A rather enjoyable evening with The Last Jedi (in preparation for tomorrow’s viewing of the new movie), SNL with Eddie Murphy (haven’t laughed so hard in a long time), and (several) old fashioneds.
Someday, I’ll become much better at selling myself. It’s so difficult to convince people that I can do the job when I’m easy going and soft-spoken. Not everyone needs to be someone who acts like the world is on fire.
Staying in a tent at a campground in Delta this weekend. I must say, there’s nothing quite like waking up at 6am listening to the sounds of people packing up their tents or someone else hacking up a lung.
Penalty for saying, “I’m bored,” when I was a kid: 25 cents.
Penalty for my daughter complaining on this trip: $10 off her budget at IKEA for her bedroom.
Inflation.
It’s been a discouraging morning today in the office, but I can be thankful that the sun is shining, I’m healthy, and I had a fairly relaxing long weekend to recharge with Kylie. Trying to stay positive during rocky times at work.
Stillness is Key by @ryanholiday is coming out this October. One of my favourite writers that introduced stoicism into my life through his other books and email list with @dailystoic.
Instant pre-order. #stoicism
Mona Lisa
I sometimes look up at the Mona Lisa print hanging on my wall and wonder, “Did da Vinci have bad days?”
Did he have stressful days where he wanted to give it all up?
Did he question why he did what he did?
Did he find people utterly exhausting some days?
Then I pause.
Of course he did, because he is human, and it’s likely what fueled his art.
And go back to sipping my tea.
A quiet evening. Miles Davis playing in the background and reading @Victoria_KL_’s book:
[MAKE IT HAPPEN: Motivation and Mindset to help you go from Burnout to Balance]https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TXKKTY9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LfuoDbTEWHW7N)
Downtown Sunday
Chief Charlie swkn’cut - a chief of the local First Nation in the late 1890’s and 1900’s. His name means “one who sees oneself."
I think he would’ve been pleased to see how lively and cross-cultural downtown Kelowna was today. Nothing eventful happening. People walking up and down the boardwalk, ice cream and cold drinks in hand. Tourists had their bare feet in the sand and lake to cool off. Both beaches downtown were just packed with families enjoying the water and others lounging in the sun.
Another summer day in the Okanagan: as perfect as can be.
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Read more about the statue at Tourism Kelowna
New series that I think everyone should watch: @euphoriaHBO.
Twisted and keeps you on your toes. An engaging drama. (Definitely not safe for work.)
Do not delay
When a task is weighing on me mentally, I need to remind myself to take a moment then get it done. The longer I delay, the worst it will feel for me. The satisfaction in finishing the task will be the same regardless, if not less, because of feeling stupid about letting the task linger for so long.
I don’t like how much control a simple task can have on my mind. I most often put off the task not because the task itself is difficult (i.e. writing an email), but the message I am sending is not positive. Delivering bad news is never easy and shouldn’t be delayed.
Do the task; do not delay.
I really hate wasting a day when trying to fight off a bad headache. Sitting or laying down with my eyes closed is not very relaxing nor productive. Finally feeling better late in the afternoon. Tomorrow is a new day to do better.
One of the best parts about working in downtown #Kelowna is being able to visit different coffee places depending on my mood. So many great spots to choose from.
It was a hard day at work today getting this property summer ready. Perfect day until I left in the afternoon.