Posts in the “Then” category were originally shared on my “Now” page.

This week was busy like the last couple, but felt much more manageable for some reason. I have an insanely busy week ahead of me and as the semester wraps up, I have a lot of school work to do. But emotionally, I feel a little more focused.

Favorite Picture of Last Week

My son, Ryan, is a lacrosse goalie. He played four games this weekend and did amazing. Probably his best week in goal ever. I also try to capture the action and yesterday, a kid made a great move a slipped the ball past Ryan. Great shot, and a fun picture.

Youth lacrosse player jumps in front of a goal with a goalie defending.

Feels

  • Motivated. I have a lot to do this week. And I’m feeling good about getting it done.
  • Deep in thought. I need to make some decisions on my dissertation that I’ve been putting off. I think I’m starting to figure out what I want to do — and it’s a little more ambitious than I originally planned. But if I’m staring off into the distance, that’s what I’m thinking about.
  • Frazzled. Less than two weeks to the election. I know I should vote early, but it’s my oldest’s first presidential election and I want her to get the full experience of going to the polls.
  • Tired. We dropped off Jillian very early this morning to go on a school trip to DC. I should be trying to get some sleep right now, but the cat woke me up and I so figured I’d be productive and knock this out. Honestly though, I should be asleep right now.

Health

  • Still stable. Not much progress this week. At some point, I’ll kick back into high gear soon, but this week is not the week.

Projects

  • School work. I’ve got some projects to finish up for the class I’m taking this semester.

Entertainment

  • Welcome back, Lower Decks. Star Trek Lower Decks is back for it’s fifth and final season. Loved the first two episodes of Season 5 and excited to see where it goes. Sad that it’s wrapping up, though. It’s been a wonderful addition to Star Trek.
  • Formula 1. In the middle of a three week stretch of F1. Mexico City Grand Prix is today.