn't it Lumi? 🤔

[@robincraig3129]

An “H” name could have been Honey

[@zayna_m]

Do people make a new bullet journal mid year? I- I use the same journal all year cuz I made space 👁👄👁

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

I tend to go through two journals a year- especially with pasting things into my journal, it gets full haha

[@charisma3510]

I use mine for a year too, don't worry. Thanks to COVID and buying a slightly larger journal, my current one might actually last me over a year...😳

[@zayna_m]

@@caitlinmariedasilva omg I’m so surprised u replied! And yeah I feel people like u just like putting more stuff in the journal to feel more free to do what they want🪴