Writing things down...
By Tiff Gray
@T_gray (7774)
Salina, Kansas
January 8, 2016 3:04pm CST
Have you heard that saying, The biggest lie we can tell ourselves is, " I don't need to write that down, I can remember it."
This happens to me all the time. I am notorious for forgetting things. I carry a little notebook with me so I can write everything down. The only time I don't write it down is when I forget that little notebook.
Earlier today I was driving home from my errands and I had the greatest idea for a post here and I knew for sure I would be able to remember it by the time I got home. Sure enough, I forgot. All because I didn't have my little notebook with me to write it down. That'll teach me.
Do you write everything down?
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@buttheadface932 (708)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@ramapo17 Hahahaha Nancy ^^^^ Bingo!
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
8 Jan 16
@T_gray During this week I have been throwing a list of things together on my white board - it was a great exercise as I got the list of everything I needed written. The I transcribed it into my notebook this afternoon, which will ensure I get the things done.
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@allknowing (136761)
• India
10 Jan 16
I make check lists for every little thing around the house. That is my survival.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I know carry a notebook to write things down to! Before, I would be like.. Oh I can remember and now that I'm getting a little bit older - I am very forgetful!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@T_gray I just recently did... lol. My current notebook/pad is Hello Kitty. 
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
10 Jan 16
@infatuatedbby awe nice. mine is green with a green inked pen. Can you guess what my favorite color is?
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Jan 16
You can always note it on your phone when you don't have your note book
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@buttheadface932 (708)
• United States
9 Jan 16
OMG. I think I am OCD , AND I have a bad memory so I have to write.everything.down. Even simple things, even if there are like 3 things at the grocery I need!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
10 Jan 16
@buttheadface932 you are really funny. My grandson has ADHD so I understand what you are saying.
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@buttheadface932 (708)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@T_gray No worries, I am probably a bit obsessive due to having ADHD!
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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8 Jan 16
I know at times I need to write things down because I do forget. I went shopping earlier and forgot coffee, which isn't good.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jan 16
Yes, I am like you and have been this way for a long time but my problems is I write lots of notes when I am watching tv or in the car or at my computer. I have notes all over the place and never go back to read them. Every so often when I clean my computer area I find some notes that are to late to take care of. At 73, who cares, I guess they weren't important.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Jan 16
@T_gray My husbands computer area is so neat and clean and mine is a big mess. I make it look more organized than it is. I learned from an old store manager when I was an assistant. His desk was always like mine and when he knew one of the big shots was coming in, he put all his papers into a folding envelope and everything looked neat.
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