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End-of-year-ish questions from the NYT
When did you feel the most joyful and carefree?
Probably when I was in Cedar Point with the bug, nothing much on my mind besides which roller coasters were open. There were some good day trips this summer, too. And Christmas. And laughing over nothing with my squirrel. Basically having semi-structured but open-ended fun with in groups of 2 or 3 people.
What gave you energy -- and what drained it?
Backbend lessons, and also handstand lessons with Tiny Person.
As for draining, can anything really beat promo discussions at Zillian? And the miserable dragged-out countdown to quitting? I think not. Oh wait, except for watching that orange fuckface take office again and immediately set to work doing terrible things.
What seemed impossible -- but you did it anyway?
Successfully argued for two L6 promotions on my way out the door of Zillian, even though I should have been a lame duck.
What habit, if you did it more consistently, would have a positive effect on your life?
There are probably a few of these. The big thing I'm aware of falling down on is... email. Haha. Personal email used to be the easy one, compared to work email, but now that I don't have scheduled time to just be on computers I haven't been regularly sweeping through my stars there, either. If I don't get better at it soon, I'm going to have to start putting it on my calendar as a task.
What did you try to control that was actually outside your control?
The purchasing schedule for the condo I bought. I suppose that when renters show up (and actually sign their lease) is outside my control, as well.
Is there anyone you need to forgive in 2026?
Nah, fam. My grudge list is sleek, aerodynamic and fine-tuned.
Probably when I was in Cedar Point with the bug, nothing much on my mind besides which roller coasters were open. There were some good day trips this summer, too. And Christmas. And laughing over nothing with my squirrel. Basically having semi-structured but open-ended fun with in groups of 2 or 3 people.
What gave you energy -- and what drained it?
Backbend lessons, and also handstand lessons with Tiny Person.
As for draining, can anything really beat promo discussions at Zillian? And the miserable dragged-out countdown to quitting? I think not. Oh wait, except for watching that orange fuckface take office again and immediately set to work doing terrible things.
What seemed impossible -- but you did it anyway?
Successfully argued for two L6 promotions on my way out the door of Zillian, even though I should have been a lame duck.
What habit, if you did it more consistently, would have a positive effect on your life?
There are probably a few of these. The big thing I'm aware of falling down on is... email. Haha. Personal email used to be the easy one, compared to work email, but now that I don't have scheduled time to just be on computers I haven't been regularly sweeping through my stars there, either. If I don't get better at it soon, I'm going to have to start putting it on my calendar as a task.
What did you try to control that was actually outside your control?
The purchasing schedule for the condo I bought. I suppose that when renters show up (and actually sign their lease) is outside my control, as well.
Is there anyone you need to forgive in 2026?
Nah, fam. My grudge list is sleek, aerodynamic and fine-tuned.
Thank you!