My simple yet effective solution for the fact that I kept forgetting the flash drive on which every piece of work-work I need resides--I don't put the drive in until I put the sign up. I also copy everything on the flash drive to my home computer every couple of weeks. People laugh at me, but I don't care!
I have the kind of brain that would see the sign for the first four days, and then it'd become part of "the desk" in my vision. I have to keep moving notes/reminders every couple days, if I want them to retain their effectiveness.
Posted by: Jocelyn | January 17, 2012 at 11:21 PM
I put it away and take it out every day. I share a clasroom with two other teachers over the course of the day.
Posted by: Jenn @ Juggling Life | January 17, 2012 at 11:24 PM
My flash drive is so complicated you have no idea. Also? I CAN'T FIND IT. It's gotta be here somewhere post move (7 months ago) but I'll be damned if I know where.
Did I tell you that for the longest time I couldn't find my electric razor, only the base that it charges on?
Then about 2 months ago I found it. IN ONE OF MY PURSES.
Posted by: Suzy | January 18, 2012 at 01:49 AM
Have you ever heard of Dropbox?
It's a real cool and easy program. You download it on the computers you used, create a "work work" folder and save all your work-work stuff there.
Example you worked on FileX at home. You save it in the Dropbox "work work" folder. Then you go to work, to your computer, open the Dropbox folder, the "work work" folder and there it is, the edited FileX :)
Posted by: Daniela | January 18, 2012 at 02:42 AM
you get older, you start to leave little notes around for yourself, oh yes you do....
Posted by: gary rith | January 18, 2012 at 08:02 AM
Hey, I say whatever works!
Posted by: Green Girl In Wisconsin | January 18, 2012 at 09:48 AM
LOL...whatever works. I have forgetfulness when it comes to certain things too and I need a BIG sign!
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | January 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM
People laugh at us organized folks, but they are secretly jealous. I will have to post about what my husband did today to remind me of something.
Posted by: Jenrantsraves | January 18, 2012 at 02:35 PM
I have the same sign, in a slightly smaller size. I'm always leaving my flash drive in the computer in the classroom, and the sign has helped a lot.
The next time I'm missing an electric razor, though, I'm going to go straight to my purse!!
:-)
Posted by: Cassi Renee | January 18, 2012 at 02:38 PM
You are wise! I have been burned more than once by my unreliable laptop (yes, I am openly admitting that it took more than one round of me losing half a thesis ...), so I back up everything now.
Posted by: lanes | January 18, 2012 at 05:25 PM
I love it! I make notes like that for myself all the time!
Posted by: Tammy | January 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM
I have a note today that says "Bday Cards!" because I need to remember some for co-workers.
Posted by: Brightside-Susan | January 19, 2012 at 02:50 PM
What sign? ;)
Posted by: Karen (formerly kcinnova) | January 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM
what ever works. maybe you can copyright your sign. I know a few people (me) who could use just such a reminder.
Posted by: shrink on the couch | January 20, 2012 at 02:36 PM
It's brilliant. I need more reminders like this.
Posted by: CC | January 21, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Knowing your own weaknesses and then doing something about them. Well, that takes gumption and perseverance! Which you have in spades! Great idea.
Posted by: JCK (Motherscribe) | January 21, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Let them laugh, you have to do what works for you.
One of my girlfriends leaves herself big notes on the front door. Even simple things like pick one of the kids up from practice at whatever time. (yep, she forgot once!) It's always intersting to read her door.
Posted by: Susan @ A Slice of my Life | January 22, 2012 at 03:15 PM