Jun
14
(no title)
I write about feeling drained by people demanding answers, doubts, and nitpicking before I have room to think.
work
Apr
13
(no title)
I compare the bags under my eyes to eye black after a tiring week and look forward to a quieter weekend.
Feb
24
Finding My Margin
I write about finding margin after my workload tripled and forced me to make room for work, writing, and rest.
2 min read
Jan
15
Looking Forward to 2018
I look toward 2018 through margin, focus, work, life, and finding a way to slow down before burning out.
4 min read
Jan
07
(no title)
I keep myself company while working with Bulleit bourbon and music from City of the Sun.
Nov
20
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I remember how hard it is to work from home when my daughter is there too.
Nov
11
38 - Don’t Let Them Use You
On my 38th birthday, I reflect on being too nice, work, parenting, and learning not to let people use me.
4 min read
Aug
21
(no title)
I note another office admin giving notice and hope it does not become a repeat of the previous year.
Aug
15
Staying Calm
I lean on Ryan Holiday, Stoicism, and mindfulness while trying to stay calm through a week of repeated work challenges.
2 min read
Aug
10
(no title)
I share one of those work days where I question what I am doing and then spill coffee on myself.
Jul
20
(no title)
I start the morning in unexpected owner and tenant negotiations instead of the day I planned.
Jul
11
(no title)
I note the stressful moment when all the business seems to arrive at once.
Jun
11
Making That One Decision
I wrestle with Essentialism, feeling off, work and life choices, and the one decision that can clarify the rest.
4 min read
Jun
05
(no title)
I take a quick break from work to watch Apple's WWDC keynote.
Dec
11
Doing the Work
I write through my creative stuckness, the ideas piling up in my head, and the need to make space by doing the work.
2 min read