Plan with Bri: August

IT'S PLANNING DAY! Time to set up the entire month ahead and get annoyed that I can't draw a straight line to save my LIFE.

I got my iced coffee.

I got my Pinterest.

I got my supplies.

Let's go.

We have entered the final stretch everyone, t-minus 25 days until London and I need to get my sh*t together. I am going to share with you my spreads I made for this month and semester ahead to hopefully help you organize your own messy life (if your life isn't messy please teach me...) I am going to be linking my reference images from Pinterest so you can see where I got my inspiration. So click here for that. And if you are wondering what I used to create these spreads I have an article going through that here.

Grab your journal, put on some jams and let's plan!

Cover Page

I like to incorporate a cover page for the month just so I can feel artsy. I found a sketch for a London themed tattoo and I loved it so much, I used it as inspiration for this page. I changed it a little bit, added a more detail to Big Ben and cut out paper roses for the border. I am really happy with the result.

Monthly Log

I have the typical monthly long on the left side to write out the month's events. I also added a number calendar at the top and a things to do section because I don't need a day to day organizer for this month, just a list of things to do before I leave. I like to have a collage for the month too with images from magazines I like and quotes for inspiration/fun.

Packing

I wanted to have a place to plan what I am packing. I put sticky notes because I know I will be changing my mind and just want to jot down ideas. I'll be posting my full packing list in the future.

Semester at a Glance

This is the most useful spread. I have the whole semester here so I can write down any events, tests, projects, etc. etc. It's great to quickly see what the month has in-store and keep track of events that are a month or two ahead.

Bucket List I wanted to have a bucket list to write down all the things to do as well as have a place to write down ideas, so it's only half filled out. I might share my full list in a separate post but all the things I want to do are probably boring to most people so...

Schedule

It takes me along time to remember my schedule. I have to have it written down, on my books, on my phone, tattooed on my hand. I made a time table and cut out blocks for my classes. I haven't filled it out because my mom taught me a little something about sharing information on the internet. (Bri +10 adult points) I also like having an important info page for random class info I may need to know like passwords, exam dates, etc. I don't know what will be deemed as important until I get it so this page is still in the works.

Weekly Log

On the left I have a daily long to track events and tasks for each day. I put the weekend into one section because those days tend to blend together for me. On the right I have the things I want to track for the entire week. In "This Week" I like to write assignments so I can see what I have to work on each day. In "Next Week" I like to write important events and assignments I should be thinking about SOONER instead of LATER. I added a "Places I Went" box because I want to remember as much as possible. I also have a place to write any blog ideas and then a shopping list box because I know I am going to have to buy a lot of stuff once I get to my flat in London.

That's all I have planned out for now. Stay tuned for September because my bullet journal is constantly changing and adapting to fit my needs. I hope this inspires you to adventure into making a journal for yourself if you haven't done so already. For me, its a great creative outlet that I can set aside a few hours for each month to destress and feel prepared for the month ahead. (And people will think that you have your life together when you really don't!)

Happy planning! 🐝💛