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Todays guest post is brought to you by Jennifer from Free and Flawed.
This is all part of the 20 Something Bloggers “Blog Swap 3“.
Don’t forget to go check out my post over on her site.

Hello readers! I’m Jenn from Free and Flawed. I’m sorry to say that I haven’t read Stephanie’s blog before being assigned as her partner for the 20SB swap so I’m not sure if we share readers – but I’m looking forward to catching up on her life!

I thought that I would take this opportunity to get a fresh perspective on a blogging question. Most people have a system for saving good ideas. I’d like to share mine with you and hopefully, you’ll share your system with me.

Do you rip pages from a magazine, fold over pages in books, collect quotes or post-it notes? I do.

When I need to remember something, in particular an idea for writing, I will first add a reminder on my phone’s calendar. I like that because I don’t have to go searching for it – it reminds me! My backup is usually a post-it note. My purse is usually full of them. I carry a notebook with me, but that would require me remembering to open it. At least with a purse full of post-its I’m bound to pull out one or two ideas on any given day.

I’ve been known to give my mom a call and have her write something down for me so she can remind me later. That’s pretty sad eh? I think I need to get a digital voice recorder thingy. That would come in handy – especially when driving and I’m unable to fumble with my phone or notepad.

When I’m reading a book, I will underline or highlight the quote or section I want to remember. Then usually I will fold the corner of the page over. Later I’ll type it up on my computer or put it on my iPod.

So what tricks do you have up your sleeve? How to you remember your great ideas?

What inspires you?

20 Years Ago I:
1. loved to sing all the time (according to mom!)
2. hated to take naps.
3. started school when I was three. 4. loved to bake with Gelene, my closest family friend.

10 Years Ago I:
1. had my first on-the-lips-kiss at my 13th Birthday party in front of everyone.
2. was rebellious with my parents!
3. played soccer every weekend with Jenny and her dad as our coach.

5 Years Ago I:
1. graduated from high school.
2. went to RIT in New York with Tyler.
3. was confused with what I wanted to be and major in.

1 Year Ago I:
1. got engaged & started planning the wedding and still am now.
2. hung out a lot with my girls.
3. spied on the neighbors with Nicole.
4. discovered Coconut, our cat, at 3 weeks old!

So Far This Year I Have:
1. graduated from RIT!
2. moved back to Arizona with Tyler.
3. found an amazing job!
4. discovered my new love for Ooey Gooey cupcakes!

Yesterday I:
1. made homemade pizza with Ty! (Of course with pineapples)
2. went to bed early because I was not feeling well.
3. watched a new show, Stylista, and love it!

Today I:
1. did absolutely nothing at work because I finished all my projects.
2. went with Ty to pick up his wedding ring.
3. had beef vegetable soup for dinner.

Tomorrow I:
1. feel like curling my hair.
2. have a lunch date with my dad!
3. am hoping it’ll be a quiet Friday at work.
4. have to type my last paper FOREVER.

In The Next Year I:
1. will be going on a honeymoon trip with Ty.
2. will become a full-time employee with benefits!
3. want to complete so many “do it yourself” projects that I have in mind!
4. plan on going to Mexico again!
5. will be a Mrs!