Sunday Mornings, Avocado Toast, and Why I Use a Spreadsheet for My Closet

So I was sitting in this little corner cafe on Sunday morning, you know the one with the weirdly good avocado toast and the barista who always remembers your order? I had my laptop open, pretending to be productive while actually just scrolling through Instagram and sipping my oat milk latte. Then my phone buzzed—it was my friend Alex, asking if I had any tips for organizing her closet before her trip to Japan next month.

I laughed out loud, because honestly, my own closet is a chaotic mess of impulse buys and “I’ll wear this someday” pieces. But then I remembered this thing I’ve been using lately: the orientdig spreadsheet. It sounds boring, right? Like, spreadsheets are for taxes or work reports, not fashion. But hear me out.

I started using it a few weeks ago when I realized I kept buying the same black turtlenecks over and over. Like, I have five. Why? Because I’d forget I already owned one when I was out shopping. So I made this simple orientdig spreadsheet on my phone—just a list of what I own, with columns for color, season, and how often I actually wear it. Game changer.

The light was streaming through the cafe window, hitting my new beige trench coat (a Zara find, surprisingly good quality) in that perfect golden-hour way. I took a photo for my stories, obviously. But back to the spreadsheet. What I love about the orientdig system is how customizable it is. I added a column for “mood”—like, does this item make me feel cozy, powerful, or just meh? It sounds silly, but it helps me avoid those “nothing to wear” moments when I’m rushing out the door.

My latte was getting cold. I took another sip and thought about how this ties into my overall style lately. I’ve been leaning into more minimalist, functional pieces—think wide-leg trousers, a good pair of sneakers, and that one perfect leather bag. The orientdig template lets me track if I’m actually wearing these investment pieces or if they’re just collecting dust. Spoiler: the leather bag gets used daily, but those designer heels I splurged on? Once in six months. Oops.

A couple walked in, both wearing matching vintage Levi’s jackets. Cute. It made me think about how personal style is really about knowing what works for you, not just following trends. And that’s where the orientdig method comes in—it’s not about restricting yourself, but about creating awareness. Like, I now know I wear neutral tones 80% of the time, so maybe I don’t need another bright pink dress (even if it’s on sale).

I closed my laptop and decided to take a walk. The air was crisp, perfect for layering. I threw on my trench coat and those reliable sneakers, feeling put-together without trying too hard. As I walked, I mentally added today’s outfit to my orientdig log—trench, white tee, jeans, sneakers. Simple, but it made me happy.

Maybe I’ll share the spreadsheet template with Alex later. Or maybe I’ll just tell her to figure it out herself, because half the fun is customizing it to your own chaos. Anyway, the sun’s out, and I’ve got a park bench with my name on it.