Why a Traveler's Notebook? (A Guy's Perspective)

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024

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  • @Joy2Plan
    @Joy2Plan 6 месяцев назад +6

    I’m a woman and also a follower of Christ. I just found your channel. I enjoyed your TNs, especially your Faith TN. I like to decorate my planners, but I also love just pen to paper. TFS! ❤️🤗

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much Joy for the encouragement!!! Glad you like it sister! :)
      Thanks for watching!

  • @SweetMimi84
    @SweetMimi84 Год назад +40

    Finally a guy’s perspective on Travelers Notebook. I was wondering if I should purchase one for my son as a graduation gift to jumpstart his college organization skills! Thank you for your wonderful video. Glad you’re an unashamed brother in Christ!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +3

      Yes! That would make a wonderful gift for him indeed!! Given the fact that Traveler’s Company just launched the Olive Green version again, you would have more options. :)
      Praise God!!! So awesome to hear from fellow believers! :)

  • @jessicacollins8049
    @jessicacollins8049 Год назад +6

    I need something simple. I cant remember anything anymore. I used to do bullet journal but i gave up. Its interesting to see others set up.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      Sorry to hear that Jessica... But the beauty of the TN system, is that it's totally customisable. Find a system that works for you. Can make it very simple; doesn't have to be complicated. :)

  • @s.g.540
    @s.g.540 Год назад +23

    Thank you for sharing this info on Traveler's Notebooks. I have several and I love them, also. I especially loved your input on "Letters to Jesus"! I would love to do that. It's always wonderful to hear people talk about the Lord in such a positive way, and God will bless you for it! He's already blessed me for watching this video!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      Thank you for your encouraging words and watching! :)
      Hopefully we will cover more on that soon! :)

  • @carol_lynn4731
    @carol_lynn4731 Год назад +6

    I love your Bible TN. Would like to hear more.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thank you Carol! Definitely would do a video soon on that! :)

  • @YuliDnevnik
    @YuliDnevnik 10 месяцев назад +3

    Interesting! My brother has a travelers notebook! Glad that he's not alone 🙌

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching Dorothy! It's getting more common to see guys toting TN's these days! :)

  • @Photosnapper75
    @Photosnapper75 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great video! Nice and practiced without all the fluff so many of the ladies add to their reviews. Thank you. Love that you are not afraid to share your faith!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the lovely compliments and glad you liked the video! :)

  • @marachristian8726
    @marachristian8726 Год назад +12

    I am switching from an A5 disc-bound planner into a TN starting in Sep. I love the undated monthly and weekly inserts for my planner, and I have room for additional inserts for note-taking, list-making, and reference information. I have an assortment of covers from different makers--because TNs are so popular, it is easy to find fun covers made from all different kinds of materials at very affordable prices (although leather covers are my favorite!)

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing your insights Mara! Indeed, the customisation is just so broad and pretty much boundless! Yes you can have fun colours for your TNs! :)

  • @SarahSweeneyNaomi
    @SarahSweeneyNaomi Год назад +6

    Glad I found your channel. I really enjoy your videos. Love the way you have your travelers notebooks set up. Thank you for this perspective 💜💜

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Sarah! Hope you find the content helpful and inspiring! :)

  • @EmperorLeyba
    @EmperorLeyba 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love the way your Bible TN is set up, thank you for sharing it has given me great inspiration for mine!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад

      Most welcome again Leyba! Hope it blesses you! :)

  • @yohanesliong4818
    @yohanesliong4818 29 дней назад +1

    Awesome. Thank you

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  29 дней назад +1

      Welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting! :)

  • @maryhazlett
    @maryhazlett 7 месяцев назад +2

    How did you remove the doohickey at the top of the spine? The one on mine put a huge scratch on my antique desk.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  7 месяцев назад

      The Tin Clasp?
      You can cut the elastic, to remove the tin clasp, and redo the elastic again. But typically, you may need to change out the whole elastic, with a new one, as the old one can be a tad too short to tie properly.
      Hope that helps! :)

    • @padmapanique
      @padmapanique Месяц назад

      I don't think these are Traveler's Notebook Company TNs. They have such a gorgeous patina, though. I am curious what brand these are. I'm looking for those inserts, too!

