You never know when you are going to have a moment of brilliance: a great idea or the solution to a problem you have been struggling with. You might finally remember that name of that actor who played in that movie. Sure, you can type those kind of things into your cell phone... but it ruins the creativity. (Charles Dickens surely did not brainstorm the ideas for a Tale of Two Cities on his "cell phone notes")
Signing receipts. (some of which you should be keeping....) I hate it when I am with a group of 10 people at a restaurant, all with separate checks, and the waitress brings only two pens. Really? I think they might do that on purpose to make you regret getting separate checks. You then spend an extra 20 minutes sharing pens and waiting your turn. Chances are, if you are in one of those long groups, it already took forever ordering, waiting for the food, and getting your check to begin with. Having your own pen makes you the hero.
Signing receipts at a drive through. Or any store in general. Why do stores never seem to have pens that work?
You might just get that cute guy's number.
Or that moment when you are sitting in the car, on the cellphone (only at a red light of course), trying to get directions because you are lost, and need to write down directions/address/any sort of help. Addition help: you should probably pull over.... either way, you will probably be thankful that you have that pen with you.
On the same note- if a car hits you and you need to write down the license plate (been there). Or you hit a car and you need to leave your name and number and apology (thankfully HAVEN'T been there.. and please please, can I never be there)
Most importantly- Always, always have a pen at work. The worst thing you can do is get instructions, walk back to your desk, and then completely forget what you were supposed to do. Take. Notes.
Amen Sister!!! I always have like 3 on my at all times!
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