First Things First

So we closed on our property then we just looked at it.  We were so excited we talked about all the plans and dreams we each had for the land.  And now we own this huge chunk of earth and not a clue where to start. 

So this is what I have learned over the last month.  I keep a journal--just a binder/notebook--to keep notes in.  I'm an avid journaling freak so I figured this would keep me organized.  Here are a few things I write in this journal:

• Our dreams and ideas.  No matter how silly or far-fetched I write them down.  In my journaling experience I can look back and see how some of these dreams actually come true.
• Items we need to bring next trip to the farm.  We live about an hour from the farm.  That's just to far to run back for that hammer or shovel. 
• Extended to-do list.  As we walk and drive the farm we see things we need to do--I write them down!
• Three item simple list.  I usually have a three item simple list--such as:  buy a tractor, build a barn, learn to brushhog. 
• List of purchases made.  I usually write as we drive so I write what we purchase and then just jot notes on what we will do with things like new equipment, how much we paid, etc. 
• What we accomplished that day.  If we planted anything, what and where, etc.  I just write down what all we did.