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Home » Planning

Plotting A New Life Via Whiteboard

Published: Oct 19, 2007 by Dave Lee |

my whiteboardI've been using a whiteboard to schedule my life for about 7 years. I thought I'd share. Exciting isn't it! I'm starting to add things like "find movers," "get travel insurance," and "send AirTrek itineraries."

Lately, it's been ideal for tracking people who are buying or picking up freecycled stuff. Speaking of material possessions, last night I literally sold my computer desk from under my computer, sold my snowboarding gear, and gave away 5 guided meditation tapes.

Each item that leaves my apartment has me feeling a little lighter. The extra cash is nice too. The last two big items are a set of curtains, and a night table. Then the rest is going to my parents or storage.

I have 3 full days of work left before I wrap up my leadership training, and turn in my resignation. Living la vida loca!

PS - for those with eagle eyes, note 10/30 marks the start of "Everest 2" on the Discovery Channel at 10pm. I watched the first Everest about 10 times (all 6 episodes). Check it out if you can!

PSS - looks like I'll also be around to catch the second half of the Man vs. Wild season airing in November (in the USA), featuring 2-hour episodes, including the one where Bear Grylls flies over Everest using a super-powered fan strapped to his back!

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 68 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.

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  1. Mike says

    October 19, 2007 at 3:40 pm

    Life on a white board? It's very "Office Space" - I like it!

    I just started seeing the commercials for "Everest 2". I figured last season was just a one-off mini-series but I'm so stoked that it wasn't.

    • Dave says

      October 19, 2007 at 11:00 pm

      Yea, I was wondering if they were shooting a second season this past May, as I heard that some of the people profiled from last year's expedition were going for it again. Unfortunately, I already know about whether two of the guys made it to the top or not.

      Still, I'm excited to watch this year's season. I like the way the soundtrack has an eerie, echoing "everest, everest" in the background. Quite spooky!

  2. Mike says

    October 19, 2007 at 10:40 am

    Life on a white board? It's very "Office Space" - I like it!

    I just started seeing the commercials for "Everest 2". I figured last season was just a one-off mini-series but I'm so stoked that it wasn't.

    • Dave says

      October 19, 2007 at 6:00 pm

      Yea, I was wondering if they were shooting a second season this past May, as I heard that some of the people profiled from last year's expedition were going for it again. Unfortunately, I already know about whether two of the guys made it to the top or not.

      Still, I'm excited to watch this year's season. I like the way the soundtrack has an eerie, echoing "everest, everest" in the background. Quite spooky!

  3. Nancie (Ladyexpat) says

    October 20, 2007 at 9:18 am

    I have just started to follow your adventure. A white board...great idea. I must see if I can catch Everest 2. If you decide to stop in Korea, and have any questions give me a shout. I've been living here for almost seven years.

  4. LadyE says

    October 20, 2007 at 4:18 am

    I have just started to follow your adventure. A white board...great idea. I must see if I can catch Everest 2. If you decide to stop in Korea, and have any questions give me a shout. I've been living here for almost seven years.

  5. Chrisitne OKelly says

    October 21, 2007 at 1:25 am

    Ah! I LIVE by the whiteboard! Mine is smaller and I updated it every day with my daily plan - after seeing yours I think I want to get a giant one and start plotting some longer term adventures!

    • Dave says

      October 21, 2007 at 9:28 am

      I think we can all agree there are some great tools that have resulted from corporate life - my favorites being the whiteboard and post-it notes (which I'm going to use to color-code my stuff so it can be packed in the Uhaul in the proper order)! :smile:

  6. Chrisitne OKelly says

    October 21, 2007 at 6:25 am

    Ah! I LIVE by the whiteboard! Mine is smaller and I updated it every day with my daily plan - after seeing yours I think I want to get a giant one and start plotting some longer term adventures!

    • Dave says

      October 21, 2007 at 2:28 pm

      I think we can all agree there are some great tools that have resulted from corporate life - my favorites being the whiteboard and post-it notes (which I'm going to use to color-code my stuff so it can be packed in the Uhaul in the proper order)! :smile:

  7. Mark says

    October 25, 2007 at 6:56 pm

    Will you travel with your whiteboard...? Anyway, great idea...maybe you can sell it on ebay before you leave for some additional travel funds.

  8. Mark says

    October 25, 2007 at 11:56 pm

    Will you travel with your whiteboard...? Anyway, great idea...maybe you can sell it on ebay before you leave for some additional travel funds.

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