Chasing Smoke
It’s been a while since I’ve gotten a blog post up here. The truth is that although I enjoy posting, I don’t have time right… Read More »Chasing Smoke
Mindless Drivel From an Overweight Blob of Grease
Book Review – The Birth Order Book
Navigating birth order insights, I delved into Dr. Kevin Leman’s Birth Order Book. As an oldest, it nailed me, offering tools – perfect for handling life’s curveballs or decoding the quirks of my own Mini-Me, Princess, and the Centurion, who’s struggling to find his niche in the family zoo. It’s a must-read!
2024 Goals
New year, same blog—because who has time for a new one? We kick off 2024 by taking our own advice (finally) and setting five S.M.A.R.T. goals. From outrunning marathon woes to crushing debt like a pro, and aspiring to be a consistent content creator while balancing bookworm and gaming ambitions. Let the year of overachieving begin!
2023 Year in Review
As the year wraps up, my attempt to break a 4:15:00 marathon time fell short – blame it on my race plan amnesia. Thanks, Biden economy, for derailing my $15,000 debt payoff goal. On the bright side, I aced the reading challenge by a slim margin and completed more video games than planned. Cheers to 2024 – less job loss, more wins!
Poetry, Game Theory, and Critical Thinking
Is a lack of intuitive thinking and the ability to understand metaphor just another symptom of no longer teaching literature? How does that meet up with a meta Game Theory about FNAF???
Gratitude – 2023
Despite November being a challenging month historically, marked by job loss and familial grief, the author has learned to cherish gratitude. Their hardships were tempered by blessings, such as securing better jobs, receiving church aid, and cherishing the unity of family, particularly during Thanksgiving.
More Tech, More Better, Redux
More tech, more better, video game edition? Does technical progress always make for better games?
Fight Until the End
Sometimes you wonder whether you’re the kind of person who’s going to punch out when things get rough, or fight until the end, even if it ends in a crater.
When a Dream Goes Bad – Musings
If you can dream it, you can build it. But maybe that doesn’t always result in the best outcome.
Brand Or Personality
Where does the line get drawn between your brand, and your personality? Does it even matter?