“Experiment” is my word for 2024, encouraging play and curiosity of routines. July intermixed collages, mixed feelings on changes in my career and schedules, and mix-ups. Some intentional, others less so. But I am grateful. One of the highlights of the last 30 days was making art with my partner. After setting a prompt, heading…
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Systems Review: Creating and Consuming Lessons from Digital Environment
As a library and information science student, digital literacy is foundational to scholarly success. Discerning what (and who and where) works for a particular research prompt takes time. Information is for use, but not all content is created (nor distributed) equally. Likewise, information – though seemingly objective – may take emotional discernment. That’s due in…
Omit to Commit: How and Why I am Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Experiment: Inventory and Mix
“Experiment” is my word for the year, encouraging play and curiosity of routines. The word sets my intent for the posts, as well as my micro-goals. June’s “inventory” represented the “i”. I’m struggling on what to share tonight. Acknowledging that I am uncertain what to write about makes me human. I think it’s because I…
Systems Review: Learning to Say No by Asking 3 Questions
Every month in 2024, I am reviewing systems that empower me to live a values-driven life. Holistically driven, I try to see my inner (and external) workings as a system and part of a bigger system. We’re all space dust. In other words, I am a spiritual individual on a physical plane. And so are…
Omit to Commit: Still Writing, Embracing Change
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Experiment: Reclaim and Inventory
Step 4 in the 12 Steps is make an inventory. Initially, when I first read this, my capitalistic business brain thought this is not unlike quality control, SWOT goals, and lists I’ve built through the years. I mean, this blog is bursting with lists, right? But this list hit different. Inventories, in recovery, take ownership….
Systems Review: Project/Personal/Parners
Data visualizations help me see bigger schemas. I have learned to develop an easy chart, highlighting projects, my personal participation, and how I can ask for help through partnership(s). This is (tentatively) called the 3P chart. This is due in part to my shifting schedule. As I transition from class to work, social groups and…
Omit to Commit: Still Making a Community
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on…
Experiment: Empower and Reclaim
Last month’s experiment was empower, focused on my intra and interpersonal relationships. It led to so many questions. What am I empowered to change in my own life? How can I show up as my full self, at my various professional roles, within my new relationship, while being a student, at church, and while volunteering…