Reddit mentions: The best memo & scratch pads

1. Blue Power Ranger Figure Billy the OG blue ranger. He is part of the rainbow of power rangers throughout the years--the 1st and best.
   
   
2. Summer Children's Book Learning starts as young as babies. We all had to learn about the seasons and this book teaches babies/kids the season of summer.
   
   
3. Durian Fruit Mask Not actually food but...a mask dedicated to the stinkiest fruit in the world. Why? I don't know. :)
   
   
4. Genji Action Figure I want to gift this to my brother because he really likes Genji of Overwatch but this one is a little more than my wallet can take.
   
   
5. All my Friends are Dead book If you enjoy dark humor this funny, laugh-out-loud, bust-a-gut little book is for you.
   
   
6. YUGIOH Card $0.64 and a yugioh card, WHAT A DEAL! Even the king of the games would cower in fear with this card in your hand.
   
   
7. Dog Sunglasses If you're rocking the shades, it's only fair that your furry friend is rocking them too.
   
   
8. DBZ Vegeta Sunglasses I could wear regular sunglasses, but wearing Vegeta Sunglasses would be twice as better. Imagine wearing these at your grandma's birthday party--everyone frozen at your mighty power level.
   
   
9. Speed The epitome action thriller movies that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats--one of the best in my opinion.
   
   
10. Clean Water Straw If the zombies breech the ecosystem a drinkable water filter tool will help you survive the harsh climates, if needing a drink.
    
    
11. Posture Corrector I have a really bad back and posture for someone so young, this would really help with my health and posture in everyday life.
    
    
12. Lysol Disinfectant I always try to keep my house and workplace clean, so it's alwways important to have a clean environment.
    
    
13. BBC Sherlock Shirt I enjoy the show and Benedict's Sherlock, every fan should have this shirt in the wardrobe.
    
    
14. Lladro Nigara Chandelier Over $110,000 for a fancy chandelier. I thinkn I'll stick with my rusty light fixture.
    
    
15. Cat riding a unicorn riding a shark shirt You get the best of both worlds plus a cat! Whats not to love?
    
    
16. Orange scented stickers Love me some oranges. The scent of oranges are amazing and taste good as well--quite the deal.
    
    
17. Football I played football a lot as a kid. You can't beat the classics.
    
    
18. Aqua Notes You ever get great ideas in the shower but have no place to place them? Well this is for you writer friend. It helps future writers for those notes in their works.
    
    
19. Kars Statue Basically as the fandom calls them AZTEC GODS OF FITNESS that's all you need to know about this anime and manga P.S. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
    
    
20. Asia Old Man Wall decal A great masterpiece for an icebreaker when the neighbors visit. It gave me a good laugh.
    
    
    Whew, that was quite the task. Thanks for the contest!!!

Ok, so there are a ton of things you can get but it honestly depends on how much you're looking to spend and what your friend already has in regards to fountain pens. It also helps to know what things they'll be writing - someone who wants to write a handwritten letter to a pen pal will be looking for something different than a chainsmoking author who just needs to finish editing their latest draft before the deadline; who will be looking for something different than a professor who wants to write a syllabus and print out some tests.

• ~$25 Alphasmart Neo / Alphasmart Neo 2. This is what you get for a serious writer - someone working on finishing their manifesto in the woods kind of writer. This is the ultimate no-nonsense writing tool. This thing will probably be around longer than any of us. It's not made any more, but it's a tank. It takes 3 (either AA or AAA, I can't remember) batteries and then lives for a year of constant use. It has no distractions. You just type on a keyboard that's better than any laptop I've used and only slightly worse that the average mechanical keyboard that I've used. You can do basic editing, but it's meant for word-vomit. When you're done, you hook it up to a computer and either transfer the files directly, or you can just hit a key and have the thing type all the words you've typed into an open word document.
  
  
• ~$50 Fountain pen tuning and cleaning set get this for someone who has a lot of fountain pens, or has a few that they're disatisfied with. This is one of the better "gift" gifts... because it sucks to spend this much on supplies (as you can get something fun like a pen or ink with the money) but it will make your whole collection better. As a gift giver, you won't ever get the "wrong" pen - something they don't like but feel obligated to use since it was a gift.
  
  
• ~$10-50 Starter durable fountain pens: Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy Al Star, Jinhao x750 with a Goulet Nib, Wing Sung 601. This is what you get for a friend that doesn't have a fountain pen and really hasn't heard much about them. If they're a good friend you can pick up some paper and/or a bottle of ink (see below). These aren't super durable, but they'll last several lifetimes if well taken care of. Most of these come with ink cartridges, although the Wing Sung and the Jinhao don't. Also the Wing Sung and the Jinhao will take a bit of time to ship, if ordered from Ebay.
  
  
• ~$10-20 Fountain pen ink. Get this for someone who has 1 or more fountain pens (or if you also purchased a fountain pen). Noodler's Black is waterproof and tamper-resistant. You sign checks with it. You write in the rain with it. It's about as "BIFL" of an ink you can get. It comes in a utilitarian bottle that's filled to the brim with the stuff. Waterman Blue is a highly consistant ink. Fountain pen users and experts alike use it for diagnosing problems with their pens. It's a well-behaved ink and it won't ever cause you trouble. It's also not in the least bit waterproof. (There are also hundreds more inks, but Noodler's black and Waterman Blue are two that everyone should have in their collection).
  
