So we're coming up on the last two months of 2019. Frankly, I have lots to do on my list, and I feel like I'm bowing to the pressure. For the past few weeks, every morning I wake up, I review the things that I have to do for the day. I start the day … Continue reading End of the Year
Category: Productivity
Coursera, EdX, and MOOCs
The problem when you live in Japan is that everything is in Japanese, especially for those of us who live in areas that are not as connected globally. You do have to rely on the local language most of the time--so if you choose to take classes, most of it will be in Japanese. Enter … Continue reading Coursera, EdX, and MOOCs
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This number seems so ominous. So close to forty, but not. Actually, that's how old I am right now. Wait a minute--that does look really bad, now that I am staring that number in bold black print. Maybe I should just forget about this post... But I need to reel myself in and focus on … Continue reading 39
Doing Nothing
It's been three weeks since my last post. I wish I could say that I was busy, but I haven't been really busy. It's more like I lost some steam and became really lazy. I didn't do anything productive at all. Two weeks after the school year, I lost the motivation and got caught up … Continue reading Doing Nothing
Working While on Vacation
So I am in Tokyo Haneda Airport right now. I am on vacation--finally! Hooray! I've been looking forward to this trip so much because I can finally let loose and let my hair down, so to speak. However, a part of me can't really do that, because I've learned my lesson from the last time … Continue reading Working While on Vacation
Spring Break 2019
I am on my spring break right now. From March 17 until April 6, 2019, I am officially out of paid work and on free time. I will not get paid for this vacation time. I never usually am. To me, this feels more like the time to really focus on setting my resolutions and … Continue reading Spring Break 2019
No TV for Six Weeks
Growing up, I've been schooled in the Catholic tradition of Lent. According to Wikipedia, most Christians spend this time getting ready for Easter Sunday. This means that a lot of people spend their time reflecting on their lives through penance, prayer, and denial of vices. My memory of Sunday school teachings is shoddy at best, … Continue reading No TV for Six Weeks