  • @crestfallenwarrior6996
    @crestfallenwarrior6996 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this. Very nice channel. I have a travelers co TN in black with multiple fills but have not used it yet. I actually have a Lochby with 5 notebooks that I use everyday that kind of took its place. I’m in sales so I use one for projects, one for meetings, one for learning, one is a campus co. 2024 planner and last a notebook for use as a scratch pad and general notes. I gotta find a way to use the TN. Maybe for sketching? God bless !!!!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your in depth sharing! That’s some amazing usage of the TNs. Never heard of Lochby. Will google them. :)
      I just love the analog nature of these “tools”! :)

  • @manvstationery
    @manvstationery Год назад +1

    thanks for the video its great to see a guys perspective on the TB I have both sizes and have used them for a few years

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Awesome to see regular use for your TNs sir!! Thanks for watching! :)

  • @buildtolove
    @buildtolove 5 месяцев назад +4

    Keep up the faith brother !!! Most important of all.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you Daniel for the firm reminder! :)

  • @Dreblueskies
    @Dreblueskies Год назад +2

    Love this video, your prayer journal sounds amazing.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words Dre! Hopefully more on that soon in future videos!

  • @Janethecrazy
    @Janethecrazy Год назад +1

    its really nice to hear from a guy's pov for the tn! thank u for sharing

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thanks for you kind compliments Jane! Hope it inspires you as well! :)

  • @kapirk2244
    @kapirk2244 Год назад +4

    Wow! Is that a Pilot MYU 710 in your pen loop? Love that pen! Great video, and that you are not too shy to show your spiritually.
    I do use a TN, I use a “Wanderings” TN for a wallet with a billet journal and it also holds my Hobo Weeks. And I subbed, I look forward to more of your videos.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Thank you Kirk for your kind words and encouragement!!! Yes, its a Myu!!
      Praise God for having fellow believers coming together!! :D

  • @sophiaisabelle01
    @sophiaisabelle01 Год назад +6

    Traveler's notebooks are flexible. You can customize it the way you want to.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Right on Sophia!!! One of the main reasons it's so attractive to journalers!

  • @crookedjs
    @crookedjs 7 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome idea about letters to Jesus, never thought of that. Will check out this notebook and also the letters to Jesus. Thank you so much! God Bless.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  7 месяцев назад

      Welcome! let me know how it goes, and thanks for watching! God bless! :)

    • @crookedjs
      @crookedjs 6 месяцев назад +1

      Finally came and put it together. Love this! Will def do that letter to Jesus now.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад

      @@crookedjs Awesome!!! :)

  • @kovenant7
    @kovenant7 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is excellent! Thank you!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад

      Most welcome! Thanks for watching! :)

    • @kovenant7
      @kovenant7 11 месяцев назад +1

      @pen_journal I would really like to buy me the materials to make the green one you have. I really like that color. How would I go about getting me one together like that one?

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад

      @@kovenant7 I got the TN here at Aliexpress.. It's blue however and not green, the one that was showcased here....
      www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003746057742.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.20.368a1802NFTv5s
      Hope it helps! :)

  • @TheTruckingScribe
    @TheTruckingScribe 4 месяца назад +4

    I am a Christian and I love your letter to Jesus. I would be interested in learning more. I’m glad I found your channel. I just started a TN, and the standard size is perfect. I am a lady, I use my TN to keep up with YT videos and upcoming projects. New subbie!💜💜💜

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  3 месяца назад

      Praise God and thank you! :)
      Noted, will do a followup video on that, hopefully soon!
      Thanks for watching and subbing! :)

  • @JoeChanTV
    @JoeChanTV 8 месяцев назад +2

    Nice

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching Joe! :)

  • @robmc120
    @robmc120 Год назад +2

    Fascinatingly efficient setup, idk if ive already told you (so please forgive me if i have) but i find my notebook wallet to be sufficient for my notetaking needs so far, im happy you found what works for you & how thats growing you towards our Lord!
    What do you do with the leftover paper you cut short to fit TN notebooks? Do you use them as scrap paper in the back too or throw them away? Just curious.
    May God bless you always sir, i look forward to many more videos!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      No worries Rob! Thanks for dropping by again! :)
      For the leftover papers i would still use them to write as scrap paper, before recycling them, so none go to waste!
      Thank you for your encouragement again Rob! God bless! :)

