Lists and lists of lists

Have you ever realized how it seems much more likely to get something done if you can go through the ritual of physically checking it off a list?

Even though I know what I have to do, I am much more likely to do it and much less likely to procrasitinate if I actually write it down and cross if off.

I'm not fully evolved. I'm an old pen and paper girl. I tried keeping track of the things I need to do electronically through Outlook and even more primatively on an early Palm Pilot. The sheer idea of having to go to a device for my list, somehow leaves me cold. It won't surprise you to know that I keep an actual datebook as well. I prefer the one that starts in August, I think they call it an Academic Calendar and I love the month view. I like my scribbles and my notes and I don't need free wi-fi to know who I'm having lunch with. I'm getting a little romantic for an Iphone but I won't sacrifice my current cell service with Verizon for AT&T. No offense AT&T, just doesn't have as wide coverage. When AT&T and Apple severe the bond, I might be in.

But here's the funny thing. I can't live without my laptop and an internet connection. I research my every thought just to know if I'm right. My eight year old swears that a dophin is a whale. I'm sure he's right as he usually is about such things, so as soon as I am finished here, I will do the next two things on my list:

1. Look up the relationship between whales and dolphins

2. Research the length of the AT&T contract with Apple, so I can get the Iphone.