Having pen and paper on you at all times.

@megamatt (14290)
United States
November 25, 2010 10:39am CST
I doubt I am the only person who does this but there are times where I have a notebook and a couple of pens on my person. In case, I need to write down something, whether it be my thoughts or some useful information that I am not going to remember. Do you do this?
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13 responses
@cher913 (25781)
• Canada
25 Nov 10
well since i am a girl and carry a purse, haha, and a writer (and a artist) i always have a pen and notepad in my purse to jot things down (either ideas for writing or ideas for a craft).
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@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
It is just something that is handy. Plus you never know when you might need to jot down something for an emergency. So there is that. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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• United States
25 Nov 10
I usually don't follow such a routine. Most times, I use my cell phone for record keeping. Some times if the notes are very long, I just use the voice recorder for notes. Other times, I text my cell phone the notes I need. Many times, I've recorded cell numbers, address information and study notes on my phone. It matters in the end when there is a great need to retrieve such information. At other times, including at work, I use a notebook and couple of pens for easy and accurate data entry.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
I think the only reason I do such a thing is because it is something that is almost hard wired into my brain. I could use a cell phone but I doubt that I could. Just I am used to what I am used to. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated to the contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
28 Nov 10
I only have shirts that have a pocket and I always have paper and a pen to write ideas that come into my head. Since my memory is not so great, I need to write a thought quickly or I will forget it pretty fast. I sometimes get tunes in my head but since I can't record them fast, they are quickly forgotten. When an idea for a poem comes into my head, it sometimes takes just minutes to complete it. So I'm never without pen and paper!
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
5 Dec 10
We don't want to lose great ideas!
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 Dec 10
I think I'm like that sometimes. There is a thought. However if I do not write it down straight away, then I will forget it. So it is best to be prepared. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
• United States
25 Nov 10
Yes! I always have a notebook and pen on me! When I forget them then of course I feel lost. I like to write during class when my teachers are lecturing. I'm pretending to take notes, but of course the short story I've been writing here has nothing to do with the Impressionist art period. Shhh! Don't tell my teachers! They think I'm a good student! If I have a random idea during the day, I can't always wait to get home to write it down. It's good to have a notebook on hand in those cases.
• United States
25 Nov 10
I do that sometimes too when I really should be taking notes on the lecture. Sometimes the two are intertwined together which really confuses people (and me!).
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
Yeah it is very easy to do that on accident. I can't recall any examples off hand but it has happened. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
I have done that many times when I was going to school. Of course, there were times where I was taking notes on one page and then jotting done something on the other page, switching back and forth. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
• United States
2 Dec 10
I keep a pen and notebook with me all day while at work. Any little idea that comes to mind gets jotted down for future reference...you never know.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 Dec 10
Indeed you never know. Ideas will come at any and all times. Whether you're reading for them or not. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
• Philippines
3 Dec 10
I don't. It is not because i don' t love writing. I am just a bit of a lazy person that I often prefer to input things directly using the flip of my fingers on the computer's keyboard.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 Dec 10
I do this when I'm near a computer. However, there are some instances where computer access is not possible. Strange in this world these days, but not impossible. Thank you for your response, it is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
3 Jan 11
As it is difficult to write by hand as i have a disability. I don't keep pen and paper with me, even though I'm a writer. I do carry my phone which I use to type into if i get an inspiration or I carry my laptop if I'm going somewhere long term, like vacation.
@zapatee (477)
• Philippines
27 Nov 10
i have that habit too. a pen and a piece of paper always come in handy for me. random thoughts often come whenever i'm out doing an errand, a lazy stroll, or on my way or from work. at home, i also have pens and blank papers ready just in case inspiration hits and i need to write something down.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
27 Nov 10
There are numerous ways where it can come in handy. You just never know when you are going to need something. There are times where I have needed something to write with or something to write on at some strange instances. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@dodo19 (48182)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
29 Nov 10
I do like carrying pen and paper with me. I find it useful to have, just in case I want to write something down. Sometimes, for whatever reason, I just don't get the chance to bring pen and paper, but I still try to.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 Dec 10
Sometimes the opportunity has passed. It is impossible but making the effort is a good start. More often than not, I do but there are times where I am unable to. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@jane239 (521)
2 Dec 10
I do the same especially if I'm writing an article and I've thought of something that I think works well, I'll write it straight down in case I forget it. I always have pen and paper with me,I'm not always in front of my computer. I'll keep a note pad and pen with me the rest of the time as well.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 Dec 10
Inspiration will strike at any time. Being in the position to write down an idea or more is good. Otherwise, when you get somewhere, all might be lost. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
26 Nov 10
When I was in high school I did this too- back then I had a pocket to stuff my pen and paper..But now i just bring pen, no more paper. Bringing those stuff proved to be very useful most of the times..
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
27 Nov 10
It is extremely useful indeed. It has saved some interesting situations. Especially when you are the only one who had the foresight to have something like that on you, like it has happened to me numerous times. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
25 Nov 10
Hm, no. But I always think I should start doing this, but then I forget about it. So I never actually remember to do it. But I do think it is a really good idea, good for you for remembering to do this!
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
I think it is something that many do intend to do. Actually intending to do something and doing it is another matter entirely. Still it has saved me some trouble and had made life a bit easier, many times before, I can tell you that much. Thank you for response, it is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
• Mexico
25 Nov 10
No, I've never done that, but it seems a great idea. I'll try it out
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
25 Nov 10
It is something that is worth a try for sure. There is no telling when inspiration will hit. It will be frustrating to be stuck in an area without the tools to write. And then when you get to a place that you can write, it is all gone. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.