The Conflict Criteria
I’m in the middle of a conflict right now, and I’m trying to figure out how to deal with it. Usually the first question I wrestle with is if I should say something to...
Author: seriouslyted
The Value of Tradition
It was Chinese New Year this past week, and I’m so glad I was able to celebrate last weekend at an ex-coworker’s house. It felt really good to 1) see friends I hadn’t seen...
Football is ridiculous
I never watched or understood football* growing up, and it didn’t help that the 49ers sucked for most of my adult life…why bother watching when you don’t have a team to cheer for? But...
random rant #1
So it’s the third week of January and I’m still going strong on my New Year’s Resolutions…surely I deserve a cookie for that, right? To be honest I thought going to the gym would...
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
This past week I received an email with that subject title, and it made me think…how would my life be different if I lived without fear? Of course, some amount of fear is healthy,...
Farewell 2021; Hello 2022
Last week a friend told me about YearCompass, and I’ve been using their free digital guide to reflect on how 2021 was for me, and what I would like 2022 to look like. Below...
How to be grateful this holiday season
Disclaimer: So…I meant to write this right after Thanksgiving, but obviously didn’t make time for it. Better late than never, though, right? tldr: Be specific One of my favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions is to...
My Hawaiian Vacation, part 2
So I’m back from Hawaii, and I just want to let everyone know that yes, you can visit Oahu twice in one year and have a great time. (I also want to note here...
The Travel Criteria, part 2
“Real talk,” Jason said, as if he were waiting for the other shoe to drop, “how was the Portland trip for you?” We had just gotten back from a rainy weekend trip to Portland....
Great Expectations, part 2
So I’m going camping this weekend, and I’m excited because it’s a fun group of people that I helped get together. The problem with being excited about a trip like this, though, is…what if...
Ted, thanks for your courage for speaking out your thoughts, especially right after this horrible event. It's been a a…