Full Circle with Peanuts: My First and Latest Moleskine Diary
There’s something magical about starting a fresh planner. The blank pages, the smooth cover, the promise of a whole year waiting to be lived. For 2026, I chose a Moleskine diary in bright orange, with the whimsical charm of the Peanuts characters on the cover. It feels playful yet bold — a diary that dares me to dream big while reminding me not to take life too seriously.
And then it struck me: ten years ago, almost to the day, my very first Moleskine was also Peanuts. It was 2016, the year I left Bahrain and moved all the way to Maui — a huge life change, filled with uncertainty, excitement, and bold beginnings. That diary was red, fiery and strong, echoing the courage I needed to step into the unknown.
Looking back, I see how the colors tell their own story:
- Red (2016): strength, courage, determination. The color of big leaps and brave choices.
- Orange (2026): creativity, warmth, joy. The shade of self-expression and radiant energy.
Peanuts has been the thread connecting these two chapters of my life — a reminder that even in serious times of change, a little humor and playfulness can carry us through.
As I wait to begin writing in my orange 2026 diary, I feel a sense of continuity. My notebooks and planners aren’t just tools; they’re companions, silent witnesses of growth, resilience, and reinvention. Ten years apart, two Peanuts Moleskines sit on my shelf — one marking a leap into the unknown, the other welcoming a new chapter full of creative fire.
Sometimes, life really does come full circle — with a touch of Snoopy’s charm to keep us smiling along the way.
If you want to gift a Snoopy diary to someone, don’t forget to accompany it with the proper greeting card:
Now, if you are a fan of Snoopy, The Museum of Modern Art Design Store celebrates the 75th anniversary of the iconic beagle of Charles Schulz with beautiful objects, such as the Snoopy Polaroid 600 Instant Camera:
Or, the Snoopy BX-85 Bluetooth Cassette Player Boombox:
Snoopy has always been more than a cartoon to me, a reminder to stay imaginative, independent, and quietly confident, no matter what’s happening around. He’s the kind of character who never really ages; he just adapts. Maybe that’s why he still feels so relevant today. Do you have a favorite Peanuts moment or character that’s followed you through the years?
If you enjoyed this reflection, you might also like my piece on how to travel light, stay stylish, and stress less — a reminder that simplicity and ease go a long way, both on the road and in life.