Journals, Planners, and Calendars.
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I've tried many diary types over the years, paper and digital, but I think I've hit a middle ground by using a wall calendar, pocket diary and cahier in unison.
Wall calendar keeps me up to date with my shifts, events with friends and family, and allows me to quickly find out what days my partner will be home early, at work late or at a function. We tried using a synced google calendar on our phones but entering data and changing dates and events just got irritating and was just clunky for our communication. I'd rather just scribble on the calendar and score it out if need be.
I've always loved Moleskine diaries and project books and my pocket diary and cahier stay in my bag or jacket if I'm at work or out and about. My diary keeps me up to date on day to day activities (I tend to be very unproductive if I don't have a list of to-do's even on days off) and helps me plan for future birthdays and family outings, while keeping me straight with work duties and projects. The cahier fits into the back of the diary without adding much bulk at all and I slide it out for notes.
If I'm out with friends then the cahier is the perfect size to stay behind my wallet or in a front pocket, and is my scribble book. Anything that needs noted down or considered, any thoughts or ideas I have when out and about or if I need to give someone my number or email, quick scribble and tear out the back page, sorted.
I try online services but I find I just forget to update them because they're too clunky. The one problem with paper is needing a pen. I use Pilot G2's and previously Stabilo point88's because they write well on paper and dry quickly, but I can never find a small pen that will fit in my diary or a pocket and that I wont loose. If I'm penless then my system is scuppered unfortunately!
Here's a few of my previous diaries and a current project book:
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I usually use moleskine but I really like the look of these, may have to invest in one
G
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There's a lot of debate about the paper quality of moleskine vs. field notes or other cheaper environmentally sourced notepads but the quality of moleskine and their simplicity has always suited me just fine. Sometimes you just got to stick with what you like.
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I bought some a4 rhodia reporter pads for my study notes and I really like the paper quality, has a sort of smooth silky feel to it which compliments my pen
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I usually use moleskine but I really like the look of these, may have to invest in one
G
Which ones are you talking about here?
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I usually use moleskine but I really like the look of these, may have to invest in one
G
Which ones are you talking about here?
the one in the first picture you posted
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the one in the first picture you posted
Good! Glad to spread the Hobonichi love
The one in the first picture (and all of the other pictures) is the one I bought, and it has a pretty robust thick paper cover (maybe with a plastic coating) but I really thought it needed a protective leather cover because I tend to trash my planners. Also, as I mentioned above, I lose my pens frequently, so designing/building a cover that has built-in pen storage was a no-brainer for me.I'm on their mailing list, so as soon as they become available on September 1st, I'll mention it here so anyone who wants one can get one in time for 2016. I'll jot a little reminder in my Hobo
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I use an indigo stained postik pad that I keep in my back pocket #notveryorganised.
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At work, policeman, I carry a standard 3X5 notepad in my back pocket. I keep it in a sturdy stingray/cowhide cover. The covers are available in other exotic skins too – shark, elephant, hippo, lizard, alligator, etc.
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Can't wait to hear how you like it! I'll definitely keep you posted about the release!
A few weeks in and loving it. Very handy on a daily basis, and it's very easy to track things day on day/week on week. It's perfect for the role I'm doing when it comes to driving behaviours and delivering updates based on certain days. Simplifies my life for real - thank you!
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Snowy, good to hear that it's useful! I have never used a planner before, but I've got a bunch of moves going on in my life so I ordered one a few days ago. I am really pumped to get it. Did you get a case/cover for yours or do you just keep it loose? Also, very cool notepad and knives @Sheepdog149 !
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I highly recommend getting a cover for the Hobonichi. The book's cover gets bent pretty easily without one. Not to plug my own wares, but I've been using this http://zeebeeleather.com/shop/hobonichi-techno-a6-locking-planner-cover and beating the crap out of it, and my Hobonichi still looks great. I throw it in my bag, in my cargo pocket in my pants, and it's been great. There are tons of aftermarket covers out there to choose from, but it's a good idea to have one.
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The 2016 Hobonichi Techno Planner is available at http://www.1101.com/store/techo/2016/planner/detail_cover/c_hpr.html
Go get 'em!
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I need to get on this train. Mainly for the random ideas, song lyrics, book plots, etc. that pop into my head that I never write down and never remember a few hours later.
