The Days of Wine and COVID, Part II — Working from Home

As stated in my previous post, this is the first time I've ever worked from home save for that time I thought being a freelance proofreader would be the way to go (I ended up doing one project). As such, there was much to get used to – like, everything. And being my wife is … Continue reading The Days of Wine and COVID, Part II — Working from Home →

The New Reality

Every night at 9:30, I would hear the distant rumble of Disneyland fireworks. They have been silenced indefinitely. When I worked in a grocery store years ago, the job was for all intents and purposes unskilled grunt work that few people respected. It's now considered "essential" and the workers "on the front lines." I used … Continue reading The New Reality →

Cleaning Up

So here it is, the third day of February, and I’m writing my first blog post of the year. Anyway… At the end of 2019, I had decided to make some changes once 2020 rolled around and once it did, you bet I started and am continuing to stick with them. So here they are, … Continue reading Cleaning Up →

Yoga Kicked My Ass

One of the many benefits that my employer offers is free twice-weekly yoga classes. Over Christmas break I decided that, after almost three years on the job, I would start to take these classes. Once we returned to work after our break, I made a trip down to Ross and bought the last yoga mat … Continue reading Yoga Kicked My Ass →

Of Mice and Mental States

I’m not the one to keep resolutions because frankly, I never make them. My motto is “Commit, don’t resolve” because to me a resolution sounds like a one-time deal that, once accomplished, holds no promise for the future. You did it and it’s over. Boom. Whereas a commitment means you’re in it for the long … Continue reading Of Mice and Mental States →