My love of lists is almost legendary!  Nothing makes me happier than making a list and checking it twice — likely a result of spending my formative years at the Pole.

I have discovered a handy new way to use technology to help me make lists and stay organized.  My cell phone has a keyboard and a notepad.  Each note in the notepad can have up to 1000 characters.  That's enough for a decent-sized list.  I've been using mine to keep lists of errands I need to run, shopping lists, new yaer's resolutions, writing ideas, and books I want to read. 

Since I almost always have my phone at hand, I don't need to search for pen and paper.  And I don't have to remember where I put the list.  I just click a few buttons and there it is.  When I pick up an item at the store or complete a task, I just delete it from the list with a few clicks.

I find that I'm keeping better track of what I need to buy and what I need to do.  If I find myself with a few minutes near a store, I know what I need without wracking my brain.

If your phone offers a similar function, I encourage you to use it.