Navigating and Changing 2012

It's the end of the year and as with every year end I have a series of little personal traditions I follow to help me close the year and welcome the next. The first of which is planner buying. :D 

Alrighty, one thing you should know about is that I like writing my thoughts down. It helps me relax, keeps me grounded and helps me focus. I have been a "planner person" since my 2nd year in college when I realized that calendars are not sufficient to help me harness my life. Since, then I've had to find the perfect planner for every single year.

I also have this thing that before December 1, I should already have my planner (or in this case planners) for the next year.

So, here are the two things that will be my constant companions for 2012:

Navi 2012

I can see the hundreds of unwritten pages flicker in front of me. I long ot fill them with the day-to-day adventures of life, the milliseconds that make up the most amazing moments and the myriads of treasures that await every place I long to encounter. - Navi 2012

When I started working, I made sure to keep my personal life personal and my professional life professional. Hence, I also decided to have a planner specifically for work. [That and that both personal and professional life  cannot be handled by just one planner]. For 2012, I've decided on the Navi 2012.

My favorite feature of Navi is the Manifesto. It's something I find unique to Navi. I also like the bucket list and the awesome photography and excerpts. One thing, I'm not too happy about it is that the actual daily writing space is a bit cramped. [Trust me I know, I had the Navi 2010] That's one of the reasons why it's my work planner and not my personal planner. Too little space for journal writing but just enough to keep track of deadlines, meetings and to-do lists. The right hand pages would be sufficient for meeting notes as well. Oh and like it's counterpart, BDJ, it also has coupons.

What drew me to get the Navi is mainly due to what it represents: Adventure, Exploration and Direction. So why the heck is it my work planner when it really fits my personal activities? Well, I recently moved into a new company. Honestly, I'm going to be a half a year old by January though I think I'm done adjusting there is still a lot to learn [and I am loving it.] I want Navi be there to guide me as I plan my year at work, travel and move towards the goals that I will be setting for myself in January.

This Journal Will Actually Change Someone's Life 2012

For my personal thoughts: This Journal Will Actually Change Someone's Life 2012. If there is one thing I love about this planner is that it is totally fun. It may not have coupons like Navi nor as coveted as the Starbucks Planner. I have to say this beats both with the fun filled pages and moreover, buying this planner already helps someone since part of the proceedings goes to a NGO that is dedicated to a good cause. More over, through out the year you are made aware of how to better yourself and better the world. [And believe me, this is keeps me grounded.]

It has a quarterly check up to see how you are doing. Its pages are filled with interesting facts and trivia. It is functional and equipped with mood charts, monthly budget and to-do list space. What I love the most about this planner is that big amount of space it has for writing. There are only 4 days in a spread. I can't wait to start filling it with my thoughts and observations for 2012.

I'd like to think I'm ready for the new year  now.