I have a hyperactive imagination. In order to tame this beast, I write down the ideas and thoughts that are interesting and pertinent to me. Couple this with the laissez faire sorting and filing system and now I can't find what I wrote specifically so I will not forget.
The quote has often been attributed to Einstein, but I'm not sure. I have never verified it. However, it goes something like this; (with my own spin at the end.)
"Why remember what you can look up?... now if I can only remember where to look it up."
Whoever uttered these words did not have the vast amount of information at one's fingertips today. Trying to look up an obscure description in a scanned book from Google, is a nightmare of soul sucking time consumption. I want to add some historical realism to aid the plausibility of my stories. Some things I cannot make up and have that historical gravitas. Crap, I'm stuck. What a curse of a poor memory!
So, this year, I am taking the time to organize better, electronically as well as on biodegradable cellulose. Any suggestions?
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