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
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Day 5 Schedule: Back in the Saddle
I am feeling a little better this evening. If I have to, I will resort to cold medicine tomorrow to get stuff done. So, here's the plan for tomorrow: Day 5 Schedule Morning 7:00 – Wake up, breakfast, kid prep 8:20 – Kid on bus 8:30 – Morning cleanup (kitchen, bed, 1 weekly chore) 9:00 … Continue reading Day 5 Schedule: Back in the Saddle
September on the Horizon
It is time for me to dust myself off, get back on my horse, and ride. This year has frustrated me up until this point, but with only a few days left in August, it seems like a good time to try (once again) to turn things around and hit September at a full gallop. … Continue reading September on the Horizon
Mystery Prompt 15: Career Goals
What are your short-term and long-term goals in your career? How do they align with your values? How very timely. My short-term goal is survival by whatever means I have available to me. I am working online jobs as I can, and I also have my disability pittance. This is not really enough, but I … Continue reading Mystery Prompt 15: Career Goals
Day 8: Who I think I am
The bad and the good of my beliefs about myself.
Day 2: Reflection on Happiness
Reflect on a time when you felt truly happy and fulfilled. What values were you honoring in that moment? Contentment seems like a good word that covers both happiness and fulfillment. I went to college full-time in my 40s, and even though I was in poverty, I was quite content. I loved what I was … Continue reading Day 2: Reflection on Happiness
Thursday Round-Up
I wish that title were a little jazzier. I will think about it. It's hard to keep it short and snappy when the goal is to hit a whole bunch of topics briefly. But you didn't come here to read me waffling on the title. You're here for the experiment, right? Step right this way... … Continue reading Thursday Round-Up
Starting (over) after 50, Part Three
Let's go sit in a cafe and make those dollar bills After you know what you want to do and have made a plan, all that’s left is to just do it, one baby step at a time. So let's say you've decided on the few things you really want to do right now and … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part Three
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
The Mia Experiment 