Documentation, Documentation, Documentation

I've always had a sense of respect for the people who always remember to take pictures. I can't think of how many times I've taken a trip somewhere and forgotten to get a single picture. Or prepping for a special occasion for months, only to leave my camera in the car throughout the entire event. Last year, for my birthday, Tanner bought us tickets to see Rascal Flatts and a brand new camera. After an hour of standing in line, we finally got to our seats and I realized I left the camera at the hotel. I want to be one of those people. So, as of now, I will take my camera and/or phone everywhere I go and I will document everything.

When I worked as a front desk attendant at a large hotel chain, one of the biggest things I learned was the art of documentation. There was a large red notebook that was to stay on the front desk at all times. We called it "the book" and it was the hub of all communications. Any time a guest had a request, complaint, or question it was to be written in the book. If there was a leak or a crisis, it went in the book. If two employees got in a fight, it went in the book. The weather? In the book. I mostly used it for drawings to make the night shift laugh, but there were times when it literally saved my job. Especially when we were under inspection.

I'm hoping this recent commitment will help me practice blogging more often. Today, I documented my lunch. A pb&j, carrots with ranch, yogurt, cookies and water. I call this gourmet dish "Brown Bag Speciale". It is important to note that the carrots and ranch may be replaced with grapes for a side high in natural sugar.

Bon Appetit!