The Suspect: Silver Lining Pocket Planner

Have you ever picked up an impractical product, but loved something about it so much that you felt compelled to purchase it anyway? Or made excuses and excuses for a product that isn't right for you, but you want it to be right so badly (because it's so cute) that you convince yourself it's still good for you anyway?

This week I purchased a 2010 pocket planner at Barnes & Noble. I fell for its slim figure, coral pink (available in other colors too) cover, and cute pen. But while I do love the idea of it, I have noticed a few things about it that erk me. I love a notebook that folds flat- I hate feeling like I am trying to write in the crevaces of pages when in reality I am trying to write in the middle of a page.

This is one of those notebooks- which isn't a big deal if you don't mind bending the leather cover to make it lay flatter- which I don't, except I can see the wear-and-tear it is going to have on it in the long run (not good for a yearly planner). It can also cause problems when you are trying to close a notebook you have to bend to get open, but it is taken care of here where there is a snap clasp to keep it tight (so cute!).

The pen is a little tough to get out of its holder, but maybe it should be that way so it doesn't slip and fall, right? The pen doesn't write that well either and the pages are thin and therefor somewhat see-through (maybe so it can maintain that slim look?).

It does comes with corner tear-offs, so it is easier to find the day you are looking for- but then it also has a pink (that doesn't match the Coral) ribbon placeholder. Is it redundant? or smart? Because sometimes you need to hold more than one place, right?

Okay, okay, so I have established it isn't the most practical planner in the world. But I like the slim look, I love the bright colors, I like the simplicity of the pages' design, and in general, I just like it. I am using it to record daily food intake for one of my before-new-years resolutions to eat healthier. Those snicker minis really seem to add up!