Google Docs

I like Google Docs. What is it about watered down versions of Word and Excel that I like so much? Accessibility, baby. I can get to my Docs anytime, anywhere. There are three aspects of my life that have benefited from Google Docs. One is my personal budget. I can be home, at work, or at a friends, and be on any computer and access my budget. This may sound trivial to those that are uber-personal finance organized. But for me, to have instant access to check, re-check, adjust and do whatever I need to do with my budget is CLUTCH for me in effectively managing my monies. (Yes, I used the word "monies")

Second, my password sanity. I keep all my major passwords in a Google Doc. I've since learned of the program KeePass, which I rely on religiously at work for the many, many passwords I need for Clients. But for my personal use, I still utilize my Google Doc. It was a major step up from the scrap paper with the coffee stain that I carried around with me like a security blanket for a solid two years.

Lastly, my relationship with my girlfriend. We share the amazing "List of Things To Do" where we list all the things we want to do together--from trips to Greece or Hawaii, to visiting local museums, to even riding the dragon boats at the Inner Harbor. We never have to say, "Oh, what were we talking about the other day that we really want to do? Man, I just can't remember. Eh, let's just stare at this wall instead." The downfall of relationships--wall staring.

There may be better sharing programs out there, and I know there are. But Google Docs rocks and I like it.