So many things.......

I've been feeling overwhelmed a bit lately.  Done some travelling...a week in Winnipeg then out to Kamloops for Easter weekend to take classes from Claudia Pfeil.  I also have a number of projects that I want to start/complete as well as Handi Quilter Studio projects.

I have started a new calendar and to do list method.  Its called a bullet journal and so far I think its helping.  I was spending a few minutes surfing pinterest last month and came across this video about using a bullet journal.  I thought it had a some merit...so I'm trying it for a while.  The basic premise is today. Deal with today, what I have to do and if I don't get it done its still there for tomorrow.  I have tried other things over the years, but I was planning weeks and months in advance and by the time I got to those dates, priorities had changed.  I really like the bullets or boxes I get to draw and colour in when the project is done!!!!  Maybe its because I am a list maker and I really like crossing things of my list.

On today's bullet list is

• Paola's quilt.  I should be able to finish this customer quilt today.
• Meadow Rose Quilting blog post - half way there!
• Calgary Thread Girls blog post - up next
• look for laser square.
• Supper at home with hubby (probably don't need to include that, but it sure feels good to cross it off the list reminding me that I did do something with him today.

Tomorrow, I get to carry over what didn't get done today or decide it wasn't that important and cross it out. 

I even have a note book for work at the WonderFil Threaducation Centre/Handi Quilter Studio so that I know what projects I need to work on while I am here.

My notebook also has pages for planning ahead.   I still need to figure out a monthly calendar format I like.  The bullet journal one is a 1 page list.

I am visual and kind of like the usual calendar approach, but I do see the value of the list as I can write more on a line.

My journal is not as pretty as some....its practical and messy (that's why I've copied pretty pictures already posted on the internet).  

It seems to work for me.  I do like the idea of being able to move pages, so I have my journal in a customizable system from Staples. 

I do have a couple of highlighted pages (I've wrapped post it notes around the edge of the page!) for specific jobs or events....I have a page for my Church responsibilities.  I have a page for my custom quilting so I know what's coming up next.  I start with the lovely big box and then write the date and some details about the project/job.  I can leave a little space or more after each item.  I even has sub-bullets for the specific tasks in a job.

So far its working....check back in a month or so and I'll keep you updated.