What’s your go-to comfort food? Food for thought. Quiet space to think inside a not so quiet space (local hospital). March 2024.
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Photo Friday: Two Gardens and a Zine Walk into a Blog and… End up Somewhere Else
Preface I recently posted these photos and zine as four separate posts on a different blog... Sound confusing? Well it is. Since the beginning of this year, I've wanted to start fresh with a new site and be more intentional vs my initial go round blogging from 2011-2014. So in June I did start fresh … Continue reading Photo Friday: Two Gardens and a Zine Walk into a Blog and… End up Somewhere Else
From the Archives: Workplace Etiquette Tip #1: Food Odor
Originally posted on October 14, 2012 by Nicole Author's note: Current day commentary has been added in italics. Do you work in an office environment (down to a couple of days a week now). Do you typically buy or bring your lunch to work only to eat it at your desk ( used to be no- but there's … Continue reading From the Archives: Workplace Etiquette Tip #1: Food Odor
Why Certainly I Know…
Daily writing promptList 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.View all responses 10. I'm absolutely certain that the square root of 4 is 2. 9. I'm absolutely certain that every 10 seconds, another 10 seconds has passed. 8. I'm absolutely certain that I'll never visit the Republic of Cabo Verde because the idea of … Continue reading Why Certainly I Know…
Seriously? Both!
Daily writing promptAre you seeking security or adventure?View all responses Security or Adventure? To be or not to be? Those are questions that have plagued humans since the dawn of time. IDK if that's true it just sounded good. So to answer the prompt- well duh I want both security AND adventure. Seriously WordPress, this … Continue reading Seriously? Both!
This Better Get Better with Age
What do you think gets better with age? With proper planning and luck, my retirement fund cause I don't plan to stay in corporate life until death. Semi alive roses in July in the desert- they're skill kicking! Gotta make sure I have time to smell these before they (or I) die.
Avoidance
What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Act busy to avoid getting more work assigned. If you're already busy, act busier. Rinse and repeat. This also works if you want to avoid chatting with coworkers. If they want to ask you questions about work stuff, tell them to throw a … Continue reading Avoidance
From the Archives: Go Link Yourself
Originally posted June 20, 2013 by Nicole Authors Note: Reading through this, much of this material still holds today in 2024 and if anything, has just illustrated how this particular social media site has gone downhill. Maintaining a career in these modern times is difficult. Between the economy and the rapid pace of technology, some industries are … Continue reading From the Archives: Go Link Yourself
Any vacation is memorable
Describe your most memorable vacation. Any vacation is memorable as long as you are not working or checking in with work or thinking about work. 'Nuff said. I also advocate for taking at least a lunch break during the working day, which can be thought of as mini vacations. Taking a walk or even stepping … Continue reading Any vacation is memorable
Focus Focus Focus
What is your favorite genre of music? I listen to too many genres and subgenres to pick a favorite. Since this blog is related to coping with on the job tomfoolery, my answer is curated to playlists that keep me calm focused when I have things I don't want to work on important deadlines or … Continue reading Focus Focus Focus
Unfrazzled Analyst 