{WARNING: girliness ahead.}
…that baby would grow up to have great style and super cute hair and be named the Erin Condren Life Planner.
David overheard my sister and I talking about this day and he asked “are you talking about the release of a calendar or U2 tickets?”
Because today…10 am…was the moment…and it was a big one for me. Commence with back story:
I remember when some of my GardenWeb friends wrote “well, I see they’ve changed the format on the forum. Goodbye forever.” And there is no judgment because THIS IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY CURRENT PLANNER. It’s been with me since college.
Don’t call my baby ugly.
If it were to have a name it would be a work horse name. Something like “Trusty” or “Ole Faithful,” or even “ohmygoshIalmostforgotaboutthatdentistappointment.”
Probably the latter.
Now, granted, some days I might be tempted to write “biology test” or “Spanish club meeting” BUT OLD HABITS DIE HARD PEOPLE.
My sister told me I was buying an Erin Condren planner. And I initially said no…but she is very convincing. I wasn’t planning {ha ha, get it…groan} to make the transition until the new year, but then when I mentioned that to her she said “oh you’re making the transition in June because they have a sale on 18 monthers.”
And then she sat on me and pushed on my shin bruises. {Sorry: flashbacks.} She hasn’t done that in a long time…last Christmas, at least…Easter, TOPS. But she did say “oh you’re making the transition in June” with all the authority of an ex-elementary school teacher. That’s the kind of authority that makes one say “yes, ma’am” even if one is not from zones 6-10.
It’s a shame they don’t sell new handwriting…I looked. Not an option.
So: I did it. I took the plunge. And everything was so pretty. It was very hard to decide on a cover. And then there was the wringing of hands at vertical versus horizontal layout, and whether or not to go with the stickers or just print my own… {#firstworldproblems.}
But I feel quite assured that if I almost miss another dentist appointment, I will be doing it in high style. At least my sister tells me that is what is going to happen.
{ps Has anybody seen this clip of Liz Lemon’s feelings for office supplies? I wouldn’t watch this clip with my kid in my lap or anything…mama does not feel like explaining any of that at this juncture, but HYSTERICAL.}
Also, if you’re thinking of an Erin Condren planner and want a coupon code that will save us both $10, drop me a message with your email address and I will send you the link!
“The Trapper Keeper is the genesis of OCD for my generation.” -John Mayer
