Instructables should be in any DIY Enthusiasts list of feeds. From digital hacks to purely analogue ones you can find a number of great things to keep you busy. I'm kind of surprised that it took me so long to think of checking the site for Moleskine Hacks.

The first hack, a custom pen holder for your Moleskine, I've seen before - I just hadn't gotten a good enough sense of how to go about doing it. The author takes it a step further by adding neat DIY pencil sharpener.

I have to admit I'm not really a fan of the second hack, but I'll include it anyway. There seem to be two different camps for analogue GTD folks. Some go Moleskine, others go Hipster PDA. While the hipster is definitely very easy to modify, it isn't nearly as sturdy as a Moleskine when it comes to just throwing it into your pocket. This second Moleskine Hack from Instructables involves gutting a Moleskine to create a hipster case. It seems like a lot of work just to fill a $10 notebook with index cards...

I'm beginning to see that there are a lot of folks out there who really take the new year seriously. Watching Technorati and other blog search and analytic sites I've seen a bunch of GTD related blogs start popping up. I've seen almost as many blogs start adding GTD content as part of their regular posting schedule.

This week I stumbled upon two new hacks that I thought were pretty interesting. The first I want to mention uses the Moleskine Small Info Book for Travel. I'd seen this variation of the Moleskine notebook previously but really hadn't paid it much mind. I thought to myself... "I'm not traveling so I guess this really doesn't help." Well, this hack goes over re-labeling the topic tags to for a more Getting Things Done approach. While it's similar to a hack that I previously mentioned over on Hyalineshies I do like this a bit better only because the sections are protected by the Moleskine Binder.

Another interesting hack I spotted comes from The Cranking Widgets Blog and involves using the Moleskine Small Memo Pocket along with a Hipster PDA as a wallet. It's a pretty neat idea, keep your spare index cards as well as some cash and important cards in one spot. I've been experimenting with a Hipster this week and while it won't replace my Moleskine it certainly can be a great tool. This hack provides a great way to incorporate it with your wallet and cut down on what you usually carry.

I've been working with my Moleskine GTD notebook for four days now and am pleased to say it's been a good experience. While I've yet to really flesh out my own approach to Getting Things Done, I thought I'd share a few early insights.

• Start with a Plain Notebook: The plain notebook is a blank slate. You can write or doodle freely and decide down the line if you want to go ruled, squared, or stay with the blank page.
• Number your Pages: This provides a great reference point down the line and helps with the next tip.
• Just Write it Down: When you're getting started write down as much as possible - even if it isn't important. Over time you'll get a sense of what is and isn't working ... stick with what works.
• Dedicate a Pen: I personally chose a Bullet Space Pen from Fisher 'cause I know it won't explode in my pocket! The main bonus here is that you'll never be searching for a pen when you need one.
• Identify What Works and What Doesn't: This one ties in with the last and reaches back to the third too. If you're able to figure out what works and what doesn't you can easily trim the fat as you go.

I think the last point is probably the most important only because the secret to creating a GTD process is finding something that fits your needs. There are plenty of highly developed, extremely intricate, systems out there - and they work for a lot of people. The GTD process has to be fun. Remember, if you adopt someone else's system and it's too much of a hassle then you're only going to give it up.

I've been trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod for awhile now. The Zune is a nice looking player with some really good looking features. The iPod, however, has an established user base and fully developed software.

Being on the GTD kick I decided to look around for any methods or hacks that were iPod or Zune centric. Along the way I stumbled across Kody Chamberlain's Moleskine iPod Hack. While not necessarily GTD centered it is certainly a great way to get your Video iPod, Moleskine and some supplies together.

I like this hack for two reasons. First off you can include your Moleskine and iPod in a convenient case. Second, you have room for an extra Moleskine (perhaps a date book or sketchbook to accompany your primary) as well as extra pens, pencils, markers and the like.