  
• ~$10 Rhodia dot pad notebook or Tomoe River looseleaf paper - these are the quintessential fountain pen friendly papers. They're high quality. Get the dot pad for someone who's going to be doing a lot of writing for themselves - notes in meetings, grocery lists, etc. Get the Tomoe River if they're really into fountain pens or if they want something for correspondence.
  
  
• ~$13 HP 32 Lb Premium Laser Paper is cheaper per-page than the rhodia or the tomoe river paper. It's good for printers. It's thick. It's fountain pen friendly. It's what you print out your syllabus on. It's what you print out a resume on (unless you want to try to impress the company with resume specific paper). It's durable. It's a whole hell of a lot better than copy paper.
  
  
• ~50-100 Staples Arc Notebook System. This is what you get for someone who thinks they know what awesome notebooks are, and who needs a way to organize their writing. It's an awesome notebook system - it combines the convenience and wrap-around nature of a spiral bound notebook with the addition-capability of a 3 ring binder, with the luxury of a leather-bound journal. The hole punch is $50 by itself, but it's super high quality and then you can put whatever paper you have (tomoe river, rhodia, etc.) into the Arc Notebook. A faux-leather bound notebook is ~$20 but they're super durable (survived all of college without any visible wear), professional looking, and customizable. They lay flat on the table, they wrap-around, they're just awesome for writing.
  
  
• ~$100-200 Karas Kustoms Ink The ULTIMATE BIFL fountain pen. This thing will outlive the species. Get this for someone who breaks everything but wants truly bifl stuff. Everything is modular and swappable (the nib, if damaged, is only $15 to replace and you can buy extras to swap them out). You can get it in aluminum with colors, aluminum without color, or brass. People throw these across parking lots and club baby seals with them. They're machined out of a solid bar of metal. I destroyed 3 supposedly "bifl" fountain pens that I was trying to EDC before I found this one - trust me it goes through the ringer but nothing phases it at all. You can bend the clip 90 degrees, just take an allen wrench, unscrew the bolts that hold the clip in place, bend it back, screw it back in, and now it works fine.
  
  
• ~$100-200 Lamy 2000 or Pilot Vanishing Point. The Lamy 2000 is one of the best writing fountain pens I own. The Pilot Vanishing Point is one of the most convenient fountain pens ever (it's clicky) - it also writes well. Both are pretty durable, but I've broken a vanishing point (the clip can be kind of flimsy) and I don't expect I'll break my Lamy 2000.
  
  
• ~$80 Unicomp or Model M Keyboard this thing is almost as tanky as the Karas Kustoms Ink. It's the ultimate writer's keyboard. Just don't let them use it around irritable coworkers as it is pretty loud. It's a pleasure to write on.

Well, I am still a newbie, but here's some advice just from what I have tried. Please correct me if I'm wrong! Also, I do broad-nib stuff, so if you're doing pointed things I can only repeat what I've read here.

I'm just assuming that you don't have any local art stores that are more convenient than ordering online, but if you can go somewhere local, I recommend just going there and feeling up some paper. Look for something with at least 100g/m^2 (it should say on the front, around where it says how many sheets and the size of the paper). Things marked for wet media are good, just feel it with your fingers for how smooth it is. I know "sizing" is important, but I have no idea how to actually look for that. Also, for beginning practice rather than finished pieces, just looking for smooth stuff seems to work fine so far for me.

This canson sketchbook is what I've been using predominantly, because I already had it. It is not meant to hold a ton of ink, so it warps when I use watercolors, but for calligraphy it's worked well so far. It's in a spiral binding of course, sorry. I like the portability for practice. :]

If you check my comment history, my 'word of the day' posts for Kafkaesque and Bhakti were on this paper. It holds well and I can see guidelines through the paper if they're in pen, which is nice! It isn't super smooth though, so I don't know how well it would work for pointed nibs. The 5.5x8.5 is kind of small for large nibs (wouldn't recommend larger than 2mm because you wouldn't get many letters in).

I've also used watercolor paper. The brand I have (Artist's Loft 'watercolor pad' 140lb/ 300g/m2) is really nice, but I don't see it on amazon. Other watercolor papers should work fine, as long as they're smooth and whatnot. I hesitate to recommend any in particular just because I don't know how the paper feels.

Watercolor paper is more expensive, however, this pad is 24 sheets, 22x30cm, for I think it was $10-15, as opposed to that sketch pad which is ~$10 for 100 (smaller) pages in the store. All the large pads like this that I have used have paper that comes out of the binding easily (even when you don't want it to, like just flipping it open to the next page, oftentimes), so this might be as closer to loose leaf as you may get.

A lot of people have mentioned using Rhodia paper before for practice, but I've never used it personally.

