I got a Moleskine

samantha — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:34:00 -0600

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:

I need something that will help me remember the tasks I need to do.
I need something that will help me stay organized and productive.
I need something that I will enjoy using.
I need a system that makes sense to the way my mind works.
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.

mindful iterations: I got a Moleskine

I got a Moleskine