Taking Notes the Analog Way

I like this pen, it's fine like a pencil, but doesn't get smeared or lost over time as a pencil does.  It's also small and travels well.  Durable too with replaceable ink cartridges to reduce waste.

Zebra Pen

To take notes I really like these simple bamboo notebooks.  Similar to a moleskin but cheaper to buy and made of a quickly replenishing resource.  They've been nicely durable during my travels and events. Personally I'm a fan of the small (not the mini) which are about the size of my hand.  Each page hold my perfect amount - 1 idea & 1 reflection/elaboration. 

WRITERSBLOK Bamboo Small Ruled Notebook

Likeables - Posts on things I like

I'm a pretty critical person.  I have no shame about that.  In fact, I get paid for it.  :)  I love testing.  I'm naturally evaluating and questioning everything I interact with.  Admittedly I don't contribute to the golden arrow of consumerism very much.  If fact, it takes a visit from my mom or sister to get me to go out and shop.  I buy only what I really like which means it's probably got the following going for it:

• Functional & useful for my needs
• There is some craftsmanship, ingenuity, or beauty to it  
• It's well made of good materials
• The price is proper for it's value & market

Therefore posts in this category called 'likeables' will be things that I really like.  I'll likely list some improvements that I would ask for too, if the product could use any.