MY laptop got busted recently and thus, I have not been in touch with the world wide web for quite some time. Classes have already started two weeks ago and so far, I am doing alright. This semester would be my first step on my way to higher grounds. This time, I will be more focused, more organized and more confident.
Speaking of being more organized, I have taken the archiving and documentation of my life a notch higher. Aside from the record of expenses I keep here in my laptop, I also have one written in a columnar notebook (just in case my laptop fails me again). In addition, I also keep a notebook where I store interesting information and ideas. Sort of like da Vinci's notebook but in a less intricate but more organized form. I dubbed it Memorias de un Supremo, but I think it is not quite appropriate since it is more of a compilation of facts and figures rather than a memoir. I think I would just hail it as the Supremo notebook.
I also have with me a daily planner together with my desk calendar in which I note important dates such as birthdays, deadlines and exams. Occasionally, I also write down inspiring quotes or realizations I stumbled upon during the day. I am starting to think that I am a bit obsessive-compulsive since I actually spent a lot of time in formulating the format that I would be using in taking down notes in my planner. I tried color coding -first using color pencil then highlighters. Eventually, I just stick with writing [tag]: [note]
I also have a To Do/Assignment notepad which is basically, a 1/4 paper pad which I divided into four columns: finished ( / if done, blank if not yet and an x if it's not done or cancelled), subject, assignment, due date. This is to keep track of all the things I have to do and avoid missing any deadlines.
I also now have a mini notebook (free from Mama Sita's oyster sauce) in which I jot down recipes that I myself concocted. I only have five entries yet though, since I don't spend that much time in the kitchen.
Then there are my other notebooks, one for practicing shorthand writing, then another for organic farm/gardening, for Pahinungod ERVP, for sketching and painting and for random notes.
And of course, my trusty tickler which I have just recently customized to include a sort of envelope, some post-its and a band to keep the notebook intact.
In addition to all of this, I am planning to start a journal as well. I am still contemplating on the details though -will it be formal? highly personal? daily? etc. Arggh. Obsessive-compulsive.
I sure hope I could stick with them all.