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

My first “Now” update of 2025. The start of the year has been chaotic. Cold weather and threat of snow, but only a couple of flurries. Then, last week, both kids had the flu. The semester started and I’m taking two classes. Work remains busy. Tomorrow is MLK Day and it’s a holiday for us. Hoping to use the day off to recharge and reset.

Feels

  • Anxious. A car accident before Christmas. Wildfires in California. Insane political news. Sick kiddos. The general state of the world. It’s just one thing after another.
  • Optimistic. While the state of the world is depressing, I’m excited about the direction at work. And I’m moving toward finishing my Ph.D.

Health

  • Still stalled. Had hoped to hit reset after the new year, but alas, things are just too chaotic. I was looking to start walking more this week, but the weather looks terrible. So maybe I’m heading to the gym until the weather improves? Don’t know, but I need to kick my fitness routine into gear.

Projects

  • Typeface design. Spent a little time working on my new typeface design. Happy with the little prototype that I built.
  • My blog. Thinking about some things I might want to change here. I’m more sure than ever that my Micro.Blog hosted site is the best possible option.

Entertainment

  • Skeleton Crew. So good. I enjoyed the show from start to finish. And the finale briefly shows my favorite ships of all time. I won’t spoil it for you.
  • South Carolina Women’s Basketball. Go Gamecocks. They are ranked #2 because of a loss to UCLA, but they look like they will fight for another national championship. They are so much fun to watch.
  • NFL Playoffs. I didn’t watch a lot of the regular season, but I’m tuned into the playoffs. I’m not pulling for anyone in particular so it’s just fun to enjoy the games without a rooting interest.