Notepad

Notepads aren’t something we use regularly given technology nowadays. Laptops, cellphones, and other devices make communication and recording information convenient and quick. Using a word processor program, we can spellcheck our work, add page numbering, change the font size and style, etc.

With a notepad, we must do all the editing ourselves. Even though it doesn’t have access to the Internet or a word processor (for obvious reasons), we can still use it to jot down notes, to brainstorm, to sketch, and we can even tear it out a sheet if we need to carry it with us or bring it somewhere.

Instead of using the computer, I use small notepads to write notes to myself as reminders. I find that it’s a lot easier to see the notes on the wall or on the desk than having to see them when I’m on the computer. I use notepads for my to-do list, as well as for my shopping list.

Notepads are one of those things that is a matter preference. Depending on what that is determines whether we record our notes on a digital device, or on something tangible and manipulative like paper.