I was told I am in need of an intervention because I could not contain my excitement over this:
It's a notebook. Single-subject, college-ruled, perforated for easy tearing out when necessary, with a pocket in the front and a moveable divider with a pocket. There are post-it tabs for creating tabs in notes and my favorite part of all...... In front of the paper is 6 blank month calendars with large enough squares to write assignments. Oh, yes, this is my Mecca of notebooks. It is exactly how I organize myself, only Staples realized this is the way I organize myself, so they put it all in one perfect place and sealed it up with a very durable covering. I am the ecstatic. And it was less than $6 at Staples.
And then! Oh, yes, and THEN!
I bought a binder. Not just any binder, but the binder to rule all binders. I bought tabs numbered 1-24, and I bought a 5-pack of blank tabs. I also have some sheet protectors laying around. Numbers 13-24 will be for years 2013-2024, and numbers 1-12 will be for months. I'll keep copies of any certifications with expiration dates organized by when they expire. During the current year, I'll have the month tabs so I can stay on top of things as each month gets here. For the unlabeled tabs, I'll have clinical and work experience listed by hand, with a few details (like instructors, dates, institutions, etc), awards and recognitions, resumes and application letters, diplomas/degrees, and relevant correspondence to my career/education.
I am embracing my dorkdom quite proudly today. I thought I'd share in case anyone else might enjoy these types of organizational tools for themselves!
I thought I'd share in case anyone else might enjoy these types of organizational tools for themselves!