  • @dlmarsh1916
    @dlmarsh1916 Год назад +7

    I would love to see a video about your letters to Jesus. That sounds like something I should start doing. Thanks for sharing these videos. I like hearing thoughts on journaling from a Christian man.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Hey, really appreciated this comment! Will take note of it, and yes, a video will be awesome on this topic!!! God bless and thanks for watching! :)

    • @Tracywhited2
      @Tracywhited2 Год назад +1

      Yes!!!!!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      @@Tracywhited2 it seems that this will be one of the videos coming up soon!! 😅
      Thank you all for the feedback and comments! :)

  • @LoriGoertzenHuber
    @LoriGoertzenHuber Год назад +8

    Love the “Letters To Jesus” idea. Really cool TNs!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thank you Lori!!! I hope to cover more on this!
      I love it when I started it; and now hoping for better consistency! :)
      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @caelointheclouds
    @caelointheclouds Год назад +1

    I’ve been a Midori since 2016. I have loved it every since. It’s part a part of me.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      Yes, such an amazing system, and the leather cover gave it a personal touch and connection!
      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @jxyjayjxy
    @jxyjayjxy 11 месяцев назад +2

    God bless you! 🙏💝

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад

      You too! Thanks for watching!! :)

  • @euriditia
    @euriditia Год назад +1

    What cover brand is the blue/deep teal one? Is it from the Traveler's Company or from elsewhere? I love that color and for once I like the aged look on it. It looks gorgeous, and I don't care for scratched leather etc. But it looks great on that one!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Euriditia! :)
      The leather is a bit thinner than that of the Traveler's Company, but its still quite good in my opinion!
      I got this blue TN from here:
      www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003746057742.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.9d9e1802of8haU

    • @euriditia
      @euriditia Год назад +1

      @pen_journal That's alright! I don't have a Traveler's Company TN yet due to their price 😕 but it's in the books for the future haha. I also love to see any alternatives! Thank you for the link 💖💖💖💖

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      @@euriditia No problem Euriditia! I still think the Traveler's Company TN pricing is worth it though. I had one in the Camel Brown, and I really like the feel of the leather and the whole TN in general! :)

  • @Julian-bq9qv
    @Julian-bq9qv Год назад +1

    RUclips doesn't notify me of your new posts. Glad to see this one! God bless.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Thanks Julian for watching and the support! :)
      Glad that you caught it!

  • @GrossstadtNatur
    @GrossstadtNatur Месяц назад +1

    Kind of reminds me of the Filofax system we used decades ago

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Месяц назад +1

      Yes indeed, but with a different kind of feel in terms of the materials, etc.

  • @Kaelah08
    @Kaelah08 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! It was really informative!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Thank you Kayla for watching! :)

  • @Rob-lu2ns
    @Rob-lu2ns 4 месяца назад +1

    Great ideas, I especially enjoyed the Bible study ideas. God bless.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Rob! Hope that inspires you to draw closer to Him! :)

    • @Rob-lu2ns
      @Rob-lu2ns 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@pen_journalIt has, thank you! I can't wait to get into some more of your videos. Thanks for the reply. :)

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  3 месяца назад

      @@Rob-lu2ns Thanks Rob! Hopefully the videos will come sooner! :)

  • @Shmyrk
    @Shmyrk Год назад +2

    Such beautifully simple information! And the same of your notebooks! Gorgeous patinas without the clutter of too man doo-dads. Really love to see these videos from fellow dudes. Makes me feel less isolated lol. Subscribed!
    Edit: not in a TN yet. I hold my various books in a leather a5. My system holds 2 vertical notepads, which I appreciate because the page is staring me in the face as soon as I open it lol. I a, researching because I’m considering using a passport tn as a wallet, but now you’ve got me really considering a regular size as well!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Thank you for your insights and sharing Shmyrk!
      I do cover a Passport Size TN as a wallet, so do check it out! LOL! :)
      Thanks for watching!

  • @user-gl5ld9vm7i
    @user-gl5ld9vm7i Год назад +3

    These are the same as the Filofax Day Planner from the 90s. Wouldn't you agree?

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      I have no experience with Filofax Day Planner from the 90s; R, to be honest. Are those ring binders?

