Hobonichi Techo ~ Travel and Celebrations

The Hobonichi Techo is the name brand of the Japanese journal in which I write and draw for my 'illustrated diary.'

The Hobonichi brand sells an extensive line of

planners and accessories, and enjoys an almost

cult following of lovers of their products 

The Hobonichi Techo Challenge is a creative challenge

by Penguinscreative originally posted on Instagram,

 in which she comes up with a theme and daily prompts 

for Hobonichi users to draw or write about.

A busy week has passed, as I rescheduled appointments

and prepared to travel out of state to visit family, attend

a play co-directed by my music-teacher-daughter and

attend a high school graduation ceremony.

I usually squeeze in the time to write notes in my 

journal, adding drawings and doodles later.

The fruit challenge this month has really made

my pages colorful and fun.

It was a long drive to Tennessee to attend my

grandson's Fifth Grade graduation ceremony. Hubby

had to work, so I was on my own. I was

surprised at the formal ceremony, because it isn't

something done in the area where I live.  However, I think

it encourages the students to look forward to graduating

from high school. So that's certainly a good thing.

No caps and gowns, but everyone was dressed up

and there were helium balloons, flowers, and a 

very nice awards ceremony. I'm so glad I got to attend!

This is one of those pages where I wish there had been

more room to write and draw! Very proud of 

my grandson, who is 11. (but looks so much older!) 

I discovered on the drive back to Ohio that listening

to an audio book makes the time pass much more

quickly and enjoyably! It was actually a title that my

grandson had read, and features a 'steampunk' kind

of alternate universe. Fun stuff.

On Friday, I drove to Northwest, Ohio where my

daughter teaches music. Some of her students were

performing two different one-act plays.  Since I hadn't

been to any of her programs this year, I wanted to 

attend.  The plays were funny and well done, and the

venue was quite interesting.The Fayette Opera House, which my daughter explained had been built for the 

old Vaudeville days. Still needs some restoration, but

so inspiring that the community is working to 

keep it going and make improvements.

I discovered that some of her students have

been looking at my blog. As my daughter was doing

theater make-up for her students, I thought it would

be a good time to do a little work in my journal.

"Oh, is this the famous journal?!" asked one of the students.

"Famous journal?" ah, um, yes. I didn't know it was famous

in Fayette, Ohio... Lots of interesting questions followed.

So surprising to find that they were even interested...

I guess it's a good reminder to keep in mind the impact

of the images and words that you put out there on 

the internet! You never know who is seeing it, and it's 

one very good reason to keep things positive.

Then there was High School Graduation on Sunday and a 

very nice family gathering afterwards for my nephew.

The school happens to be my Alma Mater too. I 

remember being so glad to move on to college! And

did I mention making 'Buckeye Candy' for the party?

They are truly decadent. But sooo yummy!

Linking up for T Tuesday over at Bleubeard and

Elizabeth's blog, where we share a beverage and

a chat about whatever is on our minds. 

Thanks for stopping by!