We've all heard that expression, right? I had to laugh the other day when someone questioned as to why I write appointments, etc. on my calendar at home instead of using an electronic calendar. I not only write it down there, but I make sure the one in my purse is updated, and when I get to work, I update my day timer at work as well! Seems like a lot of work, but that's what I'm used to doing. I like to see what is coming up for the next few days. I also have birthdays written down on the calendar as well.
The answer is that I don't have my cellphone on all the time, so I would miss some important dates if I didn't have it on or didn't have it with me. I don't have my computer on all the time either, so again, it would defeat the purpose. Plus, even if I updated my electronic calendar at work, I wouldn't see it until 4:30, when I start my shift!! So for me, this is the best way to go.
Writing things on the actual calendar, which is hanging on the bulletin board by the dining room table serves a couple of purposes: not only does it tell me what is going on in the coming days, it tells the rest of the family as well - the kids know what is coming up on any given day (dentist/doctor's appointments, etc.), holidays, and whatnot. It also helps when someone calls me and asks if we are available on a certain day, I just take a quick look and tell them right away.
Call me old fashioned, but I like to be able just to look up at the calendar and know what's happening. Whenever the kids or the hubby asks if we have anything going on on a certain day, I just tell them to look on the calendar, because it'll be written there. I guess old habits do die hard, but this is one habit I can't see changing!
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