In this vlog episode, I’m basically doing the full “pen show prep talk” before the California Pen Show—what I’m excited for, what I’m planning to do on the floor, and how I’m thinking about meeting people and actually enjoying the show instead of just speed-running tables. This is my first pen show of the year, so my energy is high, but I’m also trying to be intentional: what I want to see, what I want to try in-hand, and how I’m going to balance filming with, you know… being a human at a pen show. I also shout out my Leo Angeles collab and let you know the easiest way to find me—either come say hi at the show or DM me on Instagram. If you’re going, I want to know what you’re hyped about, because half the fun of a pen show is comparing notes: which booths are must-visits, what inks you’re hunting, and what you’re hoping to test before you buy. And if you’re curious about the setup side of things, I link the gear I use (lights, mic, desk) so you can see what helps me keep everything looking and sounding clean—especially when I’m traveling and filming on the go.