Even if you can't find anything perfect, I recommend getting something decent but cheap and just getting started. :] 80g isn't too bad of a weight, and a lot of people even practice on lined notebook paper in a pinch. Printer paper does tend to feather for sure though, unless you write really quickly, which doesn't gel with calligraphy you're one of the super crazy good people in this sub who churn out magic in 20 seconds. ;]

Edits: clarification on numbers.

I am not sure if it meets the technical definition for gas-lighting.

But, let me state my assumptions, and advice below. Keep in mind I do not know you and my assumptions might be way off. But I hope it helps.

It does seem like your hope is that he invalidates you to make you feel better. This may simply be a communication style that you learned growing up. Maybe you are used to being invalidated and this is the best way you know to get love.

But, at it's core it's a narcissistic style of communicating. Because you are not a narcissist and you have a great deal of empathy it makes you feel uncomfortable. It also makes you feel uncomfortable because you don't want to cause your boyfriend discomfort or despair. But you haven't necessarily learnt or practice better ways to get the reassurance you need.

So now you're fucked. You need reassurance (like everyone else), but the only way know how is kind of shitty.

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My solution:

Don't be so hard on yourself!!

--- wait?? what??

No- no- hear me out... You are on a journey to be a more compassionate, self assured better you. Even though hearing reassurance all the time is super important, as you grow won't always need to be reassured all the time. You're insecurities will improve over time....

--- okay, but how does that make me feel better??

Recognize that in your journey to learn better ways to interact you won't be perfect, rebuilding yourself will take time.

--- Okay.. But how do I get the reassurance I need for now??

Find a healthy and sustainable way to rebuild your sense of self so you can start to see yourself the way your boyfriend sees you.

--- Sure, but how do I do that??

Here's what worked for me, get a small notebook and everytime your BF says something nice about you write it down.

If he says the same thing multiple times put a start for everytime he says something nice. And keep that book on you. here's the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Field-Notebook-Combination-Orange-Yellow/dp/B07487T8V2/

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Remember, changing yourself takes time. Be patient and kind to yourself always!

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~Cheers

I use a lot of lists. I keep a lot of them on my phone (in google keep), but not, for instance, groceries (which I keep on the fridge instead).

Also, keeping a journal helps. Sometimes, I'm tracking numbers (like if I want to lose weight, tracking calories/water intake/sleep/etc.), but most of the time, it's just a place to write down things that happened, or vent my feelings, or keep track of my larger-scale projects/goals. My memory is crap, but keeping track of things on paper helps.

Trying simplifying what you can in your life. Don't be afraid to prioritize your needs. I like looking cute but clothing is a huge hassle for me, so I have like... 9 outfits? maybe. And sometimes I get multiples of the same outfit. It just saves a lot of stress if it's one less decision I have to make.

If you try using a day planner (like google calendar), don't forget to schedule in: meal times, leisure time, sleep, and exercise. Take the time to do these things correctly, and take them seriously when it is the time for them. Be patient with yourself, and take care of your body. If you find yourself doing something that's not worth your time.. just put it down, and walk away (I used to play video games for hours every day, or watch TV). It's okay if you want to pick it up again later, if you feel you have something to learn from it or it will help you grow, but make sure it's on your terms and fits into your life the way you want.

Lastly, when I'm working I have this method.. I'm sure it has a name but the thought is that you're either doing something right now, or not doing it right now. Since you can only reasonably do one thing well at a time, list out everything that needs to be done, then pick one thing to work on right now. At a good stopping point, take a break (for you), and then come back and re-assess which priority is most urgent, then do that "right now". It helps me cut down on anxiety and worrying about all the stuff that has to get done.

Some of this might not work for you, but I hope this helps. If you want to read more about this sort of stuff, I'd recommend this book. Best of luck.

Rhodia makes a legal pad with yellow paper, but at $11/pad it's a lot pricier than the typical $2 legal pad that you find at Walmart or Target. You might have better luck with Staples' eco friendly sugarcane paper, which comes in legal pads as well as wirebound notebooks. They're like $5/pad and pretty fountain pen friendly, though I've found that Diamine and Noodler's inks tend to feather and bleed a bit. I've also heard good things about Ampad Gold Fibre pads.

Cheers!

It isn't that cheap, but my favorite is the spiral bound, 8.25 x 11.75, Rhodia dot pads. I love the dot pads, and the spiral bound is great for doodling, testing inks or nibs, or whatever else you might want to do, especially since it lays flat. I like this size because it's nice and big, and you don't feel cramped, especially since it's top bound.


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1. Her name is blue, she is blue, and she sings “blue’s clues,” so...

2. He’a wearing sunglasses, he also sings “In Summer.”

3) These are actually pretty good.

4) My brother is obsessed with these movies.

5) This is a very profound book. Made me feel a full breadth of emotion, and left me satisfied at the end.

6) this decorative fan

7) Your dog could be the pope!

8) I love potatoes. I love plushies. Obvious choice.

9) Jurassic Park is the film that made me fall in love with movies. It’s fun, emotional, and a testament to the ingenuity, curiosity, and perseverance of humanity. Also dinosaurs are in it.

