It's been a while since I came up with a Radical New Plan to Improve My Life; I'm about due for another spate of self-hacking :) Yes, it is again very organized and detailed, probably overly so, but this is how I get myself excited about making plans. "Is it a sign of immaturity that I'm really excited about implementing this system as a Python ( Read more... )

I am done. I took four tests and wrote an essay this week (three tests since 5pm yesterday). I'm pretty sure I did decently on all of them -- the one grade I've gotten back already is good ( Read more... )

Thoughts ( Read more... )

I'm finally implementing a system for overcoming inertia, getting things done, and (hopefully) for feeling less depressed. I'll describe it here, partly for my own reference, partly because I'm interested in feedback, and partly because I'll be more likely to stick to the system after I've told people I'm doing it.

( System behind the cut )

I am typing this post in Colemak. Very slowly.

A weird thing: in Firefox, text fields are working with Colemak, but keyboard shortcuts are still QWERTY. I'm effectively hitting cmd-G to open new tabs, instead of cmd-T. I wonder why that is.

Becoming ambimousetrous. Or, in my case, ambitrackpadtrous, I guess. It feels weird to use my left hand on the trackpad for a while and then go back to typing. But I think I'm seeing improvement already, albeit small improvement for the effort thus far.

A couple days ago I got Hunger: An Unnatural History out of the library and reread it a couple times. (It's very engaging, well-researched, alternately funny and moving, and I recommend it highly. Also fast enough to read in one sitting if you're so inclined ( Read more... )

The other night I went on the Orange Tour, with Jack Florey and associates, who you can look up. This involved a lot of trying to move quietly, be constantly aware/observant, keep a sharp eye out for any possible hazards...things like that ( Read more... )

I went on a 'hike' today with some family members. The trail was short and not particularly challenging. But I found myself really Enjoying the walk, possibly more than I've ever done before. I'd notice little (or not so little) beautiful things, and just get really happy, and sometimes even get a little of that floaty-stomach feeling you get when ( Read more... )

After several spandrel half-hours spent stretching my throat, I've made approximately zero progress. I regret to say that I am pretty much giving up on Music of the Night. At least for the Mackey thing; it's still a long-term goal.