I remember it like it was ysaetrdey. I bought one for my husband, then boyfriend. I didn't know him very well, but I thought the little notebook was so charming. He didn't use it as a journal, but ended up using it to take notes for work. I discovered Moleskine sketch books after that and started a sketch journal. I branched out to watercolor journals and tried different sizes. Right now I have a mini notebook, which I keep in my purse for my thoughts and cake sketches. But none have been as special as that first, completely-filled 3.5 x 5 pocket sketchbook.