10) After the zombies arrive, I’ll want safe drinking water. It’ll be important, and maybe hard to find occasionally.

11) A new laptop would make being a writer much easier. My current laptop is slow and doesn’t want to work half the time.

12) Lysol wipes are never a bad idea. Trust me.

13) Star Trek is my favorite everything.

14) How about an inspiring dress?

15) Why not both?

16) This stuff. I love it so much.

17) I loved this weird Barbie doll.

18) You know when you’re out in public, and you think of this great idea, but by the time you get home you forgot it and wish you’d written it down? Yeah. I hate that.

19) Here.

20) My dad used to own a pair of these.

You know, I would encourage new adults to keep a little something that I like to call "The Captain's Log." It's not so much what it actually is, but what it's actually for. I originally got the idea a few years ago from the character known as "The Judge," from this book. My Captain's Log has so far led me to figure out calculations for racing yachts, inspired new insights into the nature of humanity (which no doubt came to me while I was at a strip club in Guam), and designed a theoretical hull of a blue water sailboat based on Fibonacci numbers (maybe impractical, but still satisfied my curiosity about relating math to yacht design).

So what is The Captain's Log? It's a small notebook that you keep in your backpack, your camera bag, or even your back pocket. You take it with you wherever you go, as long as it's appropriate. For example, here are some places to take it: work, classes, or commuting/traveling. Here are some places not to take it: first dates (or even second, depending on how the first one goes), work lunches, or out to bars when you plan on drinking to forget. Or maybe that last one would be good... I woke up one morning and I had written down, "Give $1 to every person who GETS IT." What did I mean? Did I give money to a lot of people? And what the hell happened that inspired me to write that down?

Anyway, the point is that you keep it to write down random notes and ideas you have, or to use it as a scratch pad. You might say, "Why not just use a Notes application on your phone? That way you're not being a weirdo carrying around a little diary in your pocket."

And I would say:

• It's not a diary. A diary is something you write a narrative account of your day in, and while that isn't a bad thing, that's not the purpose of The Captain's Log.
  
  
• Instead of writing a narrative of your day, you simply document notes, sketches, or plans, that you think are significant at that moment in time.
  
  
• The purpose of The Captain's Log is to then look back at earlier pages to see what you considered to be significant thoughts or patterns of thinking in the past. (And of course, yacht design!)
  
  This then allows you to make some revelations about yourself. You get to see how your mind worked, and how it has developed over time. And you see things that you--at one point in time--thought were significant enough to write in your Captain's Log. It also helps keep your ego in check because it will remind you of problems you used to think were huge, but now no longer matter--and that will imply that the huge problems you have right now, really aren't that big of a deal. And hopefully that will improve your relationships with other people as well.
  
  It also got me laid once. A girl stole it while at a Brewery and wrote a very alluring message on the next open page.
  
  Here are some links to sample Captain's Logs:
  
  http://amzn.com/B00GC5QTR0
  
  http://amzn.com/B001UNTHQO
  
  http://amzn.com/B00HLBN8NM
  
  The good news is, they're all real cheap!

Oh hi Mark

I would so suggest taking a small trip with some friends. Three out of my five years in college my friends and I went up to my parent's mountain house in NC and snowboarded. We had so much fun and we drove and split the costs on gas plus the place was free to stay. So it made it affordable for all of us to go. Those were literally some of the best times of my life. :) Make tons of memories while you still have the chance in school :).

[My item] (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B003W09LTQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=26SWLD702LW5B&coliid=I3T8QP6IY8SC88&psc=1) I always get really great thoughts and ideas in the shower with no where to write them down.

In-shower notepad. Saved my life. All my best ideas happen in the long hot showers I take. https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS

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Also, Try to develop a 1 page "vision board" with all your current thoughts/ affirmations that have benefited you. Everyday, if you have a brilliant thought, you can tell yourself does it fit on my 1-page "vision board", if no, then it's easier to forget about it. It's all about minimizing, filtering. Not about making more lists. Make those lists potent. Keep your mind on a one page Vision board, and it will help center your thoughts.

I'm more of a musician but I agree with OP - I get my best ideas (entrepreneurial or otherwise) either in the shower or while falling asleep. I've read that these are two of the most common activities for getting ideas simply because you're experiencing some sensory loss and your brain compensates in other ways.

If you're getting awesome ideas in the shower, I'd recommend something like this to keep track with:
http://www.amazon.com/Aquanotes-Aqua-Notes-Waterproof-Notepad/dp/B003W09LTQ/ref=pd_sim_k_1/190-3421715-7885214

Well you can still use the notebook, it seems high quality and smooth paper and i don't see any bleeding. If you make the width between 2 lines your x-height, it will work out. A set of 6 lines would then be your guidelines for 1 rule of text. Here is a diagram, based of the scribblers ratio and slant. So just count your lines and add in the remaining guidelines and you're set to go.
(And don't mind my crappy, drawn in letters, again i'm not doing pointed-pen calligraphy.)

