Tag: life

  • No Computer Day

    No Computer Day

    I don’t think any credible writing about time management can start without acknowledging certain things. I am single, have no other responsibilities, work mostly remotely. and live typically either in a hotel or in an apartment with a weekly cleaning service, in a central part of town. What is “No Computer Day?” It’s a day…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Working out a lot – enjoying being used to the altitude and no longer being sick! Starting to stress about next trip – packing everything up and moving out again, about needing to finish my talk (argh). Went to the spa, different one this time, which was really nice. I got a massage and…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Woke up Monday sick which is not a great start to the week, combined with surprise! building works which meant I had to be out of the apartment all day for 2-days. Timing was pretty terrible! But that is how it goes sometimes. At least it pushed me to explore a bit and I found…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Getting used to the altitude and trying to find a rhythm where I swim in the evening. Went to the spa which I really needed. Trying to be better about one day a week no computer, and getting back to reading a novel a week. Last weekend I went to the Botanical Gardens. I…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Got trapped in JFK airport because of the snow. Finally made it back to Colombia though! And have the first weekend to myself with no planes in… I am not sure how long. Making myself at home and catching up on things, mainly. It’s nice to be still. Went to the Museum of Contemporary…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Exhausting. Amazing. So many people I adore. So many people full stop. NYC friends, and caught up with a bunch of people in Chicago at ORDCamp. So ready for some alone time. Work Intense week but I made it out the other side. My boss is awesome, I am so happy I work for…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Orienting myself in Medellin – just before I leave again! Managed to get a gym membership etc. The apartment I was staying in was too big, and I didn’t have hot water for a couple of days which was stressful. (more life updates on wherethehelliscate.com) Work Great! I mean. Busy. Stressful. But great! I…

  • 2015: Ship

    2015: Ship

    For 2015, I chose the word ship. I did this for a couple of reasons: Taking some “time out” can easily turn into achieving nothing. It was important to me that I had something to show for my time. I wanted to bias towards putting stuff out there. I am very achievement oriented, and this…

  • This Week

    This Week

    Life Packed up and caught 3 planes to Colombia. Bit wrung out emotionally from various things, although not least that. Went to the gym quite a bit, which was good, and got a massage which was… very needed. Work Mostly trying to tie up loose ends and finish things. Places Went to Birmingham and had…