Monthly Archives: March 2013

14
Mar

Being part of a team

Today’s truth is this: it feels good to be part of a team. I love independent work. I went to an independent, work-at-your-own-pace high school. I place high value on autonomy and personal freedom. But it’s reaaaaaaaallly nice to feel valued enoug… Continue reading →

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13
Mar

Esperanza me inspira esperanza

This woman’s music is as close to a religious experience as I think I’ll ever get (though, to be fair… Maceo Parker is also up there). I could say more — I want to say so much more — but it’s late and I’m exhausted and I must sleep…. though … Continue reading →

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12
Mar

It’s a vibe

There is a buzz. You can’t put your finger on it. People are engaged in conversation — some louder than others — and all you can catch are snippets. Those snippets are sparks — of the good kind… the kind you want to transfer to many other con… Continue reading →

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11
Mar

Are you aware of AWARE?

Today’s truth: THIS organization is doing good, important, and extremely relevant work: Tonight I went to a small informal meeting of educators who are members of or associated with AWARE. It was enlightening, inspiring, informational, and engagin… Continue reading →

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10
Mar

Beautiful humans with crap communication? Let’s fix this.

“But that’s not how I meant it!” “I didn’t intend for that reaction.” “Regardless of how you interpreted it, that wasn’t what I meant…” All of the above are hallmarks of crap communication. Recently I have been witness to several interactions, c… Continue reading →

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9
Mar

ties

It’s always a surprise when… … the ties that are tight end up being the ones you have least in common with. … the ties that are loose are the ones you have the most in common with. … the “ties-are-tight” people get jealous of friendships t… Continue reading →

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8
Mar

The sick mood cycle

Today’s truth comes in bullet points / stream-of-consciousness: When I am feeling unwell, I get into a really nasty mood combination of self-pity, irritability, and general discomfort. Nothing feels right. This happens even when I am a little sick… Continue reading →

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7
Mar

sick

… not in the “rad” or “cool” or “I’m so impressed” way. Sick as in ill. Under the weather. BLAH. I think I just have a regular cold. It’s been a while, so ehhh… I suppose it’s due time. I have a nasty sore throat and a bit of a cough, some con… Continue reading →

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6
Mar

Music is good, but…

I am not sure if I’ve mentioned before that I listen to music while I run. Until really recently, I’ve mostly been listening to rap while I run. The reason for this is primarily that the energy in rap and hip-hop is so intense that I think it help… Continue reading →

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5
Mar

The sleep is not enough

Today’s truth is very simple: I don’t get as much sleep as I should. And this is bad. And from time to time, the universe pops in to remind me of this. Today’s reminders were, in order: waking up with a scratchy throat and sneezes (never good) a l… Continue reading →

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