Yesss! ... 'nother top-notch point, Heidi! Never gave the power outs or computer meltdowns a rational thought & they can be frequent, especially in our rural area. Without either - NO daily reminders! Oooops!

Excellent - I now have a very solid bunch of reasons to put my CJ, with some extra entries & info, into active use earlier than planned - if only for extraneous personal/financial/home data that should be known by others, just in case. I'll use this version to introduce my DH to it as a source of the pertinent data & that'll expose him to the rest of it eventually!! He may learn to like this yet - O joy!!

Mr. Natalia - you are a true thinker - many thanx!!

I'm off to revitalize my CJ.

OK, I'm finally beginning to see some good reasons for a CJ. I think I resisted the idea so far because it is called a Control Journal, and I have a natural aversion to controlling people or things. Maybe I can put one together after all... perhaps call it my Happy Home Journal, instead. I can see a need for it since I am officially elderly now, and I suppose it is only a matter of time until I start losing ALL my marbles, or fall and break my whatchamacallit, have a stroke, or simply drop dead. (I'll make a note to tell them where the dog food is.)

I can't see having it laying out on the counter, as there is no room for anything else on the counter. Every flat surface in this house is already taken and piled high.

Heidi, I especially liked your mother's effecient use of a CJ. The woman is ahead of her time.

Bon

Yeah, Bonnie, I had already turned off the "Control" part too, for my "edition" - I was totally controlled in every way by both parents growing up & mentally refuse to succumb to it EVER again - no matter what form it takes. DH learned that one quickly, long ago! I am calling it OUR Home Journal so DH can see I include him too, from the beginning.

... & just curious, where will you put yours so it's handy? ... & yet out of the way? I, for one, don't like giving up available counter space to it; at least till things get better!?

I know FlyLady doesn't care for our perfectionism over this one word (Control), but it's a big issue for me - maybe she's never had to deal with this one in her past - she doesn't say in her essays so far.

... & too cute! I love your priorities - dog food rules!! Are we related??

Marie

I just posted a message a minute ago... saying the exact same thing! Oh thats just weird.... Guess that was confirmation...

Rhonda

2ndary note: I responded to the end of the message list, only to find MORE messages. And we are all on the same PAGE (haha Journal page reference)... very cool.

My CJ is in a map on the top of my desk (i have sort of a put on piece where i can put papers and pens and stuff) where my BF can always find it if necessary. I wouldnt want it in the kitchen because it would get dirty and it would take up precious countertop space, i completely agree with that.

I love to cook, but I am a messy cook. Flour will be everywhere... Its just releasing my inner cooking brat. Anything in the kitchen is guaranteed to get something on it. I can't cook w/out getting SOMETHING on me... It's an endearing quality --hahah.

Rhonda

You musta posted your message RIGHT behind me... I was going to look at my responce and there you were? Are you cleaning up behind me? (big grin)

I am reminded of the last time (last week) that I breaded something and my lovely DH (well ok he's lovely NOW) ... he goes -- "honey? how on earth did you get flour all the way on the counter above the tv" Ummmm I just laughed and said, "its one of my MANY skills" --- bwahahah.

I'd say put it in the bathroom, cuz then I will look at it.. but it will get steamy and all... If I put it in a dreser, I'll never look at it. My purse is already full. And I'm still trying to think of what to call it...

Home Blessing Journal
Happiness Journal
PUttin my ducks in a row book
Where did I put that book, book..
Maybe I should just write ... ICOE (in case of emergency)
Everything you might every think you might ever need to know IUMETUMEN2K? hahahahaha

Sorry - Im cracking myself up this morning...
RHonda <-- 2nd cup o java morning..

It is only a Control Journal or CJ for purposes of everyone here knowing what the heck we are talking about. Name it whatever you want! All in favor? The ayes have it!

I believe it is called a control journal because when you have it YOU are in control your home and not the opposite. I still like getting rid of the C word and your cute names much, MUCH better. I might call mine Mini Me from Austin Powers. As Doctor Evil would say, "Throw me a bone, people. Give me the info."

NOW I know why I don't bake from scratch!! I'm not cooking with you ladies unless you do the cooking and I just follow you around cleaning and getting you a cocktail. I have to clean as I go all the way down to putting a saucer under the stirring spoon so it doesn't gunk the counter. David, on the other hand, has your gifts and cooks like he is an artist in a trance. Goop everywhere, noodles across the room...I don't buy those bagles with all of the seeds on them anymore. The store is conveniently "always out." Shhh! He made me invent the term "sauce spiders." They are born when sauce hits the floor and splats out big spider-like legs. Oh and there is him serving with food on both sides of the plate! I need to go find my happy place now.

Oh bagels... now im craving bagels. Im hungry and at work and lunch isnt for another hour... Darn.. Hmm Bagels...

Ok, back to topic. You dont have to call it a CJ. I didnt want mine to be english so i gave it a dutch name which would translate to captains log Seeing as DBF and I are both nerds Call it whatever you like, and you can change it too later. You dont have to pick the perfect name this instant. Just pick something and change it if needed/wanted later. Dont get hung up on something small like a name!

Make it beautiful along the way. First I had written it down on papers, now its all in the computer, more beautiful etc, but that didnt happen in one time. I did a bit every time i thought of it. Maybe you can make the cover pretty too, but dont start with that..

I think I'll name it Fred.
(frizzy-haired Rhonda eliminates disaster)??

If I start on the cover - LOL, ya'll know I'll never get done! It will be empty on the inside.. LOL

I'm thinking - I should put all the phone numbers in there too. Friends, family - doctors offices, insurance (house/car)... in case of another hurricane evac (from hell trip) .. you wont have your outlook reminders and we will resort to... WRITING! (GASP)

Just a thought.
Rhonda

Natalia, I really like Captain's Log!! Rhonda's FRED is creative, too! I'll think of something that fits for me, and try to get started on mine.

Rhonda is right -- we need a portable resource to grab and take with us, in case of disaster. Or if you ever need household help at home, due to illness or out-of-town calamity, you really don't want someone else doodling around in your computer.

I LOVE the Captain's Log idea! DH and I are big geeks too. I'll have to think of a similar name for my CJ.

I just popped in for a second before a much needed nap and I am cracking up!

Star...date 080707

James T. KirK: Set...timer...for the Kitchen Zone mission. Beamed Ensign Flybaby...to under the...sink. Found 6...bottles of the strange blue fluid...and hamster bedding. Analysis?

Bones: Damnit Jim! The hamster has been dead for four years!

Spock: Capain, that clutter is illogical.

Ohura: I'm picking up a collection of...of deteriorated old sponges, Captain. And, this is strange, 3 empty bubble jars. Wait, wait...hamster kibble!

Kirk: Alien lifeforms. Scotty...get...her out...of there!

Scotty: I'm giving her all I got! Her warp drive burned up in commuter traffic!

Kirk: The...trouble with...kibbles...

Oh I really need a nap. I'm loopy!

Ohhhhhhhhhh my gosh.. I just cracked myself up. I can only imagine Heidi with a case of the late night giggles. bwahahahahah..

Ok.. so I wanna work on this FRED thing.. and guess what?

DH hasnt hooked up a printer cable for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I swear he bought one too!!! Betcha its in the "kitchen light" bag... (sigh)

Rhonda