Picked up the “Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman” by Anne Ortlund from the shelf while talking to Leo yesterday. Remembered how much I liked the book when I first read it in my single days. I started reading it again and finished it in one night. It is a simple book and yet I can see why I was so impressed by it then. It was one of the first how to be organized book I read. In it she talked about using a ‘notebook’ with sections to keep the calendar, receipts, journals and reading notes. I started my own notebook after reading this book and had used it for a long while. I still like its functions but have not found away to incorporate the paper system with the electronic system together.
I like to type my notes and journal entries on a keyboard, but it’s still much quicker to jot down a calendar entry by flipping to the calendar page or to put a receipt or ticket on the day I need it. Now, the todo list is easier to maintain electronically as I can check off the completed items and the rest will automatically be carried forward without having to be copied again for the next day. But again I can’t attach pieces of paper to the todo list as I can with a paper system. Can I find a method to combine these two together seamlessly and easily?
I went on the web to look for a song that Anne Ortlund talked about in her book and accidentally found an interview her husband and her did in 2005 on youtube. They certainly were a dedicated couple to do God’s work and their bond was obviously deep with each other. She waited and let her husband be the one to start the topics, and filled in the details when needed. Very lovingly and respectifully. Just like what a christian woman should be. Her husband died in 2007 I found out and I saw another youtube interview of their son Ray Jr also a pastor. A christian family. Wonder how she is doing now.
Had a lesson with Tim but the one with Tony was mysteriously gone and instead he has two lessons with a couple that are Esther’s students at that time slot. I don’t really mind but I do in a way when I wasn’t notified or talked to when my lesson was cancelled. Anyway, nobody knew what happened between Monday when Tony last saw it and today when it’s replaced by someone else.
Tony talked about doing some group dances with me and a funny dance for Tim, him and I like the one in the commercial where three people were doing the tango together. That sounds like fun.
Going to Azteca with Sandy and Daniel tonight. She and I both like Sakura better but the men like the mexican food. We decided to have mexican tonight and plan for a sushi outing soon. We’ve been having dinner together for a few times lately. It’s great and I’m happy about it. But on the other hand, I haven’t got together with Connie for a long time. This is one of those things that a good notebook/calendar system will be good to remind myself about making plans with friends and keep in touch. Friendships take time and need time to cultivate. I often let them slide too much. One of those things I need to work on like my exercise or the lack of exercise. Good intention sometimes is not enough, or I should say it’s never enough.