The standing desk experiment has turned into hum-drum routine, which I think is kind of the goal. Pro-wellness lifestyle behavior modification: complete. Here’s the setup: The best part physically is that I don’t have he lower back problems that used to plague me. Psychologically, it’s nice to be able to walk around while I’m on [...]
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Standing Room Only
Posted in Personal Philosophy, Work on 6 July, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Four-Hour Work Week For the City by John Grisham
Posted in America, Art, Austin, Beer, Food, Friends, God, Life, Marriage, Movies, Nerd Herd, Personal Philosophy, Smart Money, Sports, Travel, Work on 23 June, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve just finished reading For the City, a book co-authored by one of my church’s pastors, Matt Carter. In it, Carter mentions that he wants to live in such a way that that at the end of his life, he has no doubt that what he accomplished could only be done through God’s power. “Are [...]
Three Glorious Walls
Posted in America, Work on 8 June, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’ve just started a new job, which means I’m engaged in a new and unexpectedly exciting activity – decorating my cubicle. I can’t decide which route to go – minimalist, utilitarian, greenhouse, nerdcore, sports fan. The possibilities are endless. What level says, “I’m not decorating because I don’t really care.”? What says, “If you walk [...]
Use a paper towel to open the door
Posted in Work on 22 April, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Every time I move up to a new station in life, I think, “Ok, this is it. This is the level where my peer group can successfully manage a public restroom without turning it into a post-apocalyptic wasteland.” And every time I’m wrong.
Monday Monday
Posted in Work on 13 September, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When I’m not busy dominating the legal system or swinging signs, I dabble in manual labor. Today, for instance, I dug a ditch. Here are some things I learned while digging a ditch: It is always a bad idea to attack a water line with a pickaxe. When your work involves hoes and laying [...]
The Boom King
Posted in Work on 26 August, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not sure if you are a news watcher or not, but people are saying that the economy is not booming. For that reason, finding permanent employment has been difficult. To supplement our income for the last few months, I’ve been doing odd jobs. These jobs include selling my stuff, freelance writing, and construction work. [...]
