Beginning at the end... I keep finding articles online that talk about all the advantages you have because of being financially stable later in life, whether you want to start a new career, adopt a kid, or whatever. Those assumptions make me feel like a complete loser. I have never been financially stable. I feel … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part One
Category: process
Opportunities abound!
I have about five posts on the back burner right now, most of which are intended to “deliver more value to the reader,” but I am not going to stop posting my personal navel-gazing entries also, like the one you are about to read. I have had opportunities for all kinds of exciting stuff popping … Continue reading Opportunities abound!
Prompt: Too Many Things
What have you been working on? I know I need to pick a vital few things to give my time and attention to, but I am a person of many interests and ideas, and I have ADHD too. The result continues to be trying to do all the things all the time. And how is … Continue reading Prompt: Too Many Things
Cashing my reality check
My inner child right now. I had to break out the walker two days ago, and things have only gotten worse since then. I am getting into wheelchair territory with the pain the last few days. Today was the worst. I somehow managed to climb the stairs to the bedroom but it took 20 minutes … Continue reading Cashing my reality check
PSA: Annotate away!
You’re allowed to write in your own books if you want to. Write that comment in the margin. Underline, highlight, and bookmark those special passages. Doodle if you want. I give you permission if you need it.
And so it begins, a new week
🎶Morning has broken🎶 Last week was not great. I really didn’t get everything done that I wanted to and I had to deal with a bunch of nonsense I didn’t want to. But now it is Sunday again, so let’s shake the dust of the old week from our feet and move on, shall we? … Continue reading And so it begins, a new week
NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Build me! NYNN: Prewrite October – The Mia Experiment (October is about worldbuilding. There's the link, right upfront. I'm not going to make you read my rambling to find it. I hope the resources there serve you well. ) I have decided to spend October, November, and December on my prewriting for NYNN. October is … Continue reading NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Meanwhile, chez Mia, things are reaching a tipping point where we either strap in and try to enjoy our wild ride or we fall face first and slide all the way down the hill on our noses. I am naturally inclined toward the former, but sometimes my loved ones seem to insist on doing the … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Let’s get down to business
I made an offhand comment today that I should hang out my shingle as a career coach because I have been doing a lot of that for other people lately. I have sent job leads, made suggestions for cover letters, polished up a resume, helped people answer their own questions, and given endless encouragement. But … Continue reading Let’s get down to business
Prompt: For Monday
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? My number one priority for the morning will be calling the pharmacy for refills. That’s not very exciting though. It’s just necessary. After that, I have to try to make some money. That’s my true #1 priority. I have some gigs I can do, and I have some other leads. … Continue reading Prompt: For Monday
The Mia Experiment 