Robin's Nest October 2016

[Daisey]

Wow! That is an amazing amount of organization! I'm very much winging my participation this round. Welcome and I look forward to checking back in to see your progress.

[Kate]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "Love this set up! You are so organized!!!"

Thanks Kathryn...I have to be organized or I lose focus, forget stuff,get sidetracked etc. This keeps me going and on target LOL I am ..."

I wish I was more organized. I get so distracted so easily. I am trying to be more organized this go around, though.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kathryn CA wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "Love this set up! You are so organized!!!"

Thanks Kathryn...I have to be organized or I lose focus, forget stuff,get sidetracked etc. This keeps me going and on..."

I find that the more organized I am the better I do. It's like if I see it written down/typed out then it is pretty much set in stone and I need to accomplish it to the best of my ability lol It takes a little bit of time to get organized but for me it is worth it in the long run. There are times when I am really busy doing stuff but get that feeling that I have gotten nothing accomplished. Seeing everything in black and white, checked off as it is completed, and seeing the end results gives me my sense of accomplishment back:)

I get distracted easily too. Especially if I am around the computer, tablets or my phone. I really like the social aspect of the RATs. I want to see what everyone else is reading,which is a NO-NO because I find my MT TBR only grows, and I like to see their accomplishments as well as opinions on books. :) Thank goodness for audiobooks lol

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Daisey wrote: "Wow! That is an amazing amount of organization! I'm very much winging my participation this round. Welcome and I look forward to checking back in to see your progress."

Yes, a lot of organization :) I have to stay focused because I get distracted and sidetracked very easily. The organization keeps me sane and on task LOL

I don't think I have ever just "winged" it through a challenge or R-A-T. I wish you luck and have fun reading :)

[Kate]

Have you heard of bullet journalling? I started doing it in June. It has definitely made me be more organized. I just created a spread for the readathon. I am pretty proud of myself, honestly.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kathryn CA wrote: "Have you heard of bullet journalling? I started doing it in June. It has definitely made me be more organized. I just created a spread for the readathon. I am pretty proud of myself, honestly."

No, I haven't....what is bullet journaling? GO YOU!!!!! WTG on your spread sheet :) Spreadsheets are something I just can't do....we don't get along although I do know a lot of readers who use them to keep up with books,challenges and other reading/non-reading stuff.

[Kate]

http://bulletjournal.com/

That is bullet journaling. I don't follow that 100%, but I use their basic idea.

As for spreadsheets... I majored in accounting in University and all of our homework was to be done on excel spreadsheets. So I developed a weird sort of love of spreadsheets.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kathryn CA wrote: "http://bulletjournal.com/

That is bullet journaling. I don't follow that 100%, but I use their basic idea.

As for spreadsheets... I majored in accounting in University and all of our homework was..."

I think I have found my new love addiction in this bullet journaling...Me and my ocd on organization...Thank you SO MUCH for introducing this to me.....BIG HUGS to you :)

I took some basic computer classes in college and the Excel part just stumped me every time. I made it through but I think if I just applied myself a little more and played with it more I might can get the hang of it.

[Kate]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "http://bulletjournal.com/

That is bullet journaling. I don't follow that 100%, but I use their basic idea.

As for spreadsheets... I majored in accounting in University and all ..."

That is how I felt the first time I saw Bullet Journalling. I could never find a journal or day planner that was what I wanted it to be. This is perfect and fits in my purse. I can create whatever spread I want. I can set it up how I want. My time is tracked better so now I am more efficient.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kathryn CA wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "http://bulletjournal.com/

That is bullet journaling. I don't follow that 100%, but I use their basic idea.

As for spreadsheets... I majored in accounting in Un..."

Well I know how my next couple of days will be spent LOL I so want to get started on this. Such an awesome way to keep up with stuff. I have bought day planners galore and would rarely use them although I thought I would. But like you I couldn't and still can't find that perfect ONE that fits my needs. I am so excited about this!!! It's AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[Kate]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "http://bulletjournal.com/

That is bullet journaling. I don't follow that 100%, but I use their basic idea.

As for spreadsheets... I majored ..."

I thought from your organization of this thread that you would like this method. Happy to have introduced it to you!

[Angie ☯]

Hey back, neighbor! How is your reading going? Hope you are having a great day!!

Cheering you on from East TN!

[Ann A]

Hope you are having a smashing Readathon!

[Susan]

I hope your reading is going well!!

[Kate]

I think next year I am totally going to copy your set up. I will wait for you to set it up and then copy and paste it. lol #lazy

[Daisey]

Thanks for dropping by on my thread to cheer me on. I haven't been spending much time on Goodreads this go round, but checking in now. Hope your readathon is going well and good luck in the second half! :)

[Alisha Marie]

Did you read The Price of Salt? How was it? I've been meaning to pick that up.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Angie ☯ wrote: "Hey back, neighbor! How is your reading going? Hope you are having a great day!!

Cheering you on from East TN!"

Hi Angie!!! Thanks for stopping by :) Reading was very successful for me.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Ann A wrote: "Hope you are having a smashing Readathon!"

Thanks Ann!!! Hope you had a GREAT Readathon too!!!!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Susan wrote: "I hope your reading is going well!!"

Hi Susan!!! Thanks for stopping by :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kathryn CA wrote: "I think next year I am totally going to copy your set up. I will wait for you to set it up and then copy and paste it. lol #lazy"

LOL I will share my set up with you. I have a secret group that I use just for my own tracking/challenge purposes. I think I am going to take this set up,post it to my group and make a template for it :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Daisey wrote: "Thanks for dropping by on my thread to cheer me on. I haven't been spending much time on Goodreads this go round, but checking in now. Hope your readathon is going well and good luck in the second ..."

You are more than welcome Daisey!!! I had fun visiting all the threads even if it was just for a short moment to cheer you on :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Alisha Marie wrote: "Did you read The Price of Salt? How was it? I've been meaning to pick that up."

Yes, I finished The Price of Salt I rated it 3.5 but still debating on 4. There were a few small spots where it got a little draggy but for the most part it was an engaging read. There are multiple themes happening, the characters aren't always likeable but are well developed and you see them grow. I do recommend this book and if you read it I hope you enjoy it.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

I think I have everything caught up and posted here :) I hope everyone had a great Readathon. I got a lot read and spent some time socializing here. Sorry I wasn't able to make it to FB and some of the other outlets....it's just too many places to visit while still trying to read.