Participated in my 1st design thinking workshop since my days at Art Center this week during a Startup Week Fort Wayne session. The topic was Vision 2030 and how we can attract people to Northeast Indiana.
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Picked up some rooftop storage for the big Subaru this week to support the growing family.
Not Making Excuses vs Accepting Limitations
This week I’ve had to say “no” to a lot of opportunities I would’ve liked to say “yes” to.
I’ve found myself feeling a sense of guilt both because I feel like I’m letting people down and I’m not able to do as much in a week as others around me seem to do.
Our work culture tells us not be a person who makes excuses but accepting the limitations of life’s seasons is healthy. This is what my seasons of life life is right now:
- My wife is at work or on call 84 hours per week.
- I have a two-year old and a baby on the way.
- My nearest family member lives two states away.
Instead of feeling guilty, I’m trying to focus on this:
- I am a quality developer and demand for my services is higher than their supply. This is a good thing and a testament to the quality of work I do.
- I get to spend a lot of quality time with my son every week and experience his joy as he discovers more and more about his world.
- I am supporting someone I love as they launch a new phase of their career.
Busy day yesterday but I managed to sneak over to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art to see three exhibits that are set to close this weekend.
Dense Discovery is by far my favorite newsletter. I always discover something great in every issue.
My parents are in town this weekend so we’ve got a weekend of Fort Wayne planned — the zoo, the farmer’s market and a Tincaps game with fireworks!
Made my 2,000th check in on Foursquare / Swarm this weekend. I don’t use the social aspect much, I just love having a log of all the amazing places I’ve been over the last 8 years.
Our favorite shot from Oval Beach last weekend ?
Happy dogs on Lake Michigan ? ?
We’re halfway through the new season of Stranger Things and loving it! I have no idea how they’re going to resolve all of this in the next 4 episodes. ?
Like so many in Indiana, I was sad to hear about the passing of Senator Lugar last week. Working on the Kennedy-Lugar Yes Program’s website and meeting its facilitators was one of the highlights of my career. May you rest in peace Senator. You have left behind a wonderful legacy for your country.
Winston-Salem, NC ?
Road tripping with the dog to North Carolina. Stopped in Ohio for a short but intense hike in Scioto Trail State Forest. ? ?
Hello California! It’s good to be back. ?
Having a kid has definitely increased my post-4pm coffee consumption at the office. No more coming home from work and just crashing!
It sadly looks like it’s going to be a short playoff run for the Pens this year. Isles have completely outplayed us in every part of the game this series. ?
Traveling to southern Oregon / northern California this week for a family wedding. Planning on driving up to Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument on our free day Thursday. Anyone been and have any travel tips? ?
Making an extra cup of coffee this morning after staying up late last night shooing a bat out of our bedroom!
My poor boy is sick with a 40ºC fever today. It breaks my heart seeing him not himself.
Pure joy.
