Hi friends 🖤 In this January 2025 Plan With Me, I’m setting up my black-page bullet journal with a pirate theme (yes… cozy pirate vibes, somehow? 🏴‍☠️). I’m using the “Starry Night” journal from Scribbles That Matter, and I’m leaning into high-contrast supplies that actually show up on black paper—think white gel pen details, layered collage bits, and darker neutrals that still feel warm and moody. This one is very much a slow, cozy setup where the theme guides the pages, but I’m still keeping it functional for real life. I also wanted to include a few donation links for the LA fires right up front, because if you’re able to help, it matters. In the video description I linked support for LAFD, Pasadena Humane, and World Central Kitchen. If you’re planning alongside me, the biggest takeaway is: black-page planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. Pick one “hero” pen (my white gel pen is always the anchor), build your spreads around simple shapes and bold contrast, and let the theme be more about texture and mood than perfection. Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and let’s plan January together.