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Are you a list maker?

qualitygal — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:03:10 GMT

I've made lists all my life. I don't know why, unless I've always had a bad memory. Or, I had to remember stuff on top of my stuff, to remember someone else's stuff. It's like my husband handing me (since I have a purse) all or any paperwork or the like to hold for him. LOL It's so funny.

But if you were to keep lists, what would you want to keep lists of, so you could recall things important to you to remember? I mean movies for example, or places you've lived or places you've visited or plan to (bucket list). What's your list(s) about?

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Foxxee — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:13:52 GMT

Have kept "to do" lists for many years. Prioritize the night before what must be or I want to get done the next day.

Also, grocery lists that I add to when I need something.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:15:23 GMT

I'm also a 'jotter', I jot down notes all the time, usually about products that people rave about or shows/movies that people rave about.

I actually have a good memory too, LOL!

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happycat — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:19:09 GMT

I have to make grocery lists. If I am going several different places. I have to make lists so I will remember where all I need to go, post office, drug store, etc.

If I am having anything at my house or an event in which I am cooking a lot or will need to do a lot to help someone else, I have to write everything down, to half way keep things straight.

My memory is bad, and I am aware of it, so I try to do what I can to help myself out, lol.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:22:45 GMT

Do you ever make a careful, detailed list, and then leave it home, or worse miss something on the list ? Please it can't just be me ? 🤷‍♀️🤣🤷‍♀️

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bikerbabe — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:26:30 GMT

I am a hardcore paper planner girl. I have a good memory but I also constantly make lists at home and at work.

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Montana — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:27:54 GMT

I love to make lists. And keep notes. Any excuse will do.

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grandma r — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:28:10 GMT

@qualitygal Yes, I am a list person. I like to be prepared and try not to forget anything. Lists for cards, groceries, special occasions, etc; I just like organization.

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Financialgrl — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:32:26 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Do you ever make a careful, detailed list, and then leave it home, or worse miss something on the list ? Please it can't just be me ? 🤷‍♀️🤣🤷‍♀️

@QVCkitty1 Are we sisters - me to a tee! I have started to put my lists in my Iphone in the notes section. But then I went and added the 2 part identification authorization and so now it shuts down if I don't touch or scroll it every so often so I've often gone back to written lists!

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SandySparkles — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:32:27 GMT

Lists are a necessity for me! Daily to-do lists, pantry restock lists, vacation packing lists, etc... My bucket list frustrates me a bit, because it reminds me of what I STILL have NOT done, like zipline.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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chrystaltree — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:36:52 GMT

I don't have the best of memories, I never did. I have always had "to do lists" and reminders but I haven't actually kept physical lists in over 10 years, maybe 20. Before Smart phones, I kept my lists in my planner. I had young kids then and that planner had all of our lives in it. If I lost that thing, nothing would have been done and no one would have showed up anywhere...LOL It became a heck of a lot easier ( and lighter too) when I got my first cell phone. I schedule everything in my calender and I use the "Notes" section for notes and lists. I also use my alarm clock for somethings, like my daily walk and to remind myself to drink water.

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Pook — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:44:45 GMT

Lists are not for me. Even if I do make a list I loose it. I have a good memory and really don't need lists anyway. My SO needs lists for everything and it drives me crazy!! Even with all those lists he often misses something important anyway.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:01:58 GMT

I make a list for groceries. After buying them I start another one adding to it as needed. If I did not do that I would have to run to the store all the time. That's not happening. LOL!!!

I also make a list of anything else we are out of.

If DH runs out of something he will go to Amazon to order 1 thing at a time. The credit union called to ask if we were making all those charges?

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Hoovermom — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:06:11 GMT

Yes, I am. Always have been and always will be. Now it is on my smart phone with reminders for everything. Love to be organized.

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Estates — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:11:43 GMT

1) Yes

2) I

3) am

Seriously,I could never grocery shop without one.My to do list for my day off is sitting right next to my computer. My DH makes lists then proceeds to leave them home. Silly boy.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:25:10 GMT

@qualitygal YES! Ever since I was about 23 or so, I've made lists of everything!

Dh and I used to laugh as our son is exactly the same way. We are both really well organized, but not obsessive. It's one thing my dear DIL really likes about his habits! Like she said "I know where he gets it" LOL

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Spacrazy — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:30:48 GMT

I make lists, mostly “to do” lists. My memory is fine but I find it easier to plan my routes and organize my stops before an outing. Plus, it helps my budget and contains my impulse shopping.

Recently returned to paper lists since electronics didn’t work for me. I think it’s the gratification of crossing off the list.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:36:22 GMT

I make lists all the time. They keep me organized & on schedule.

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depglass — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:36:43 GMT

I'm notoriously poor. I'll make a grocery list if I have a bunch of items. But if there are only three things, I'll trust my memory. I usually come home with two and the third is wandering in that dead void in my brain. Same with errands, I can't tell you how many times I haven't bothered to write down where I have to go and end up coming home without my prescriptions.

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Vivian — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:37:34 GMT

Oh yes, I am a list-maker. I created them at work before I retired and I continue to make them at home. Making lists takes away the stress of trying to remember. Now that my husband has Alzheimer's, I have encouraged him to make lists. It's a huge help.