I’m at peace with the world. Some of that is about feeling happiness for the little things in my life and some of it is knowing that I have the incredible opportunity to work with students that is happening very soon. Normally this transition to teaching is associated with a feeling for creeping dread. This is because normally I don’t have my act together mentally as I am heading into the semester. For the first time in about a decade this isn’t the case. I’m mentally set to teach and the majority of work I need to attend to has been handled.
There are a few things that remain on the to do list. I gotta finish up the lesson planning, close down a few house projects, and prep diligently for a pair of fantasy drafts. None of that is getting to me anymore. In fact, the greatest bit of stress in my life is figuring out whether or not my tires are too low. I don’t want to jinx it. I feel like it is important to recognize where I am in life vs. where I have been and the all too real issues that others face. I mentioned the AZ homeless last night and spent some time reading about the Ikea stabbing today. Fact is folks lose their minds everyday as a result of not finding a lick of balance. I refuse to be ‘that guy’ any longer. I want to ride off into the sunset knowing that I created a life of peace, balance, and all manner of kick-assery.
Some Thoughts:
- NPR led me to this delightful bit of podcasting called the Mystery Show. These mysteries are not the ones shaping the world. They are light, fun, and solved by the end of the episode.
- Every year I update my work office in one manner or another. This year I think I will attend to some more art reflective of me. Not sure what or how yet, but there is this Iron Man image calling my name. The beauty of that is how reflective the action can be of showing where you are in life right now vs. where you have been…
- Football. I missed seeing AP run and Bridgewater didn’t score, but there is something about those Vikings that promises some fantasy value. I’ll be keeping a closer eye on them as the draft approaches.