If you do want to use other paper in the future then cheap options are Laser printer paper, Marker paper or a Rhodia pad.
These are also smooth surfaced, bleedproof options. You want smooth paper, because your nib is less likely to get snagged or dig in the paper and tear it. Bleedproof, because your ink will stay put and not run out & ruin fine hairlines.

Finally, your nib is also an important factor in writing pointed-pen calligraphy. Each nib is different, some are more flexible than others. Take your nib out off the holder and see if you can find a brandname and number; from what i can see i think it's a Brause Steno 361 (I could be wrong). Other options are A Nikko G, a Nikko G Zebra, Hunt 512, Hunt 101 and 103 (both flexible but very delicate), Brausse 66EF (it's smaller and more flexible) and so many others. Everyone has their own favorite nib, so experiment if you have the chance. And do clean your nib when your finished with writing, then they'll last much longer, otherwise they'll corrode and rust.

That's all i can say, and much of it was picked up here on the subreddit or plucked of the internet. Have Fun!

hopefully this works THIS The item listed is not under $5 but if I win, pick one within range as a surprise :)

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Thanks for the contest!

It's Rhodia dot matrix paper, which is a bit different from just printing out the dots on a piece of printer paper. It's heavier paper, for one, and it bleeds a lot less for really wet-writing pens. I'm not sure if Rhodia makes a proper spiral notebook with that ruling or not, but they do make what are basically legal pads for it.

I wish there were more companies that offered the dot grid ruling, because it's really useful. I have a bunch of little ultra-ruggedized Field Notes Expedition Notebooks that I keep in a shirt pocket with a Space Pen at all times, especially when I'm in the field, and the dot grid is great because you can use it as normal note paper and then switch over to using it to make really legible tables or graphs without it looking like all clusterfucky with the lines everywhere. Plus, that particular notebook is effectively indestructible. Pretty much the only way you're going to lose it is if you set it on fire.

First of all, it's great that you even recognize this. Trust me, over time your proportions will improve. This is why I recommend ABS.

But in the meantime, you might find that using graph paper or even better, dot grid paper helps with your proportions. Here are some free templates you can just print out.

Do the boxes that contain your mockup closely match the scale of the device screen you are designing for? If you're having trouble with that, you can also use sketch pads with the actual screen already templated out for you like these. I don't personally use them because I need to design for various screen sizes at a time, but it is very helpful if you know you only need to design for one specific device.

There are also some UI stencils for iPhone that you might also find handy.

Happy sketching!

> Really the only think I can think of is the 2 round holder, is that super important?

Handy to have, but don't fret if you can't get one.

> I would like to get one of those nice books that zips up. What combo do you guys recommend for range trips and tracking competitions?

Tactical Notebook + Combat Pen

> On my dope card, should I have a piece of paper ready for each stage, or just at the various distances?

Targets/Distances could change, you'll have time to write out a card so don't worry. I just use a quarterback wrist coach and a roll of painters tape + a sharpie. If I'm going dial instead of holding in the reticle then I'll jot down the elevation for each target in sequence; "T1 - 4.6, T2 6.2". Peel the tape off when the stage is over and stick a new one on, Easy-Peasy.

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Great advice! I particularly love writing down all my prayers in the form of poetry and I also love long showers so I found a way to combine the two with these lol

https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482047153&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+notes

iphone 6 in NeWisdom case

Skeggox wallet

Uwood Biosten watch

Surefire Titan Plus

Benchmade North Fork

Jugsy pen

Field Book

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Full disclosure: A bit of color matching was done on this photo. The watch is a cheapo I got to test drive the whole wood watch thing with plans to upgrade if I dig the look. I do not. I used to have a silver Sig P238 with rosewood grips that would have been sexy here, but I didn't dig that either. I do dig the Benchmade a great deal. The surefire is ok.

I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".

• A Flowfold Minimalist slim wallet
  
• A Zebra F-701 stainless steel pen with a Fisher Space refill so it can write anywhere. This isn't a "tactical" pen by LE/TSA standards, but is a solid stainless steel tube, if you know what I mean.
  
• If you prefer something smaller, a Fisher Space Bullet Space Pen and/or a Zebra Mini mechanical pencil TS-3.
  
• You might also want something to write on, and a 3-pack of Field Notes, Pitch Black Edition in Dot-Grid isn't a bad choice unless you're into fountain pens, in which case you'd be better served with a Clairefontaine or. Rhodia pocket notebook. (They will feather fountain pen ink less, resulting in finer lines.)
  
  Bonus item: This isn't under $30, but $45 wil buy you a Leatherman Skeletool, which is one of the most universally useful items I own.
  
  Edit: "EDC" stands for Every Day Carry. To paraphrase the /r/EDC sidebar, EDC means the essentials that I carry a daily basis. Things that I either use every day, or want to have with me in case I might need them. Sorry for the confusion, /u/ForgottenEcho and /u/Sanctitas.

1. I went to Valparaiso University for my undergrad. I am currently going to Walden University for my masters. Something interesting about both schools; Valparaiso university was bid on by both the KKK and the Lutheran Church. The Lutheran Church won. Walden University has nothing to do with Waldo, or Thoreau.
   
