Love this, love secret projects, love the photo of the orange cone, and… if you make a sticker that says TAKE ANALOG BREAKS! I will absolutely buy it 😉
Thanks for the shout out, Julie! I find my “secret” life to be much more fun and mysterious when I frame it that way in my mind. And there is something especially delectable about doing something really out of the ordinary and not sharing it with anyone...unless you are just having a conversation in real life.* *This used to be called just- living.
Do you think part of the relaxation of the roller coaster is that you are buckled in and you have no choice but to go along for the ride? So much of being freelance is freedom - and it can be overwhelming to decide 'what to do today'. It's nice to just let someone else drive for a bit.
I totally agree that you need to keep things to yourself, that sacrificing all your good moments to the social media beast is displacing the magic you need to create.
And thanks for the good chuckle for '8 year old with anger issues'. There is always that one kid in bumper cars...
That would make sense, but I think it was the leaning back, and the force of the ride forcing me back into the chair. We took Ramona to Palace Playland because, as the fourth kid, she missed out on a lot of stuff, so there were a lot of elements of what I should be doing there -- I should be making sure she has a good time, etc. Otherwise your theory of "no where else to be" makes sense. But I was definitely thinking "Ok, what else do we need to do to maximize the fun of this?"
You’re so right about taking a break from the stew human consciousness that is social media. Our phones in general are the same. They fill our brains with stimulus that can become overwhelming.
I’ve made a small but amazing tweak in my life.
I’ve starting putting my phone to bed in the kitchen. Oh wow! It’s been incredible.
I now get 30 mins before falling asleep reading my book without that magnetic pull of my phone. And, first thing in the morning it’s the same. I need to go downstairs before I can start scrolling.
So I’d recommend.
Oh, and I had overnight oats with raspberries for breakfast. 😉
I do the same, with leaving my phone in the kitchen! The thought of having it in my bedroom makes me so anxious. I also set it to bedtime mode at 8:30 so even if I'm still up downstairs, I can't do anything on it.
I'm majorly a morning person, so honestly 8:30 is pretty close to my bedtime most nights. Oh, and yes to not scrolling first thing, either? My game with myself is to go as long as I possibly can without looking at my phone.
Love this, love secret projects, love the photo of the orange cone, and… if you make a sticker that says TAKE ANALOG BREAKS! I will absolutely buy it 😉
I am not in the sticker making business...yet??? Maybe I should be? Maybe that's my new secret project.
“I don’t know how to relax other than ride a rollercoaster.” Haha so good and I relate. What is this relaxation thing you speak of? 😉
Omg, I love this so much, Julie!
ANNA! Thank you.
Thanks for the shout out, Julie! I find my “secret” life to be much more fun and mysterious when I frame it that way in my mind. And there is something especially delectable about doing something really out of the ordinary and not sharing it with anyone...unless you are just having a conversation in real life.* *This used to be called just- living.
Yeah, seriously. Living. I remember that!
Do you think part of the relaxation of the roller coaster is that you are buckled in and you have no choice but to go along for the ride? So much of being freelance is freedom - and it can be overwhelming to decide 'what to do today'. It's nice to just let someone else drive for a bit.
I totally agree that you need to keep things to yourself, that sacrificing all your good moments to the social media beast is displacing the magic you need to create.
And thanks for the good chuckle for '8 year old with anger issues'. There is always that one kid in bumper cars...
That would make sense, but I think it was the leaning back, and the force of the ride forcing me back into the chair. We took Ramona to Palace Playland because, as the fourth kid, she missed out on a lot of stuff, so there were a lot of elements of what I should be doing there -- I should be making sure she has a good time, etc. Otherwise your theory of "no where else to be" makes sense. But I was definitely thinking "Ok, what else do we need to do to maximize the fun of this?"
You’re so right about taking a break from the stew human consciousness that is social media. Our phones in general are the same. They fill our brains with stimulus that can become overwhelming.
I’ve made a small but amazing tweak in my life.
I’ve starting putting my phone to bed in the kitchen. Oh wow! It’s been incredible.
I now get 30 mins before falling asleep reading my book without that magnetic pull of my phone. And, first thing in the morning it’s the same. I need to go downstairs before I can start scrolling.
So I’d recommend.
Oh, and I had overnight oats with raspberries for breakfast. 😉
I do the same, with leaving my phone in the kitchen! The thought of having it in my bedroom makes me so anxious. I also set it to bedtime mode at 8:30 so even if I'm still up downstairs, I can't do anything on it.
Wow, 830 is great if you can.
It’s certainly a game changer.
I'm majorly a morning person, so honestly 8:30 is pretty close to my bedtime most nights. Oh, and yes to not scrolling first thing, either? My game with myself is to go as long as I possibly can without looking at my phone.