Let’s settle something important: what’s the most unhinged “quick request” you’ve ever received at work. I’ll go first. Way back yonder in the late aughts, I was working in publishing as a sales analyst. I walked into my cube at 7:40 a.m., sat down, and hit the power button on my computer. At 7:41 a.m. … Continue reading The 7:41 A.M. Ambush
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From the Notebook
This weekend, I'm finishing up my final project for a post-grad certificate program I've been enrolled in since January of this year. I'm currently knee deep in executing Python code to create a model that will assign a database of IT support tickets into different categories. Fun stuff! So while I'm busy working in a … Continue reading From the Notebook
The Off Hours
List 30 things that make you happy. Taking Paid Time Off (PTO). Taking PTO to stay home and do nothing - er- work on various personal projects. Taking PTO to shop during the weekday and avoid people. Taking PTO to visit outdoor spaces in my area. Taking PTO to discover new things. Taking PTO to … Continue reading The Off Hours
Photo Friday: Faux Birds in the Sky
Daily writing promptWhat are you curious about?View all responses During a recent walk through my local convention center I looked upward and noticed faux bird and clouds/sky hanging throughout the expanse of the food court. I *think* I get what the vision was here, but the size of each piece seems rather small; the sky/cloud … Continue reading Photo Friday: Faux Birds in the Sky
Office Chair Glow Up
Daily writing promptWhat strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?View all responses One strategy: improving people's workspaces when they are away from their desk.
Background Noise
Daily writing promptWhat do you listen to while you work?View all responses Noise is an underrated topic for the working world. Depending on your work environment, the type of noise that permeates through your workspace can vary from the drone of electric tools to the bustling sounds of a cafe. I've always worked in an … Continue reading Background Noise
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…
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
Unfrazzled Analyst 