   
   2). [sticky notes help me complete notes, remind me of due dates, and keep me sane. oh, and penguins are adorable.] (http://www.amazon.com/Penguin-Notepad-Carson-Dellosa-Publishing/dp/1604189568/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ERLEBAPDG3MG&coliid=I2AL9KALOPFK2P)
   
   3.) If you would to get me more sticky notes, [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Recycled-Sticky-6-Inches-Assorted-Tropical/dp/B003HD03IQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ERLEBAPDG3MG&coliid=I3HNQ9X4RLXP3Y) would help.
   
   4.) I am glad you are back, and can't wait to make your acquaintance.!

I’ve been pretty happy with this leather notepad cover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZVKXW5/

Currently have a Tactile Turn bolt action titanium pen (using G2 refills), but any pen with a strong clip will be able to sit well inside the leather cover, which is nice and thick.

Hey great thoughts, thanks! I'm also in [a TN system with a single notebook and a card insert and kraft folder](https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Notebook-Refillable-Leather-Moleskine/dp/B075ZVKXW5/. Since I don't get free FN (jealous!), I'm thinking of using those Tomoe River notebooks with 96 pages in the TN passport size (linked in another reply in this thread) or just using two notebooks.

What's the model number of the Jinhao copy of a Safari? Also what green is that? It looks a little like Lierre Sauvage from J. Herbin. That's a great pen/ink combo.

Not sure what your price point and geographical shipping limitations are, but I love Maruman Mnemosyne notebooks. I use the A4 and B6 at work. Durable plastic cover, beautiful paper, indestructible twin ring.

I am in love with the Pilot Frixion pens! I have a black and a blue one 0.7 (0.35 mm) and they are amazing with my Leutchtturm1917 dotted. And I have a few cough of their Friction Colors for doodling / creativity. Oh and a pen loop to make sure I always have a pen!

>"I'm sick of weed being the scapegoat for my problems"

It's easy to replace weed with ADHD in that sentance, so be careful what you wish for.
Regardless, in my experience, my memory just works different than others. I have problems remembering the day to day things, but I can easily remember a random 12 character password I've only heard twice, etc. I can recall totally random, obscure crap, but can't remember who I might've seen yesterday, etc. My point is, don't sell yourself short. I'm sure you DO have some memory skills, they are just different than what is expected, or what you are expecting from yourself.

My best recommendation for memory is to just write it down. I carry around a pocket notebook and write almost everything down, even if it is just mundane. Amazon Example Link

I don't even always need to refer back to it, but just the act of writing it helps commit it to memory. I am also a religious Evernote user. And I have something like 25 alarms on my phone throughout the day. Stuff that has worked to keep me on track. But of everything, I can't recommend carrying around a notebook enough.

Edit:Formatting.

Thats awesome news!

I really want these field notes notebooks because i've never had these before and they seem very popular amongst people on here.
Thanks for the contest!

> monthly calendar on one page

I'm currently using a Field Notes Dot Grid, and I do squeeze the monthly calendar on a single page, splitting the dates into 2 columns. I use symbols for things like holidays, and only write in the important appointment for the day.

The key for the symbols takes 2-3 lines below the dates, and I'll have about 7 lines left for the tasks and goals I want to achieve for the month.

If you want to have more space for your monthly calendar, you can rotate the notebook 90 degs CW/CCW and you'll have 1 line per day.

Also, I love LAMYs!

+1 for Rhodia. I also EDC one of these boys in one of the little covers on the same page, and they work just as well with my fountain pen as a Rhodia book. Paper's not quite as smooth, but still perfectly acceptable.

What about Rhodia notebooks that are spiral-bound on the top instead of the left? They're less intrusive. https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Wirebound-Pad-8-25X11-75-Black/dp/B00BCH05ZU/

There are also Rhodias that fold on top instead: https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Rhodia-Black-Dot-12-5/dp/B01KG7X8V4
The folding mechanism is not bad (However, it is pretty necessary to rip the pages out after you use them in order to write on the back.)

I really like Rhodia. :P (especially dots)

Nemosine Singularity. Bonus points if she does physics. If you want to spend more, this Waterman looks swirly and cool.

Grab this purple sampler.

What kind of subject does she teach? That way I know whether to recommend grid. Dot grid is another option that can work all the time.

This waterproof notepad has been living on my wish list for a while now, as well, if you're needing to take notes in moist places :)

Edge Eyewear TSK216 Kazbek Polarized Safety Glasses

iPhone 5s w/ Otterbox Case

Coast FX312 Rapid Response

Saddleback Leather Credit Card Wallet

MaxiFlex Endurance Gloves (gloves for office people to pretend they are protected)

Nite-Ize S-Biner

Silicon Power J80 Flash Drive

Truck Keys

Handkerchief

Uni-ball Jetstream RT Fine Point

Black Sharpie

[Coast HP2 Flashlight] (https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Universal-Focusing-Lumen-Penlight/dp/B008QV4E1Q)

Orange Highlighter

Rite in the Rain Memo Book

Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock 25' Tape

I briefly went down that rabbit hole, but ended up buying this cover+ field notes. Either way, don't stress... it'll be great.

