After years of talking about learning Spanish, and two failed attempts at teaching myself with an app, I finally registered for Spanish 101 this semester at a nearby college. In the first class I was pleasantly surprised to see the teacher…
Category: True Confessions
Stuff is Paralyzing
Many people have the impression that digital storage is cheap, abundant, and limitless, especially when it’s readily available. Coupled with this impression is the idea that it’s not hurting anything to retain so much digital content so why bother to get…
Speaking in Emoji
I can’t help but notice how common it is to use emoji (maybe even instead of punctuation, gasp) to express emotions, along with a whole host of other things. The Merriam Webster online dictionary defines emoji as: “any of various…
Planning: Old School Style
In 2013, I reluctantly switched over from using a paper planner to relying solely on an electronic calendar for managing my schedule. My rational mind fully understands, and appreciates, all the many perks and conveniences I get by using an electronic…
Making More Time with Less Stuff
Time is one of the things I value most in my life. During the holiday seasons, my time feels even more restricted than usual. However, I am always striving to spend my time in ways that feel meaningful and productive…