Jott - the integration of cellphone, e-mail, and calendar

Have you ever thought of an event or something you would like to put on a to-do list while in some really obscure location or time? Ever remember random things you need to do while lying in bed trying to go to sleep? Ever need a pencil and paper to remember something but come up empty-handed?

NEVER FEAR, JOTT IS HERE. I have recently been using a free internet service recommended by Andrew Fry on his blog. I tried it out and at this point it has been a wonderful device for me to use! Very convenient, always handy, and I will never again forget an appointment.

Simply visit www.jott.com and set-up a free account. It will run through a series of requirements such as entering an e-mail address and a phone number to link to that e-mail, and verifying that the two belong to you. After the account is set up, set the Jott phone number to a speed dial. I am not even kidding, I use it so much that it is near the top of my list. Here is what I do:

I walk out of my orthodontic appointment with another appointment set for the following month. I immediately pull out my cell phone and call Jott. I hear the female voice ask, "Who do you want to jott?" At this point I only have myself as a contact, which works fine, so I reply, "Me." Then comes the time to say whatever you will, such as "Orthodontist Appointment July 18th, 1:00 PM" After hearing a lengthy pause, the female asks, "Would you like a reminder?" "Yes" "When?" "July 16th" "What time?" "12:00" "AM or PM?" "PM" It is as simple as that. Then what happens? On the date and time of your reminder you will receive a text message as well as an e-mail reminding you of the appointment. It is so convenient that I often plan my days just before I go to bed by saying it all into the phone and setting a reminder up for the following morning.

It's a great help to me and I highly recommend it!!