life, vacation, and work
I don't know that my social media presence is an accurate depiction of my life. Real life involves a lot more worrying about politics, sociology, and philosophy; but also way more video games, drinking, and watching TV with Jen.
I think the amount of dog pictures is about right, though. I love those cute little buggers.
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I'm going to the Outer Banks with friends soon. I'm not much of a beach person, but I can't deny some appeal. I look forward to riding a bike, getting back to my neglected interest in magic, and reading a book or two. All stuff I wish I did more of in daily life. I'm bringing my work laptop, but looking forward to using it very little. I would like to spend some time doing some technology learning, the kind of job-related stuff that my actual job doesn't leave much time for.
Last time we went to OBX I spent a lot of the time working on DJ mixes on my iPad, believe it or not. (If you are one of the people who went to the "Ceremony Reunion" gig, you heard the fruits of that vacation, when I played what I think was one of the best sets of my life. I'm still proud of some of those live mashups.)
I'm considering bringing video games. Pro, it is what gives me a lot of joy, and vacation should be about joy. Con, it's less of a change from daily life, and it'll probably distract me from socializing and enjoying the beach. Probably coming down on the con side...
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Right after the vacation (like, literally the day after I return) I'm going to Chicago for a couple of days for work. My job is amazing as far as the schedule, and working from home, and awesome co-workers, and a nice atmosphere... but lots of huge changes coming that have me a little stressed. Hopefully my Chicago trip provides some clarity. I just have no idea what my job is going to look like in a year or so. It'll probably be fine, but I dislike the uncertainty.
I think the amount of dog pictures is about right, though. I love those cute little buggers.
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I'm going to the Outer Banks with friends soon. I'm not much of a beach person, but I can't deny some appeal. I look forward to riding a bike, getting back to my neglected interest in magic, and reading a book or two. All stuff I wish I did more of in daily life. I'm bringing my work laptop, but looking forward to using it very little. I would like to spend some time doing some technology learning, the kind of job-related stuff that my actual job doesn't leave much time for.
Last time we went to OBX I spent a lot of the time working on DJ mixes on my iPad, believe it or not. (If you are one of the people who went to the "Ceremony Reunion" gig, you heard the fruits of that vacation, when I played what I think was one of the best sets of my life. I'm still proud of some of those live mashups.)
I'm considering bringing video games. Pro, it is what gives me a lot of joy, and vacation should be about joy. Con, it's less of a change from daily life, and it'll probably distract me from socializing and enjoying the beach. Probably coming down on the con side...
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Right after the vacation (like, literally the day after I return) I'm going to Chicago for a couple of days for work. My job is amazing as far as the schedule, and working from home, and awesome co-workers, and a nice atmosphere... but lots of huge changes coming that have me a little stressed. Hopefully my Chicago trip provides some clarity. I just have no idea what my job is going to look like in a year or so. It'll probably be fine, but I dislike the uncertainty.