It's been a long three weeks since our last episode, but we're back and keeping with our promise to release episodes right around [Filipino] paydays! 

Ryan and I have missed each other very much this school year, since we don't get to hangout much in online school anymore, so we dedicated an episode to catch up with each other and check in on our journaling and planning, well, plans via a mid-year techo kaigi session. This episode is largely inspired by @thestationerycafe's somewhat recent techo kaigi episode and @jobsjournal's #aesthetic youtube video. 

Noob Discoveries cited in this episode include:

Again, we're keeping the write-up short for this one (it'll likely be a permanent move), but here's the link to our faces if you want to see 'em on youtube: https://youtu.be/R6yHCtS_aHM

You're back and you're here, Pen Friends!

This episode is special to us (then again, when is an episode not?). We've invited a few of our teacher friends, Nicah and Paolo/Swapee, to virtually sit down with us, sip tea, and share tea about what it's like being a teacher and a pen enthusiast. 

We're all somewhat new to this game--give or take an average of 3 years of PENabling across the board--but already have a relative wealth of pens, stories, and advice regarding the hobby. So, as usual, sit back, and maybe flush your pens or journal while listening to this one. Oh, and take notice of how their special English Teaching powers manifest in how vividly they describe their pen collections. *wink*

Here are some of the relevant links for this episode. None are sponsored by the way:

Disclaimer/s: The noob discovery regarding the memorial day sales have already expired as of the airing of this episode. 

We're back with episode 5, Pen Friends!

If you've been tuning in to the last 4 episodes, you might now be wondering about what to do with all the gear you just acquired. Of course, we don't #PENable for nothing, so we're here to talk about PLANNING as a regular means of maximizing pen-ink-and-paper usage, and as a means to get ourselves and our days in order.

As usual, here are the links to what we talk about in this episode:

Lastly, if you do want to watch this one on youtube instead, click here: https://youtu.be/FvpKLcnE0Dw

Thanks for your support and catch you again on a Friday two weeks from now!

- Jika and Ryan

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Welcome back, Pen Friends!  

This is a bit of a long one but we promise that it's good and meaty. In this episode, we discuss the last two components of a great writing experience: Paper and Inks (PINKS, for short). We get into different paper and ink qualities and quirks, our preferences, and maybe some that could be yours.   

Do note that we make a mistake regarding ink capacities in this episode so here are some **corrective links** that could help clear that up:

And, as per usual, if you want to see our faces in this one, here's the Youtube link for this episode: https://youtu.be/E4DmbaElN7s

Anyway, that's all from us for now. If you're new to the podcast, welcome, and if you're back because the last 3 episodes left you hanging, then we're glad you're back!  

- Jika and Ryan

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Hello again, Pen Friends!

Due to some demand, we dedicate this entire episode to starter pens--the pens that you, well, start with, whether they choose you or you choose them (Yes. We do lean into the Pokemon analogy very strongly in this one). We go into our own starter pens, and make recommendations about other entry-level options. We also go into the various things to consider in choosing that starter pen because, as we always like to say, everyone's pen journey is different after all. 

Additionally, we'll have a giveaway on Instagram within the next few days, so if you want to join and are a Metro Manila resident or have a Metro Manila mailing address, do add us up. We're @thepennoobspodcast :)

Lastly, if you want to peep our real faces and the pens discussed here, you can catch us on Youtube via: https://youtu.be/pWMlhJaKOXc

Thanks for dropping by!

- Jika and Ryan

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