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What’s the story about this notepad?

While writing this posting, my buddy Chris came along and I told him that I am writing a story about my notepad. He only had a short look at the first sentence and said: “Well, that is a diary – what is so special to write a blog article about it?” He is right: it is nothing special – for him, perhaps also for you too. It is a notepad which costs 70 Euro-Cent and which can be bought at many places. But it is special for me - for what is written in it. I asked him: “Do you have one?” He shook his head and I explained him, what effect it has on me (well, I will not say too much here – not yet - here some preview).
So, if you feel like this posting has no value to you, it may be, because my (or should I say: your ?) context is different.

OK, let’s start with the notepad story:
I am wearing the notepad since this month and write down things that I observe. What kind of things? Well, it always depends: things which I find interesting; for example good or not so good actions of myself; … I hope you can guess what I mean.
At the beginning when others saw the notepad they asked: “What is this for?” - they were curious (this is a good attitude). Now they got used to it.
Perhaps I needed this booklet to help me reflect upon things. Before, I also tried to write, when I came home. But this did not work out that good. Now the notepad is always with me, I do not feel it anymore – it has become a part of me. I just grab it and can reflect on the content, when I want to. I only take it off, when I go to sleep or when I take a shower.
As I told Chris, the content of the notepad and what this lets me do counts. The notepad helps me in changing. Changing to what? Well, let’s see that.

You probably think now: “Erkan did not detail enough.” Well, from time to time I will tell some stories. My intention for now is to tell only this and that these 70 Cent were a very good investment. Please also try it out yourself. Let the others joke about it. Unfortunately they miss something, since they do not try. Would these 70 Cent really be such a high loss?

Now only four pages are left - so I will need a new one pretty soon.

edit on 2007 April 2:
I bought today not only one notepad. Reason: I got a discount after asking This will probably last for about 1 year.

Erkan YILMAZ

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