Who me? Organized? My bevy of suitors might tell you otherwise, and I do find it hard to keep track of my weekly schedule. You know: working out with my trainer, grocery deliveries, banking with the banker, paying bills, remembering appointments and so on. Fortunately, there’s always someone to pitch in and help me. No one person does everything. But we I do have a little secret that helps my days run more smoothly.

I spend more and more time at my desk these days, doing everything from preparing the family taxes to working on this blog. Because of this, my workspace is constantly changing. Holding the clutter at bay is challenging, so I prefer to keep nearby only a few quality items that serve multiple purposes over a stockpile of things I might never need.

My planner is one of those simple ring binder journals you can pick up from any stationery supplies store. White paper. No ruled lines to cage my venturesome handwriting and doodling. I’m an obsessive note-taker and fill pages to the margins with to do lists, rough sketches, and ideas for blog posts. I usually go through one planner every month.

There are millions of tips out there on how to stay sane in an airplane. Well, I’m an old school girl who believes in fun in the cockpit, fun in the galley and fun in the cramp quarters of the washroom. My heroine is all about my dreams and desires. More to come!