It's pretty self-explanatory, but one of the first things I did when I started to work seriously on planning this trip was to start to keep a detailed list of all the things and tasks I'd need to do and take care of before I was done. Its one of several tabs on a big planning spreadsheet I've got, and includes everything from getting new shoes to doing my taxes to looking into housing. The list has been growing ever since, but I've been marking things off as they get done. It's really been a great tool to keep track of my planning and keep me motivated at the same time. I've even gone so far as to put goal dates to each one and have marked the dates as I've completed them. Maybe I've got the makings of a project manager in me, yet.
I won't bore you with the full contents of the list because some of them are, well, boring and/or irrelevant and/or just personal. But currently, there are a total of about 60 items on the list, and over 2/3 have been at least partially marked off. (light yellow highlights are for tasks in process, green is for completed. Grey are calendar items, not so much tasks. And bold red indicates significant milestones like Last Day and Departure.)
The "Important current ToDos" on the right is just a highlight of some of the major tasks currently in scope from The List.
The line numbers aren't really particularly relevant. Especially as I add/remove things or change dates and resort. It just lends an air of officiality to crossing them off.
And with that....
Now crossed off The List:
Line 29: Get a GSM phone - phone and SIM card both ordered today. I should have my new Irish mobile number in about a week or so.
Line 35: Renew driver's license
and the big one for now...
Line 42: Book flight
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Funny that you have that picture of Earl/Jason Lee in the upper right corner. My daughter is his kid's Nanny. She says that he is an upright guy and not a "star" as such.
My wife and I enjoy his show a lot and I especially get a kick out of his brother. My daughter says that the two of them spend a lot of time together off screen.
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