My cold was somehow worse on Friday, but I did accomplish some things on my schedule anyway. One thing I have learned from this experiment is that it is hard to stick to any kind of schedule when you're home with family members who have different ideas and priorities. The sheer chaos of family life … Continue reading Day 5 Review, The Weekend, Next Week
Tag: mental-health
Day 2. Two Stars.
Today was fubar. I barely slept last night, and the kid stayed home sick for the first part of the day. By the time I got him to school, I was already dragging. Errands ate up the rest of the morning. By the time I went to Dollar Tree and Walmart, what should have been … Continue reading Day 2. Two Stars.
Back to Basics
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com I need to refocus and refine this blog, returning it to its original purpose: trying things and sharing what I learn from the experience. My confidence has taken a hit in the first half of this year, so part of me wants to wallow in that and another part … Continue reading Back to Basics
Q2 ends, Q3 begins
Please pardon my language (or skip the rest of this sentence), but Quarter Two was an absolute shitshow. I had been working hard on something I hesitated to mention here because of its controversial nature: I was accepted into Teach For America and started all the preparation for that. I was originally supposed to go … Continue reading Q2 ends, Q3 begins
Day 8: Who I think I am
The bad and the good of my beliefs about myself.
Starting (over) after 50, Part One
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
Q4 Experiments
We have passed the halfway mark for September, which means that the fourth quarter of 2024 is nearly upon us. Yes, I think of the year in quarters. That's a manageable amount of time for me to plan for, then later evaluate to tweak course as necessary. It's enough time to do something, but not … Continue reading Q4 Experiments
The Mia Experiment 