Saving the world, one notebook at a time

Today I had to run to Staples to pick up some materials I need for some client meetings coming up next week. I would imagine most people wouldn't think twice about this errand, in fact, I guess that most might even go with some reluctance to walk around an office supply store.

Not this kid. I love products. Especially office products (well...I guess it's not really limited to office products, I would also throw workout gear and sporting equipment into that same category)

 

Let me be specific. I don't really care about paper clips, or swivel chairs. I'm talking more about pens and paper. Every morning I start the day and pick out a specific pen that i'm going to use (which may or may not be based loosely on the color of my outfit....very Elle Woods, I know) and with that pen I set out the day with my task list.

Enough with normal routine, I set out with this blog to highlight the trip to staples. Building from my love of pens and paper, you can imagine how much I covet the shopping trips to staples...and don't even get me started on boutique paper stores.

There is something about a new set of pens and paper that makes me feel like I'm organized, on top of all my tasks and ready to take on the next insurmountable challenge. 

This, of course, lasts for about 3 days when I lose my focus on neat handwriting, clearly labeled tabs and well-constructed project folders. My disorganization sets in, and before I know it I'm back to the daily pen selection (out of a vat of old pens) on a half used pad of paper with the little hangy-guys at top that didn't rip off cleanly.

Nonetheless, tomorrow is one of those save the world type of days. I have a brand new set of marker tip pens, 3 tabbed notebook filled with graphing paper and a pink binder to boot. 

    Watch out world, I'm ready to write, organize and file!