treading water
Once again, I have arrived in that dreaded spot where I feel like I am simply treading water. Sure, I am going to new places and seeing new things (last weekend California, this weekend Harry Potter World)…but somehow, that just isn’t enough. I feel somewhat stuck. Honestly, I know that I’m stuck in a great
Multi-taskers R US
The other day I was working on a project for work and also chatting via IM with a coworker in France. She worried that she was keeping me form my work, but I reassured her that I was very steadily working through my tasks while working. Instead of the chat being a distraction, the chat
a week to myself
what would you do if you had a week to yourself? i can’t remember the last time that’s happened to me. but it is fun to imagine. what would i do? travel to far off places? Nope. I’d prefer to go to those places with my family. spend the time at home? Not really. i’d
weary
two days ago, I wrote about how much energy I have. While that’s still mostly true (I hae a headache that’s dragging me down right now), I’m feeling weary overall. Not tired, not depressed, but plain old overloaded. Like no matter how hard I work, I always feel there is more to be done. Like
New Year’s Resolutions
(Repost from last year New Year’s Resolutions. However, the 101st item is to stick with it the list this time. I’ve edited my list from last year to make it a little more reasonable.) Made your resolution yet? No? Then how about this? 101 Things in 1001 Days: The Mission:Complete 101 preset tasks in a
What was the biggest adventure of your past year?
Our biggest family adventure was our trip to Japan in the early summer. The customs, food and language are so very different from our own that it took patience and attention to find our way around and see the sights. We had some difficulties with the foreigness, unfortunately. Chloe had a fever and I couldn’t
Dreamin’
On Saturday morning, Chloe and I went to the book festival. Tonight, we walk down to the Labor Day Concert down at the lake. In between, I have stayed home. Not cleaning, not working, not doing (much) busy-work. Instead, I took the time to dream. To reflect. To consider the future. To read. And I
New Year’s Resolutions
Made your resolution yet? No? Then how about this? 101 Things in 1001 Days: The Mission:Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The Criteria:Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent
GBK Gwyneth