I had been doing such a good job of writing regularly, but I have been hit with a wave of depression and anxiety that has made me retreat into my shell. I am peeking out now to say that I will be traveling this coming week, but I am going to try to finish up … Continue reading Surfacing (briefly)
Tag: life
Starting (over) after 50, Part Two
It's awesome if this is your reality... The Promised Reality Check I don't feel like I need to tell you that ageism is real or that you have a limited career span ahead of you. You've been around the block a few times at this point. You know what's what. I am also not going … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part Two
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!
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
Prompt: Tim. RIP. 💔
Daily writing promptWhen you think of the word "successful," who's the first person that comes to mind and why?View all responses My late brother was the most successful person I have ever known. He was both book smart and street wise. He had the tenacity of a pit bull and the people skills of a … Continue reading Prompt: Tim. RIP. 💔
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
Monday: Ko-fi, Etsy, YouTube
I put an item up on my Ko-fi store. It’s not so much that I am selling the items as I am offering a reward for sending me money because I am in a tight spot. Envelope of gratitude items I have been thinking about putting some printables up on Etsy— just a few things … Continue reading Monday: Ko-fi, Etsy, YouTube
Prompt: My Tagline
Daily writing promptIf humans had taglines, what would yours be?View all responses My tagline would be "Embrace the Adventure!" This tagline was my motto for a whole year to remind me to say "YES" to opportunities and to take risks. I've always been adventurous in my imagination, and I wanted to actually have adventures. It … Continue reading Prompt: My Tagline
The Mia Experiment 