Habit tracking spread for May
Daily Thoughts 2021-04-19 Monday
It was a good, relaxing weekend, and I got a fair amount done, but most importantly was able to relax in a way that I haven’t done much recently. And…
My morning helper
Daily Thoughts 2021-04-16 Friday
Yesterday’s fatigue has rolled into today. Got up early again because I want to and feel that it’s important, but by the end of the week it’s harder to have…
The magical envelope of the last documents I needed to submit, about to be mailed
Daily Thoughts: 2021-04-15 Thursday
Today marks what is hopefully the end of a long, complicated, horribly confusing period of trying to renew my work visa/residency here in Japan.
8 rolls of medium-format film ready to be developed
Daily Thoughts 2021-04-14 Wednesday
Thinking about how we fill our time when trying to grow in our lives and careers, but are also working full time, likely with additional commitments at home. When working…
The azaleas are going crazy these days
Daily Thoughts: 2021-04-13 Tuesday
A good morning today before work. Up at 5:50 with my girlfriend, who had to go into the office in Tokyo today. Cooked her breakfast, washed the dishes and cleaned…
Tora at the table
Daily Update 2021-04-12 Monday
In addition to the topical posts exploring everything I’m working on, I’m going to try to post some daily updates as often as I can. It likely won’t be every…
Tracking habits on my phone using the Way of Life app
Flossing, Meditating, and Calisthenics
Every evening at 22:00, I receive a reminder to go over my day in my habit-tracking app. It’s a good day when I can check off every single one. Though…
Mitaka, Japan. Photo by Finan Akbar, via Unsplash
Starting the Second Act
When the total disaster that seems imminent never materializes, you take note. You naturally rejoice, but if you’re of the right mind, you immediately set about fixing the things that…
A Note for the End of the Year
I have not forgotten about this blog. Honestly, I’ve been in a funk and something of a personal crisis for the last couple of months, and it’s been rough. But…
UnF № 3: Symbolic Dominos, Part I
In about a year from now, the lease on my current apartment will be up. At that time, my partner and I will be moving, either to a new apartment…