  • @Talkin-fr0g
    @Talkin-fr0g Год назад +2

    Love seeing other guys using TNs! Do you feel that it’s a bit of a waste to cut notebooks (like the campus ones) in half or so?
    I have a handmade one in B6 size, so I normally get inserts from smaller online shops. Thinking about making my own inserts someday though.
    It’s amazing to have my journal, habit tracker, sketchbook, etc all in one cover- that’s what I love about TN systems.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      It will really depends on what you do with the cut offs.
      I used it to doodle and sometimes to write, or give away. It’s true it can be quite a waste, but unfortunately at the moment I can’t find cheap fountain pen friendly TN size notebooks.
      Marking your own inserts will be great!
      Do you need lined inserts or just plain ones will do?
      Plain paper inserts should be easier to work with :)
      Thanks for watching! :)

    • @bookbutterfly2408
      @bookbutterfly2408 Год назад +1

      If there's a Muji where you live, try their some of their b6 notebooks. They're slightly smaller than regular size TN, but they fit

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      @@bookbutterfly2408 Yes, in Singapore we do have Muji! :)
      I just dropped by recently, sad to say, they removed quite a chunk of their notebook line. At the moment, they are selling the B5 size notebooks, and the loose-leaf sizes. The rest of the line, are gone :(
      Thanks for the heads up! :)

    • @suzisandpiper
      @suzisandpiper Год назад +1

      It’s so easy to make your own from a4 paper turned horizontal/landscape is the exact height. I just fold in half and tear the edges down once the book is made using a ruler. I use Rhodia as it’s good for fountain pens. There’s a ton of tutorials for using pamphlet stitch to sew the binding. It’s very easy.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      ​@@suzisandpiper Thanks for sharing your insights Suzis! :)
      I think for an A4 to A5 conversion (if it's a blank sheet page) is more "economical" in a sense.

  • @phylocybe_
    @phylocybe_ 4 месяца назад +1

    Is that campus notebook inset jsut a regular campus notebook cut in half or did you buy it that way?

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  4 месяца назад

      I cut a B5 Campus notebook to a TN size :)
      I do have a video in my channel that shows how I do it.
      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @sambbbb
    @sambbbb 11 месяцев назад +26

    I'm a woman that recently found Jesus and I happen to be switching to a TN for 2024 - this video spoke to me! I find all the little decorative things in other videos overwhelming and too visually busy.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад +14

      First off congratulations in finding JESUS Sam!!! That's super awesome! I used to tell people, the best decision I've made in my whole life is to know Him, and my greatest regret I had, is to NOT know Him earlier!
      Hope you find this video helpful in assisting you in this journey with Him! Thanks for watching! :)

    • @Mimlou
      @Mimlou 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@pen_journalwould love to hear your testimony one day!🙏

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад +3

      @@Mimlou Put that down as a future video!! Hopefully, hopefully. I'll do it all for His glory!

    • @Mimlou
      @Mimlou 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@pen_journal That would be wonderful! I'm sure a lot of us viewers will gain inspiration from hearing it. Thank you for considering. Love your videos, by the way!

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Mimlou Thank you so much for the encouraging words! :)

  • @robtrindade9087
    @robtrindade9087 Год назад +2

    I actually started writing because I wanted to share my faith in a more-personal way as opposed to tracts. I've had to gain a lot more understanding of my own faith in doing so too; I'm now a Hebrew Christian. The millennial reign of Christ (and all other descriptions of the new covenant in the Old Testament) did not agree with the predominate views on new covenant and New Testament interpretations.
    Christ rules according to the Law of Moses, because if the Old Testament saints could have been saved by things like following the Law and animal sacrifice, they never would have needed a Savior, and Christ would be irrelevant. All who have ever been saved have been saved by grace, therefore it is NOT an offense to the cross to follow God's commandments as given through Moses.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +1

      Hey Robtrindade.. Sorry, I hope I got your name correct.
      Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! :)
      I consider myself still "new" in Christ. 8 years and counting; and would love to share my point of view about salvation to you. Not arguing, but sharing... Let me know if you are interested.. You can email me, and we can have a private talk :)
      My email: yjetlee@gmail.com

  • @rolandcook2556
    @rolandcook2556 5 месяцев назад +1

    How does this differ from a personal organiser? These seem to be very similar (customisable etc).