The advice that was given to me by /u/GardenofWelcomeLies was to start with a dip pen, so I will pass along the same advice.

Overall, a dip pen and some sumi ink will run you cheaper than an automatic like the pilot parallel's.

edit: Here are the 3 things you can use to start your adventure: 1. Manuscript Student Set 2. Sumi ink - make sure it is NONwaterproof 3. Rhodia dot pad

Especially if you get a good flip top notebook (example https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IAZXUO/ ) it's really the best way to go.

Before you ask any questions you can just skim through the list of the ones you've already asked.

By putting things you were told unprompted in the 'answers' column, you can really easily review them before each shift by skimming your notebook, because they will have blank spaces in the 'questions' column indicating where they are.

If you do it right you will almost never have to be told anything twice. You'll also have a killer resource for any new employees.

if you have a smartphone, look into evernote or any other app based on to do lists, checklists, or calendars.

on another note, something like this with a simple little composition book or note pad will easily fit into your back pocket.

Yeah, you could use the regular staplebound pads or the wirebound notebooks.

I realized that if you pull the dot grid sheets out of an A5 pad, their size will be less than A5. As I’m picky as hell, I got the A5+ 193439c notebook so that the detached paper size is exactly A5. Also, they are micro perforated, which helps. Note that the dots are bluish though, not sure why they do not use the subtle grey of their notepads.

They have A4+ staplebound pads as well.

Hey, thanks for the offer! So generous! :)

Paper and pen, for the win.

I personally love a notebook like this one.

Aqua Notes

Best thing I've ever gotten on Amazon.

I skimmed this article... not worth the read as it seems to be a bunch of fluff and common sense. For those of you like me, who get some creative ideas in the shower, this, or something similar may be a solid investment.

Well obvious plug for /r/EDC

• Skagen Watch (no idea what model)
  
  
• EPH-100SL earphones
  
  
• EZGO Ninja Slim wallet
  
  
• Karas Kustoms Bolt- COPPER G2
  
  
• Boker Nano Pocket (w/ custom painted scales)
  
  
• Field Notes
  
  A few other things would be my pocket flashlight, nice cigar* lighter, Lamy Al-Star, swiss army classic, cheapy sunglasses, and I also stenciled a HL2 symbol on the back of my S3 commuter otterbox

I like the small, simple, and very flat Field Notes books. They are inexpensive, durable enough, and small enough. I began my BuJo-ing with them and would buy again. I am a lefty also and appreciate the thin, flat, small format.

rhodia dot grid pad

and pilot g2 0.38 pen

Perfect combo for any kinda sketching / brainstorming

/u/wintergone thanks for using the term A6, that alone reminded me that I could take a standard sheet of paper and refold it to get an idea of size - it is weird how are brains work. And from there try out some weekly and monthly spreads. I'm fine with barebones - frankly about all my brain can handle these days :)

I ordered these 3.5 x 5.5 Memo Book - I'll see how it goes.

don't know if this one is any good or anything, but how cool is this? https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS

clockwise from top left:

• RFID blocking stainless steel wallet
  
• Casio LA670WA-1
  
• Field Notes pitch black edition
  
• Spigen Ultra Hybrid Nexus 5 case
  
• keyring
  
  • keys (obviously)
    
  • Kingston DTSE9 (8 GB)
    
  • perpetual calendar keychain (you can get these a lot cheaper though)
    
  • Victorinox Swiss Army knife
    

-Basic safety glasses

-FourSevens Mini ML-X

-Rite in the Rain Notebook

-Basic wallet

-Spyderco Kiwi3

-Leatherman Wave

-Victorinox Classic

-Nexus 4

-Eklind folding allen keys

-Snap-On 3/8" wrench

-Ti Click Classic pen

-Chris Reeve Sebenza 25

Not OP, but it looks like Field Notes Dot-Grid Memo Notebooks.

• Car Key
  
• iPhone 6s
  
• Leatherman Wave
  
• ThruNite Ti5 NW
  
• Dopp Regatta 88 Series Front Getaway Pocket
  
• Fisher Space Pen
  
• Field Notes - Pitch Black
  
• Ruger SR22 (While I save up for an M&P Shield 9mm)
  
• Brass Swivel Snap
  
• Leather key fob
  
• House & Office Keys
  
• LaCie iamakey 8GB USB drive
  
• Swiss+Tech Utili-Key
  
• Kershaw Leek BlackWash

Generic red handkerchief

Laut iPhone 6s case

Zenni Optical glasses

Petzl Am'D spinball carabiner (old school and hard to find these days, found it here)

Gerber Shard

USB thumb drive

Captain Black little cigars

Dad's Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen from the 80s (like this one)

Generic money clip with Egyptian Pounds

Groomsman gift monogrammed Zippo Armor

Fenix e05

CRKT Heiho

Chap Stick

Field Notes

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCH05ZU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Changed my life when I hit higher level courses :)

There's actually a waterproof pad of paper you can get that suction cups onto the bathroom wall. Y'know, for the really profound stuff you don't want to forget.... so you can submit it to r/showerthoughts later. :D
Edit: Added link. You're welcome.

notebooks that are stiched rather than stapled can be had for less that last longer

leather cover helps too

https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Notebook-Refillable-Leather-Moleskine/dp/B071S4WWHT/
pick your color :: brown | black | dark brown
(notebook on this listing has staples - you want one with sewn binding as per separate item below)

https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Journal-Dotted-Pocket-Notebook/dp/B06X3TFKKS/

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ENVVLTK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_s_it

I had a good experience purchasing these notebooks for exactly that purpose.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquanotes-Waterproof-Notepad-Sheet-Mountable/dp/B01AS5I0ZS Might be helpful?

