Before my son was born, I had various office jobs (think administrative assistant type work). For each job, I was responsible for managing at least one project and the way I did that was through a database. It was simple enough for me to create the database (wizzards make it particularly simple these days), but what I really enjoyed was creating reports and queries. It was fun being able to figure out what information I (or my boss) wanted to see on a regular basis and then to create the documentation. When I had to create a formula to do some math it was even more fun.
Over the last couple months I've been thinking about how I could better manage my time. I want to spend less time working and make the same if not more money (who doesn't want that, right?). There are numerous ways I think I can accomplish that. The one I am focused on the most right now is to make it so I have access to my notes no matter where I am. And guess how I've decided to do that? Yep, a database.
Right now I write everything down in a large notebook. That means when I'm away from my desk (meeting with clients, taking my kids to the dentist, or even grocery shopping) I don't have access to my notes. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've been in the car and gotten a phone call. I always intend to write it down when I get back to my desk but more often than not, I forget till days later. Now I will be able to make those notes even when I'm out (don't worry, I will not text and drive).
After spending a couple weeks researching which database will work best for me, I'm about to start the fun part... setting up the database, queries, and reports.
Pray for my family. There's a really good chance I'm about to become very distracted.
Hahah! You always were very good with that. Have fun. :)
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