Last year, I happily ordered a 2021 planner (knowing that the odds were good it would see little use after a month or two, given my history). But I love the "idea" of a planner and acquiring one that suits my planning desires and is cute appeals to me every year.
My working theory is that if the aesthetic of the planner is "pleasing" I might actually use it (friends, this theory has yet to pan out past three months. Usually, I pick it up again several months later; only to find it at the end of the year - mostly unused).
The "new" 2021 planner I had ordered was, indeed "new", but was a 2020 version. *sigh*
You can probably guess where this going...
A few days ago, I happily ordered a new (eventually to be ignored) planner. Guess what arrived yesterday?
A very cute, 2021 planner. *smacks head to desk*
Honestly, how is this EVEN possible? I open the website, I type the words "2022 5 x 8 planner," skim the results, looking for something that appeals, find one and click "buy".
WHY on earth are 2021 planners EVEN showing up in the results??
Can I blame this brain fog on COVID? Even though we haven't had it (thank God; knock wood)? I think I can and will.
Because what else could account for me doing this TWO years in a row?
Why would they even offer last year's planner? Makes no sense to me, and I do hope you eventually get one that you can use (or not). :-)
ReplyDeleteRight?? But apparently, if you scroll too far eventually they just start throwing all kinds of planners...including out of date ones.
DeleteOh no! That's too bad, Gigi. Although, I'm with the commenter above - why would they even make it available?
ReplyDeleteIt's beyond me. I plan to make a note in my new 2022 planner to keep this in mind for next year. ;-)
DeleteOne 2021 was enough. I can't imagine why any company would be still selling it. The fault is not yours, the planner company is to blame.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I agree. It's the stupid planner company's fault.
DeleteOh, hell.
ReplyDeleteThe Universe is obviously trying to tell you something, Gigi.
But what? That I should give up on planners? Or that I need to pay more attention to what I am doing?
DeleteHoly mackerel... Burn it. BURN IT NOW!
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy nonsense. Who would even offer that anymore? I hope you can return it. I hate when I miss 'details' when ordering something.
ReplyDeleteIt IS nonsense...and as Ally pointed out, it's THEIR fault I did this...
DeleteThat is SO frustrating! I hope they were both returnable!
ReplyDeleteIt is frustrating...and yes, it's returnable...I'm just weighing the cost against the aggravation of doing so. So far, the aggravation is winning out.
DeleteI've been in a Brain Fog for Years so I doubt I could blame it on COVID or even notice, if and when I contract it, just Dumb Luck if we haven't already given how it's burning thru the population now. I like the Idea of many things, in Practice tho', well, you know...
ReplyDeleteGigi,
ReplyDeleteRun..do not walk...RUN to your nearest Staples and remedy this situation right now!Then get a delicious coffee ortea drink of your choice! (I prefer a tai chi latte, myself!) We must celebrate the little victories as well as the bigger ones! Whether you end up using it? Baby steps, my friend! 😉 Mona
Every year Hubs gets me the Swarovski crystal annual ornament. Let's just say that I have FOUR 2020 ones. FOUR.
ReplyDeleteYeah. Been there, doing that. At 80 bucks a pop.
I thought this marvelous fun witty prose; it was fun to read although there is frustration therein.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I trip and get discouraged to just stop I remember it's better to keep going.
Indeed celebrate the victories; and keep us posted.