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Exploring the World of Fountain Pens I've become interested in fountain pens and spent a few weeks researching online to develop a plan for approaching this newfound hobby. My goal is to invest in about half a dozen pens over a period of sixteen months and hopefully acquire a decent level of knowledge and experience in using and maintaining fountain pens. I also aim to develop some degree of penmanship. 1. Practice Phase (Pilot Varsity, Pilot Metropolitan) - 2016 (1 Month) Having absolutely zero experience using a fountain pen, I am starting small with some Pilot Varsity and Metropolitan pens. Pilot Varsity - October 2016 Online, there have been many rave reviews about the basic $3 Pilot Varsity or Platinum Preppy, and I was okay getting either one. My local office store had the Varsity in stock, and I picked up a pair to begin writing. The selection was limited; they had only Medium Point in Purple Ink (other choices were Red or Pink). Pilot Metropolitan - October 2016 I went ah...

A Reminder of Hard Work Everyone needs a reminder that hard work pays off, and this year has been an eventful one. To commemorate and cap off 2016, I'm adding a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to my modest whisky collection. It will sit front and center next to my JW Black and Red Label as a constant reminder that I have achieved quite a bit in life, but I have much more to accomplish before I feel satisfied. Setting Goals I have set some goals in life, and perhaps in five years on New Year's Eve, I'll crack open this little gem to celebrate. Until then, I'll just glance at it each time I pass by my liquor cabinet to remind me that I have a lot of work ahead of me.