It’s been a few months now that I’ve been funemployed, and all things considered, I’ve felt really good. I feel lucky that I have a healthy runway of living expenses, and I feel lucky for the opportunity to focus on things I never made the time for- travel and exploration, reading, getting certified in first […]
Funemployment Diaries: Experiencing a nightmare that was… not so fun. Read More »
It’s been awhile because I have been focused on other areas of my life, but now that that’s over, I can try and pick back up my weekly (or bi-weekly?? 🤔) writing. Here goes. This one is a short one. A friend texted the New York Times Creativity challenge article to read, and the tag
Creativity challenge: Writing poetry Read More »
Just a little over a year ago I went through a stretch where I felt completely aimless. I had no motivation both personally and professionally, and everyday felt like I was searching for something I couldn’t name. I had no clear answers, just a lingering feeling of stuckness. Lately that feeling has come back, but
The “stuck” feeling – what’s behind it this time? Read More »
[These reflections are from January but I never posted them so here they are now.] I saw someone say they were going to meditate and write 100 words about it. Seems like a fun idea. My last meditation was 5 months ago in August. I probably stopped consistently meditating back in March or April. I’m
100-word reflections on 8 straight days of meditation Read More »
I first saw the term “forest bathing” in a bookstore in Maine. To my surprise, there are entire books on the topic. I thought forest bathing was a term that poked fun at “being one with the forest”, but it turns out it’s a real thing. What I learned about forest bathing Forest bathing originated
Forest bathing surprised me (and might surprise you too) Read More »
Lately I’ve been setting my alarm for 4:30 AM. I wanted to experiment with reading and making progress on personal tasks before the work day starts. It’s felt really good and productive so far, so it’s something I’d like to continue to do. I have more creative energy at the start of the day. This
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Mr. Nacho and I attended our first pottery wheel workshop a few weeks ago and made a few clay pieces. It was one of those things where I wanted to try something different and new, and Mr. Nacho expressed interest in working with clay in the past. It took some googling to find an open
We tried a pottery class for the first time Read More »
Our Kenmore dryer died this week. Well technically it stopped heating clothes, but it still tumbles. The heating function no longer gets hot, so clothes roll around in lukewarm air. I’m glad this happened because now there is a better reason to replace it. We have decided not to try and repair the issue. For
Ode to our Kenmore dryer Read More »
Our cat has had some health issues over the last couple years. Her condition is stable now, but it’s just another reminder to us of her old age. She is supposedly 9 years old, but our vet thinks she could be more like 11 or 12. I adopted her from a foster mom in 2016,
End-of-life decisions for our sweet cat Read More »
I was never a gifted athlete, but I tried my best at sports growing up. The fourth grade was when I took up my first official sport, which was figure skating. I was enamored with Michelle Kwan, and was obsessed with the “Silver Blades” book series. My excitement with figure skating didn’t quite translate into
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