Planning
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Quadrimester 2: What’s the plan?
I am not a fan of anthropomorphism, though it is a delightful word. I don’t need to attribute human characteristics to my possessions. I don’t even name them beyond any convention the manufacturer has designated. This doesn’t mean I am cold and unemotional about the things I own: I love them deeply, I just feel Continue reading
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To a meet-up and beyond!
On a glorious sunny weekend in early May, I hopped on the train down to London to attend a meet-up of Filofax enthusiasts arranged by Steve Morton a.k.a. “Mr Philofaxy”. It’s a long while since I spent any time in London itself; when I visit the pen shows I tend to stay a little outside Continue reading
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Scribbles – a notebook review
My Filofax Holborn personal-sized planner keeps going from strength to strength and, apart from occasionally wondering whether the week-to-view diary is the best option, I have no intention of changing it for the foreseeable future. However, it’s become clear to me over the last couple of months that there are two areas of my life Continue reading
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It’s only an appointment book
I’m aware it’s been very quiet on the planner front on this blog recently. That doesn’t reflect what has been going on in my head or on my desk, but it is indicative of my lack of direction. My heart wants to use A5 paper, but since setting up the A5 Filofax last October I’ve Continue reading
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September 2024 – Half a plan
Halfway through September, so I can’t really claim this entry covers planning for the month. Half a plan, then, starting with the blue-grey elephant in the photo. Would that be a new A5 planner cover? Yes, well-spotted, that is exactly what it is. And is it possible that I have already moved out of the Continue reading
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August 2024: There is a plan!
I am deep into my summer slump, with a distinct lack of creativity and enthusiasm washing over me. July has been quite a slog, and here, hot on its heels, comes August. The good news is, I have a plan – a plan for planning, that is – which puts me way ahead of this Continue reading
