This is totally how I feel about my situation and needing to take one business day a week for myself:

Jeffrey Zeldman - @zeldman http://twitter.com/zeldman/status/1587407020

If I don't keep blowing off clients, colleagues, and potential new business partners, I'll never ( Read more... )

Has anybody else noticed that once you stop making lists & looking at your planner your life goes to an unmanageable shit? I've definitely noticed this in the last few months of being a freelancer again. It makes a *huge* difference in my day. I was all twitchy a couple of moments ago about the work I had to do today but making the list made it ( Read more... )

Finally taking a lunch break. Craving something intangible like fried chicken with a side of clarity & spare time. I'll have to just settle for soup instead.

With all the talk surrounding the Malian man who lost his family in the Bronx fire about a week and a half ago, the story has finally seeped into my subconsciousness. I just had a dream where I met a Malian man and decided to "go on a date" with him to his apartment. First off, I had my usual sideways glance/smirk while looking at him the whole and ( Read more... )

You Belong in Brooklyn
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I found this quote on another forum I frequent:

"Comparison is the stealer of joy."

I think that sums up a lot of issues pretty well and is rather comforting at the same time.