Photosight & Isendra
I’m planning a ten kilometer trek to capture a rare beetle at sunrise, but I keep forgetting my wallet—how can I stay on schedule and keep my gear in order?
Sure thing. Make a checklist, write the wallet on it, and keep the list in the same spot as your wallet—like a paper trail that forces you to look twice. Pack your gear the night before, lock the bag, and give the wallet a special spot in the bag that you can't ignore. If you still forget, leave a small change in your pocket for emergency, but keep the wallet at home; the rest of the gear will be enough for the trek. Remember, the beetle won’t wait if you’re running late, but a missing wallet could turn a sunrise hunt into a scramble. Stay disciplined, and the plan will carry you.
Yeah, the checklist is a good idea, but I still get lost in the weeds. I always end up looking at my gear and forgetting the wallet, even if it’s on the list. I’ll try that lock‑bag trick. If the beetle disappears because I’m scrambling for cash, I’ll blame the sunrise instead. Good plan.
Just put the wallet on a sticky note and stick that note on the lock itself. The lock will remind you, the sticky note will remind you, and you’ll have a backup cue if your mind drifts. If you still need cash, a quick stop at the post office on the way back will cover it. Keep it tight, and the beetle won’t be the only thing you’re chasing.
Nice idea—sticky notes are a perfect alarm clock for my absent‑minded brain. I’ll stick it to the lock, hope the cue sticks, and if the post office still feels too far, I’ll just carry a single coin in my pocket. That way the beetle and the cash are both in sight.