Explaining It

I get strange looks from people about my decision to become a freelance writer. Many people can’t imagine working for themselves or even setting their own schedule. They know the daily grind, and they are content living the daily grind. Let me say that I am not criticizing this decision because I used to liveContinue reading "Explaining It"

But Is It Local?

Lately, I’ve been focusing on buying local as much as possible. Being a freelance writer, I my budget has changed, and sometimes financial limitations determine my decisions. However, when the price is basically the same, I’m making a conscientious decision to buy items locally as much as possible. Do I buy a book from anContinue reading "But Is It Local?"

Let’s Get Moving

Last week, I wrote about using print calendars and schedules to stay on top of my daily activities, and I stand by all of the color-coded and scheduled tasks on my list because it gives me focus. One of the important tasks I included on my daily list was exercise because I practically have toContinue reading "Let’s Get Moving"

Old-School Calendar

Yes, I admit that I’m old-school when it comes to planning my week, or I’m mostly old-school. I keep a paper calendar on the wall, use a notebook for my weekly goal list, and have a binder with a “tentative” daily schedule placed in plastic sleeves so I can use a dry erase marker toContinue reading "Old-School Calendar"

Get Something Done

Anything. It doesn’t matter what. Just find a project you’ve been working on and finish it. There is something refreshing and inspiring about completing a project that’s been sitting around. As I’m in the midst of a learning process, I have a lot of different ideas going, and sometimes it feels like I’m doing aContinue reading "Get Something Done"