Something needed to change. But I didn’t yet know what that something was, so I started experimenting.
5 Experiments for a Happier, More Productive Self
Done with the Ding
The ding of an incoming email used to give me a panic attack. Who was it? What did they want? Did I need to drop everything and answer them? Of course, I did. They expected it. I was providing good customer service by dropping all my work, interrupting my flow and telling them the thing they wanted to know, which was a thing that if they’d only given me a fricking day and a half they could have learned at the same time as everyone else when I made the announcement but now that was going to be at least two days because I kept getting interrupted.
The Good, the Bad, and the House Guest
I'm not the sort of person who really does house guests. At least not frequently or well. And when I have, at least half were memorably Bad Guests. Or Nerve Wracking Guests. Or Why-The-Hell-Did-I-Agree-To-This Guests.
Advice on (Writing) Advice
There’s been a fascinating moment happening on Twitter as relates to advice on writing. Really as relates to advice on advice.
The Odyssey Challenge
During the next six weeks, while this year's Odyssey Workshop class toils, those of us who aren't this year's lucky contestants can play along at home with an unofficial writing challenge ...
Things Are Getting Ploufy
That moment when you realize all the trees in your neighborhood have ploufed into clouds of green and it really is now spring.
How Do I . . . Save a Shared Playlist on Spotify?
I recently sent a friend several Spotify playlists I created. She could play them but, in her words, couldn't figure out how to save them. Here's the simple instructions and some thoughts on saving vs. following.
Bring Your Lightsaber to Work Day
You know what more offices should engage in? A national Bring Your Lightsaber to Work Day.
I'm not not-advocating for casual Fridays, or dogs in the office, or kitchens where people can stand the smell long enough to eat. All those things are great. But honestly, a periodic lightsaber battle between co-workers really brightens up cubical living.
You’re a Kdrama Fan, I Know You’ve Wondered About the Metal Chopsticks
If you're a Kdrama fan like I'm a Kdrama fan, I know you've wondered about the prevalence of metal chopsticks. I have several sets of my own, requested as Christmas gifts because that's what they use on TV and here is the appropriate Amazon link and they're dishwasher safe it's awesome. But sooner or later some … Continue reading You’re a Kdrama Fan, I Know You’ve Wondered About the Metal Chopsticks
Holy Cow, I Stink At This Flirting Thing
I went to the grocery store the other morning. The guy working in produce (training another guy) says hi. We do the whole normal "how are you? -- good, how are you?" exchange. Which is pretty much par for the course. Actually, it's an above average interaction as far as my usual browse-the-green-leaf-and-on-sale-broccoli-crowns interactions go. Then … Continue reading Holy Cow, I Stink At This Flirting Thing
