make use of your calendar

I've figured out a way to at least not be late or forget to schedule things.  I've made good use of my calendar over the years, my work days are all circled or squared depending on where I work. Any activity is usually written in (or forgotten...like my birthday last year!)  now I'm using it as my to do list.  On my days off I've begun to write in thing....for instance, today I had: call vet, call Heartland and call Mrs. J (the high school counselor).   As a result, today I was able to accomplish a lot in the first few hours.  I called the vet and made an appointment for all the animals...especially the one that needs a rabies shot by the end of the month so I can renew his dog license!  I left a message at Heartland.  When I got the call back I discovered I needed to send in a note when the kids miss the tech class (not call some attendance hot line) and I was able to find out that I did indeed have to call Mrs. J to sign up for next years classes....and they promptly transferred me to Mrs. J.   Why do I call her Mrs. J?  Every time I say her name I massacre it!  I haven't a clue how to spell it but she is the nicest lady!  From her, I was able to give her the guys preferences for their tech classes next year and request they be scheduled at the same time periods if possible.  Next I was able to find out that at the end of April is when the decision will be made on classes (last year I didn't know and had to call a week before school started when people were back in the office!)  Now there is a little note on my first day off in May reminding me to call Mrs J to find out about the classes.  I also added a note to remind myself to ask what paperwork I have to turn in for N. since he's never been in public school. I'm thinking there were all kinds of papers including immunization records that I had to get for J when he started.  I feel so organized now!  Hmmmm now I need to just push myself to study for that ACLS class next week!  But hey!  At least I found my study book today! (only had 3 months to look for it and study but of course I start a week before!)