When did you become a Stationery Freak?

In this episode Helen and Rob talk about whether there was a defining moment, or time, when they became Stationery Freaks.They start with Stationery Stories:Helen has an occasion to break out a new notebook - an Atoms and Astronauts one from Vinted. Rob's been watching too much Parisian Agency on Netflix - so is trying to adopt a Parisian style and coolness with a new Folio packed with a Yellow Legal Pad and a couple of Moleskine Cahiers. Helen introduces the (potentially) new segment of the show called "Stationery Freaks in the Wild", in which she shares a story of a fellow writing retreat stationery freak who rocked up with a yellow legal and a BlackWing penHelen introduces a new concept for fellow Stationery Freaks to try - shop at home!Becoming a freakHelen remembers scented pens and rubbers/erasers as a childHelen recalls calligraphy class at school and learning to write using an italic ink penRob remembers his Chemistry teacher, Dungeon Master, who ensured students had extremely, dangerously, sharp pencilsRob remembers Christmas Eve gifts of notebooks and pensBoth recall gift shops at museumsHelen explains that she's always needed stationery to control her life, otherwise it would be a catastropheHelen also reveals that she uses stickers to denote which type of bin to put out. Rob just goes on what everyone else is doing. Rob recalls putting tunes on and writing film scripts - and how that positive feeling dwindled when he tried to do it on computers.Rob mentions that Domestika has some great tutorials on creating infographics!Helen speaks about how simply the act of thinking back to early stationery memories was a really positive experience. Is there a time when you knew you were a stationery freak? What memories do you have about early stationery use?Let us know - we're on Instagram @stationeryfreaksukThanks for listening!Subscribe to the newsletter and find all of our casts at:https://stationeryfreaks.com/