Not exactly what you asked for, but I've had this on my Amazon WL forever

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003W09LTQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417395442&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

I just ordered a bound Rhodia notebook last night (so it isn't here yet), but looking at the non-bound ones probably similar to OP's they were around $10 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Black-Dot-Pad-12-5/dp/B005IAZXUO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1488125279&sr=8-4&keywords=rhodia

I have this and it’s been fine.

Afraid not. My girlfriend got it for me for Christmas, knowing her, she ordered it off Amazon. Doing some looking, I think it's this one in the dark brown color.

I went through amazon it was just under 12 dollars
https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Notebook-Refillable-Leather-Moleskine/dp/B075ZVKXW5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=leather+notebook+passport&qid=1572443392&sr=8-5

Rhodia Dotpad <-- amazon link.

For my physics and chemistry courses I swear by Rhodia No. 18 dot pads.

You can also get ones in blank, but these or the equivalent top wirebound ones are my go to, as they provide just enough of a guideline for keeping notes and figures straight, without being too obtrusive.

I use a leather cover for it, and clip a pen to the side.

I also carry it in my front pocket with the pen, and it's thin enough to not be a bother.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BCH03Z2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1#immersive-view_1464701620464

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003W09LTQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418601654&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 and these! Aquanotes!

This waterproof notepad.

Waterproof notepad in the shower.

Good news then

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhodia-Head-Stapled-No19-210x318mm/dp/B005IAZXUO there u go

https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS

I've never tried them but they sell these shower notepads. Could work to write down thoughts, then have a reminder on your phone to check the shower pad once a week.

This!

Waterproof Notepad.

I'm still working out a system of my own, but it right now involves

1. This planner
   
   
2. These as an on the go planner filler
   
   
3. Notecards that I write lists of things I have to do on

Left to right:

• Samsung S4 i9505
  
  
• Field Notes
  
• Space Pen
  
• Keysmart (ext. edition)
  
• Leatherman Squirt (ES4)
  
• Gerber Mini Paraframe Tanto
  
• Renault Car Key-FOB
  
• Elephant LR Wallet
  
  Custom-made pocket organizer by KristopherK

http://www.amazon.com/Aquanotes-Aqua-Notes-Waterproof-Notepad/dp/tech-data/B003W09LTQ

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS

You should get her [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WKe3CbEX0FPR3)

This AquaNotes waterproof notepad is about as relevant as it gets to this post.
had one for years now.

I feel you. I got this and it works. Waterproof notepad!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_v4.wzbQA95HXA

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W09LTQ/?tag=093-20

this might help.

Like this but with holes for folders. I can't find any of decent quality anywhere! Maybe it doesn't exist. Thanks anyway

What's stopping you?

The issue isn't that I'm unmotivated, the issue is that I don't have Aqua Notes and I'm unmotivated.

This picture took too long to take

And I still forgot my damn watch

Stuff list with links:

1. Jabra Elite 65t
   
   
2. Juul (Cucumber pods)
   
   
3. Notepad
   
   
4. Wallet (I bought this at walmart like 5 years ago so idk)
   
   
5. Fisher Space Pen
   
   
6. Uniball UMD-1 0.38
   
   
7. Sakura Micron 05
   
   
8. iPhone 7 (case)
   
   
9. Brass Zippo (I bought this at a local tobacco shop)
   
   
10. Steel Will Cutjack 3.5
    
    And the watch: Seiko SNZH53K1 (NATO strap)
    
    
    Edit: The image quality isn't amazing because I took the photo on my iPhone SE

• Fossil Trifold wallet
  
• Leatherman Skeletool CX - http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830850-Skeletool-CX-Multitool/dp/B000XU43IC
  
• Pitch Black Field Notes - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GC5QTR0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Fisher Space Pen Matte Black - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WGD13U/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Leef 32GB Fuse - https://www.2leef.com/store/product/fuse_usb_drive/
  
• Burt's Bees Chapstick
  
• LaCie 8GB Key - http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10611 (They actually have a smaller sized "Mini" key since I have gotten mine).
  
  *Edit for forgotten links

I find that a field notes (or other identical sized notebooks, I carry off brand ones because they're $2/piece rather than $7/piece) and a pen fit perfectly together in my back jeans pocket. As far as I can tell, the knock-offs are the EXACT same product with different labeling. I also reinforced the spine with a strip of gorilla tape because the spines tend to get worn out after you've carried the notebook for a month or two with no reinforcement.