Where is that sticky note?

Guilty... I've written down notes, appointments, phone numbers and messages on the back of bank deposit slips, sticky notes and incoming mail. And when I need the information I struggle to remember or find that tiny piece of paper that I used for my scribbling. 

This hodge podge effort becomes a huge waste of my time. And I know that I would be better off using my smart phone, computer or simple notebook to keep my notes. And not all three of these at the same time... just one consistent method that I will carry and use diligently.

Remember the day timer? I thought the daytimer went away when the Palm Pilot took over. And now with smartphones - I don't know of anyone who still carries a Palm. It seemed funny to me last month when a friend of mine ordered inserts for his 20 year old daytimer binder. That being said, it is smart that he realizes that he will not use (does not like to use) his smartphone for keeping track of information. Kudos to him for finding his way back to using something that works for him.

So once again... as summer winds down, I will find my way back to routine and consistent organization. All my notes, appointments and contacts in one place.  And despite how lovely my monogrammed daytimer  was... I personally will be choosing something that requires a battery.