Eight years and still somehow doing this. This was the second year that I finished before midnight (the first being the very first year when I got the idea). Inspired my game-playing roommate, this year’s theme was video games. >>> Printable download<<< For more doodles, I infrequently post @jackdrawstheline whenever I feel less conflicted about…
I think about writing often, but after finally submitting our immigration paperwork (a multi-month process), I’ve taken every opportunity I’m not working to do something mind-numbing. Lately, I’ve been knitting a sweater. I thought I’d post a little about our trip to Banff in August, though. We were both pretty exhausted from a wedding and…
When I’m stressed out I will deep dive and obsessively learn something. Usually in attempt to buy a thing and then improve all aspects of my life because now I have New Thing! Here are some things I’ve been mindlessly learning about. Art markers. I think I need a bunch of art markers to truly…
I was just inspired by this newsletter from The Whippet to be more diligent about cataloging. She was answering a question about her “personal knowledge management,” which is a process for managing and organizing all the stuff you’re working on, usually related to research projects, but something she might need for the newsletter she prepares.…
I came across some old notes I had written in high school that led me on a trail of some of my messages and friendships during the time. A lot of the stuff I found that I wrote was truly cringe-worthy. I wonder if the reason I always bring up that research on how much…
My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night;But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends— It gives a lovely light! “First Fig” by Edna St. Vincent Millay Thoughts that’ve been rattling in my head for this week’s edition of Book(ish) Club with Myself. Other people make you stronger A common idea…
No one: Really, absolutely no one: Me: OMG I’M SORRY MY BLOG POST ABOUT BOOKS I READ IS LATE! — I’ve been super busy with work and that has created a backlog of all the other stuff I want to do. But here we are. Fiction Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish by David Rakoff…
I thought maybe I’d try having a book club with myself about the things I’m thinking about. Often I come across things that I don’t want to forget. I often find that the things I learn about remind me of something else. I feel like everything is connected and can’t separate one from the other.…
One time, years ago, I complained to Grant that I didn’t understand why anyone cared so much about sports, especially when they’re not playing it. Grant said something about it being one of the few things that can unite people across different social aspects and get people really excited towards a shared purpose. I spent…
If you asked older people how much they’ve changed since their 20s they’ll say “so much!” and the same. And how much between their 20s and 30s? “So much!” What about the last 10 years? “So much!” How much do you think you’ll change in the next 10 years? “eh, maybe a little. I think…
