Jul
10
Do Not Delay
I remind myself that delaying hard tasks only gives them more control over my mind.
work
May
03
micro-05-03-2019
Five phone calls before 10:00am. I think I can say my work is done for the day.
Mar
13
micro-03-13-2019
One of my coworkers saw a glimpse of my tattoo on my upper back today. The rest of the afternoon was spent with the office questioning why I got it, how I afforded it, etc....
Mar
10
micro-03-10-2019
Last year, I set up a payment plan to cover the 2017 tax bill, but then I received a statement last month stating I still owed the full amount. Looked at my account, and I was...
Dec
21
micro-12-21-2018
Every time I work out at home, I surprise myself at how many more reps I can manage. I think in 2019 I may have to join a gym so I can lift much heavier than I am now. I may...
Nov
15
micro-11-15-2018
The trend of people not using question marks when asking questions is starting to lead to confusion. When I say, “Off to work,” some respond with, “No I’m not.”
Nov
13
micro-11-13-2018
Fighting off a headache all afternoon at work. Come home and the headache subsides within minutes of being here. Hmmm.
Nov
11
39 - A Resting Leaf
On my 39th birthday, I reflect on work, honesty, challenge, balance, and trying to rest like a leaf in the rain.
5 min read
Nov
04
Seeking Quiet
I reflect on John Cleese, tending the garden of the mind, negativity, quiet, and the need to protect inner space.
3 min read
Nov
03
micro-11-03-2018
Me, on the phone with call centre rep: Can you hang on a moment while I find the required information? Call centre rep: No, please call back when you have the info. Call back...
Oct
31
micro-10-31-2018
My morning started with a message from my mom saying my daughter showed up on their doorstep. Her mom had gone to work and there wasn’t anyone else around. She got up on time,...
Oct
20
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I take a day off to recharge and feel better after spending eight hours away from work and errands.
Sep
05
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I start the day with a long corrective email that feels more accusatory than helpful.
Aug
11
Late night thoughts
I let late-night whisky loosen thoughts about parenting, baseball, creativity, theatre admin, work, and getting through hard days.
1 min read
Jul
16
What’s in My Head
I write about overthinking, perfectionism, margin, work, and why this space went quiet despite all the ideas in my head.
3 min read