I carry around a notepad with me. The one I've got is about half the size of a normal piece of paper and it's bound together, 100 sheets. If inspiration strikes I just scribble down the most important notes that I know will jog my memory then continue on my way. For some reason, I have very good recall when it comes to 'key' phrases that I've written. To this day, when I look back on vague journal entries from 7 years ago, I'm still able to identify exactly the subject and the situation. Thankfully I'm able to do the same with my notes.
And as for being out with friends... well :) I'll either duck out for a quick moment and record the idea into my phone, to be written down at a later date, or outright take out the pad and scribble down ideas. They're my friends, they'll understand! Two weeks ago we were in the middle of a meal when inspiration struck and I jotted it down. Most people understand that when inspiration strikes, you have to grab it in case it doesn't strike again.
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Date: 2007-08-08 04:24 am (UTC)I carry around a notepad with me. The one I've got is about half the size of a normal piece of paper and it's bound together, 100 sheets. If inspiration strikes I just scribble down the most important notes that I know will jog my memory then continue on my way. For some reason, I have very good recall when it comes to 'key' phrases that I've written. To this day, when I look back on vague journal entries from 7 years ago, I'm still able to identify exactly the subject and the situation. Thankfully I'm able to do the same with my notes.
And as for being out with friends... well :) I'll either duck out for a quick moment and record the idea into my phone, to be written down at a later date, or outright take out the pad and scribble down ideas. They're my friends, they'll understand! Two weeks ago we were in the middle of a meal when inspiration struck and I jotted it down. Most people understand that when inspiration strikes, you have to grab it in case it doesn't strike again.