I keep a notebook full of shorthand about my day. worth it because, after some time, you end up with notes like: âburps deep like an opera singerâ (9/21), âyour feet are fattest in the morningâ (7/11), âpool as a centerpieceâ (4/3), âwalking 52 dogs at petsmartâ (3/20), etc. and have to retrace your steps to figure out what they meant.