after thoughts

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  • 3/25

    This week, although just Wednesday, has been odd and kind of productive. Jason took the week off to study for the impending Part Two of the CPA exam. He’s sequestered himself in his office for multiple days of brain drain. This will (not hopefully, but WILL) count toward completing half of the CPA. I want… Read more

  • Brief thoughts on SNAP

    I don’t have any skin in this game right now. I’m not on SNAP and don’t know anyone who really is. I support the changes – the reduction or inability to buy processed foods. While this is uneven in the states, facing powerful lobbyists and brainwashed consumers, it’s a nod in the right direction. Although… Read more

  • 3/18

    I attribute a lot of my values, personal views, and behaviors to my parents – especially my dad. Or, rather, to the perception I have of my dad. Rather it be said or unsaid, a child will imprint what it seems as it grows. It’s how boundaries are created and can help a child feel… Read more

  • Ifs… (part one?)

    What if I had a daughter?Name options: Lyra LynnGabrina JoeElizabeth FayeWhat if I had a son? Xavier Thomas.Devon ShaneWhat if I had a cat?Miss HapMr. E What if I had followed through with running away from home with my brother and sister when I was a teenager? The plan was the Florida Keys – the… Read more

  • 3/7

    I guess I’m okay. I’ve encountered some situations lately that would, in the past, have sent anxiety and panic. These are situations that would have just left me screaming in the truck or the shower. I’ve managed them somewhat gracefully through just really not giving a f*ck. I’ve learned that I have been considered legally… Read more

  • Dear Students (Jan 26 Edition)

    Students, This also includes Grok, ChatGPT, and others, in addition to the biological students. Our time thankfully comes to a close tomorrow. This, of course, only applies to the biological students. Unless you failed the course. If you failed, there’s a chance you’ll be enrolled with me again, which, unless there is some improvement and… Read more

  • Connecting the dots – educational doom theory

    There are three articles I’d like to note here. Well, maybe more, but three key ones. Fast Facts: Students with disabilities (60) — Although a bit dated, this link shows the percentage of college students who claim some sort of disability. Mostly, these disabilities are OCD, ADHD, and general anxiety disorder. This means that the… Read more

  • 2/15

    Prompt:V-Day weekend. Went to Olli’s and the boyfriend bought some Ollipops.Amazing deal, by the way. $3.49 plus 15% off.Typically, they’re about $8 per four. Sure, they expire in a couple of months, but it’s cherry. He’ll drink them. Felt a bit guilty and relieved that we didn’t run off to a mall. Although going to… Read more

  • 2/7

    Thought-examining post. I’ve noticed something.If I feel forced to do something, or if there’s an activity, situation, or person I’m uneasy about, I don’t want to do it. I don’t want to meet the person. I don’t want to leave the area. I don’t want to alter my routine. I will feel anxiety and depression,… Read more

  • 1/29

    A lot of my life and past is structured around trash. Okay. Here me out. This post is probably going to be disjointed. But keep the idea of ‘trash’ – as in reuse – items primarily – in mind. When I was small, it was beaten into my head that a person’s home is a… Read more