Liz and the kids are back in school. We moved our oldest into an off-campus apartment. Starting to figure out everyone’s schedules. It’s been a busy week.
Feels
Our oldest, Norah, moved into her own apartment this week. And while she lived in the residence hall last year, she’s now really out on her own. Proud of her, but it’s always a little bittersweet to watch the kids grow up.
Back to heading to the coffee shop to work every weekend with my daughter. She has so much AP work to do, that she likes to go to Starbucks to study. I usually have work to do, too. So we go together. I don’t love the stress that comes with the work, but I adore having the time with Jill.
Continue to be both nervous and excited about the future of this country. I think the wild swings in the news cycle affect me more than I’d like to admit.
First day of class for me on Wednesday this week. Looking forward to taking something a little different.
Health
Did a decent job trying to eat better this week. Need to plan ahead a little bit better when we have a busy schedule.
Didn’t really work out this week, but did move my daughter into a second floor apartment with no elevator. (And most of it was moved up from the lower parking level.) Lots of stair flights.
Projects
I’ve got one font submitted to Monotype for approval to sell on their marketplace.
My academic article is officially under peer review.
I need to set up a new web site for my merchandise. Might work on that today.
F1 is still on summer break, but will be back next weekend.
Survived going to both Trader Joe’s and Target in a college town on move-in weekend.
Got my oldest about 2/3 moved into her off-campus apartment today for her sophomore year. Apartment is unfurnished so we had to move in a bed, dresser, desk, etc. We’ll move the rest in the morning. Thankfully, she’s on the second floor, because there is no elevator.
What could we do if we spent the next four years on it?
Shadows.
Our twelve-year-old son made dinner for the family tonight. He was very proud of himself, but after dinner, he asked each of us if we had any feedback on his cooking. 🤣
Reasonably good week. We’re getting our oldest ready to go back to college. I’ve started my plan to be healthier at 50 than I was a 40 — working out a little bit and eating better. Lifestyle change is hard.
Feels
Had someone be incredibly rude to me at work this week. And it really bothered me for a day or two.
Tim Walz. My goodness. I didn’t know politicians like this get elected. What a breath of fresh air. I’m all in on bringing joy back. I’m tired of the doom and gloom.
Work on the Ph.D. will continue soon. A couple of weeks left until classes start. I’m taking one class this semester — a qualitative research class in the College of Education. Will be a bit of a change from my normal comms classwork.
Health
Started this week trying to make better food choices. Was mostly successful. I do feel better when I eat better.
Rediscovered some old fitness apps that I’ve tried in the past. Dusted them off and trying to build a workout rhythm.
Projects
I’ve decided to rename one of my new fonts because of a very minor possibility that the name infringes on an existing trademark. Naming fonts is harder than naming children.
I’ve got a few other fonts in the works, but I don’t know how much progress I’ll make when classes start back.
Entertainment
More Olympics. Volleyball. Water Polo. Basketball. Some track and field.
First day of school postponed because of the storm. Thankfully, just a lot of rain here in Columbia, SC. I know a lot of people are upset about the cancelation, but the last time schools ignored a scary weather forecast, my wife’s car was impaled by a tree on her way to teach. So I’m okay with it.
Watched part of the Harris/Walz event… And now I understand why Harris picked Walz.
I’m always fascinated with the desire to delete your old social media posts. I’m always trying to save mine. But The Verge has a nice how-to post on purging your past.
Liz and the kids think I look like Jedi Bob. I don’t see the resemblance. ð¤£
Liz and the kids think I look like Jedi Bob.
Yesterday, Liverpool and Manchester United played in Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. It was fun to see a football stadium packed for soccer. We didn’t go — tickets were more than I paid to see Taylor Swift and sold out in minutes — but I met people from all over who came to SC to see the match.