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  5 месяцев назад

      I think the core difference is the fact that you can swap out different kind of notebooks in /out of your TN.
      And it can be used for different purposes. Some used it as a wallet, scrapbook, diary, sketchbook etc.
      It's much more customisable and more personal and more versatile compared to a "traditional orgainzer."

    • @rolandcook2556
      @rolandcook2556 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@pen_journal thanks, that’s exactly like a personal organiser. It sounds like TN is just the new personal organiser.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  5 месяцев назад

      @@rolandcook2556 Thanks for your comments and feedback :)

  • @neesiecieslak7869
    @neesiecieslak7869 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Месяц назад

      @@neesiecieslak7869 You are most welcome and thanks for watching! :)

  • @tomwilliam9810
    @tomwilliam9810 6 месяцев назад +2

    What are those Cam notebook inserts? 😮

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад +1

      Those a trimmed B5 Campus Kokuyo lined notebooks :)
      Can check out some of my other videos on how to do this :)

  • @andrzejzub8988
    @andrzejzub8988 8 месяцев назад +1

    Dzięki za materiał, przyda się męski punkt widzenia, w dodatku od użytkownika piór bo na YT 99% filmów to babiniec wklejający karteczki 🤪 Mam TN standard, po latach korzystania z innych notesów stwierdziłem, ze ten jest najlepszy ze względu na konfigurowalność - nie jest idealny bo do długich zapisków lepszy był Moleskine/1971 XL, do szkiców Talens etc. ale tu mam wszystko razem i jeszcze pieniądze, karty i inne drobiazgi wejdą. To samo może Filofax, ale jest jakiś taki zbyt formalny, korporacyjny 📈

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  8 месяцев назад +1

      I agree, lots of TN videos are more of a lady perspective :)
      For longer notes, maybe you can try a bigger TN, like an A5 sized TN instead :)
      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @mcmickey3344
    @mcmickey3344 Год назад +1

    What color is that? Camel? How did you get that patina

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Yes, that's the Camel of the Traveler's Company.
      It took about 2-3 years to get to that Patina. Lots of moisturising from the oils from my hand. :)

  • @SherryXLynn-zl7zz
    @SherryXLynn-zl7zz 20 дней назад +1

    Letters to Jesus....I love that.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  20 дней назад

      Thank you for watching! God bless! :)

  • @b_ks
    @b_ks Год назад +2

    Nice, just not what I need. If you make a video on pocket notebooks, I'll watch it.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Thank you! Do check my channel, as I do cover a pocket-sized TN as well :)

  • @the7569
    @the7569 Год назад +2

    This is a good review but I do think it is a little silly to call it guys perspective when it's just a journal lol. I don't think there's much difference between how men and women take notes or carry stuff around. Overall though good look at the notebook

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад +2

      LOL, true! I do think that women tend to gravitate towards more artsy stuff in their TNs: washy tape, stickers, the little bling bling doodads! :)

    • @Shmyrk
      @Shmyrk Год назад +5

      Totally disagree
      The way guys explain it is COMPLETELY different and I’ve found I literally understand it better.
      Men and women operate very differently and thus use these differently.
      Women make beautiful art projects of them that hold sentimentality and catalog important information.
      Men are often more practical, logical, and calculated. They’re systems are often straight to the point and efficient-speaking to me more, as a man.
      I definitely admire and enjoy both, but there is a big difference

  • @Eli.K115
    @Eli.K115 Год назад +2

    😂we have the exact two same TNs. I mean the colour~

  • @ICPadict36
    @ICPadict36 6 месяцев назад +1

    I'm pagan and follow the norse gods, so the Bible stuff isn't for me, but I love how organized you are.

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your kind compliments! Hope you enjoy your stay in the channel, and thanks for the support! :)

  • @laurenvanderkraats
    @laurenvanderkraats Год назад +1

    You have very handsome hands ✋️

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  Год назад

      Oh, thank you Lauren! :)
      WE all HAVE, as we are all made wonderfully in the image of God and are precious to Him!

  • @ЛюдмилаПай-о9у
    @ЛюдмилаПай-о9у Год назад +2

    👍😻🙏

  • @katsmith8263
    @katsmith8263 Год назад +1

    🅒🅞🅞🅛

  • @KobieK
    @KobieK 6 месяцев назад +2

    You don’t represent guys

    • @pen_journal
      @pen_journal  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching nevertheless! :)