mindful iterations

I went out and acquired a Moleskine.  I have a pen sitting nearby that I adore.  I've had this pen for years.  I've been using the same type of pen for years.  It's a black and silver Parker pen.  It uses gel ink.  It makes me happy.  Yes, I'm a dork.  Pens make me happy.  That was my favorite part about school each year - going out and buying school supplies - pens, paper, notebooks, and folders.

In any case, I have a Moleskine - the kind with squared pages.  I like using graph/squared paper for writing and flowcharting. So, with that in mind, I chose this one.

Thing is, I won't write in it yet.  I'm spending some time reading about different Moleskine hacks for organization, as well as different things on productivity, including Zen to Done: The Ultimate Simple Productivity System. I'm not 100% sold on any one particular system.  I really want something that will make sense for me.

There are a few things I know:

1. I need something that will help me remember the tasks I need to do.
2. I need something that will help me stay organized and productive.
3. I need something that I will enjoy using.
4. I need a system that makes sense to the way my mind works.
5. I need a system that won't complicate my life - if it does, what good is it?

So, with these things in mind, I am waiting to write in my Moleskine.  After all, it's going to be my organizational system and I don't want to mess it up without putting some good thought into it.

Once I come up with or find a system that I like, I'll post it here.  I'm really excited about venturing deeper into a method of organization.