I Knew Exactly What I Came For

There was no cart this time.
No quiet wandering, no picking things up just to put them back.

I walked in with one thing in mind.

I had a mission.

But that didn’t mean I won’t stop to smell the flowers…

Or in this case, the pens.

I also stayed a while to admire the many beautiful stationery on this table.

Stickers, Washi tape, pens, mechanical pencils, notepads, key chains, charms, highlighters, notebooks, and many more.

It was getting late. And I wanted to go to KKV after. So after one last longing look, I went to see the options for what I needed to buy.

I needed a book light.

There were a few pretty ones that caught my eye.

But it came down to these two.

After weighing all the pros and cons in my head, running different scenarios, comparing prices, do you know what I got?

It was perfect. And I was happy.

I also got that clip and a pack of Clickart pens. I know I said I knew what I came for…

I usually don’t have a plan when I enter a store. I just let inspiration take over. But sometimes it’s also nice to go in knowing I have a plan..

..and be swayed by a few items along the way.

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'Til my next post,

Stay soft. Stay strong. Stay Glowing.

LET'S GLOW.

With elegance and quiet fire,

Lady E

Exhibitor and speaker at the Philippine Book Festival 2026

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