As a person who diagnosed herself with Obsessive Compulsive Disease (I definitely show much symptoms), I make it a point to always have my things organized. Unless of course I am undergoing a moment of duress stress where studying, eating and sleeping are the only things that can fit my twenty four hours. But if life decides to be generous and spares me a few hours for leisure, I would always include the task of arranging my stuff by color or size or with books - by author.
My stuff are not the only things in need of organization, though. My thoughts do too, especially when it comes to school work. With seven subjects, eight if I include PE, I could never be able to remember everything needed for each of those subjects. Which now brings me to the whole point of this post:
planners.
Planners allow me to list down everything I need to remember and help me to be at par with my subjects. I can easily organize dates, like when to research for SocSci 2, or when to study for Chem 16. Having a planner also helps me to remember deadlines which is very useful for someone as forgetful as I am. With planners, my thoughts are organized, just the way an OCD likes it.
And this is starting to sound like a promotional post now, so I guess I should stop.
Also, let's just say I have a little obsession with planners. For 2012 alone, I have three! Pretty alarming...
This Starbucks planner is my first. And it's also chipped at the bottom right due to overuse.
I first saw this Belle de Jour planner in Saab Magalona's blog. I mentioned that I thought it looked cute, and for Christmas, my friend Anthony Chu gave it to me as a present. Honestly though, it's a little too girly so I've only used it for a month. Sorry, Chu! *blushes
I bought this UP Academic Planner online along with my friends Jiggy and Karla. Though I had two planners already, I still felt the need to buy this because it lists all the important dates for UP and a lot of student guides and tips for us in the university too.
Conclusion: I most probably can't survive school (or life) without a planner now.
*sidenote: I'm still collecting stickers for the 2013 Starbucks planner. I swear it's going to be my only planner this coming year. Eight down, nine to go! Wish me luck on my "Starbucks 2013 Planner Acquisition Challenge".