Tag: writing

  • 30-Day Pushup Challenge (Days 6-10)

    30-Day Pushup Challenge (Days 6-10)

    01/06/24: 200 pushups completed. Did two sets of 80 during morning coffee/blogging and another 40 before running errands. Why it was sets of 80 I have no clue, but that’s what they ended up being. Either way, got my total in, so all good! 01/07/24: 200 pushups completed. Done between getting coffee and blog/read/comments. Two…

  • First Day Of School!

    First Day Of School!

    And, man…Do I so not want to go. Anyone who’s been reading along might know that I signed up for an 8-week course recently, and I am also looking at pursuing an associates degree after that. I’ve been pretty psyched up for it the past week or so, but now that it’s here I really…

  • Today Is The First Day…

    Today Is The First Day…

    Today is the first day of the New Year. Today is the first day of a new month. Yes, I can sense your eyes rolling at my keen grasp of the obvious all the way over here. Look, I’m a jarhead, so you have to allow me some leeway. Besides, there is a point to…

  • Challenge Accepted (Prompt: 1/1/24)

    Challenge Accepted (Prompt: 1/1/24)

    First and foremost, a Happy New Year to one and all! I hope this year brings infinite blessings to each and every one of you! Well, I guess it’s somewhat appropriate to start off the new year ready to dig into some challenges, so here we go! My biggest challenges have really been the ones…

  • What’s In Store For ’24?

    What’s In Store For ’24?

    Well, it’s that time of year again I guess, isn’t it? While I usually stay away from the whole “resolutions” thing, I do regularly set goals for myself throughout the year and with the way 2023 ended I have already set some new ones going into 2024. I’m going to try and take the things…

  • Five Things I Have Finally Come To Terms With

    Five Things I Have Finally Come To Terms With

    After reading this post from Pooja G I was inspired to do my own version of this list. She has graciously allowed me to link her post as well and I am truly grateful! I encourage you to check out her unique take on this list also. It really registered with me as the last…

  • So creative I can’t think of a title (Prompt: 12/25/23)

    Unfortunately, I can’t come up with a creative or witty title at the moment. Anyhow, first things first… Merry Christmas to all! I hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday filled with family, friends and good cheer! Anyhow…How am I creative? Damn, that’s a tough one, because I don’t consider myself overly creative. I guess…

  • 5 Things To Improve Your Mood Right Now

    5 Things To Improve Your Mood Right Now

    Mood swings can be a funny thing, can’t they? Sometimes something happens that immediately changes your mood from good to bad. Sometimes the cause is obvious. Perhaps you got some lousy news or you smacked your head on the car door. But mood can be an insidious little devil too. It can creep up on…

  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

    If you are struggling with workplace stress, burnout or personal issues, I greatly encourage you to ask your HR Department if your company offers EAP support as a benefit. EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program and they offer a wide variety of resources to help workers navigate some challenges they may be facing. Many of…