This morning, I talked myself out of installing #linux as I thought of all the scenarios which I would need Windows. It irked me quite a bit, Dual Booting is certainly an option; as I have invested a large chunk of my digital life on Windows, I would spend a lot of time on the Windows partition because so many programs are easier to run on that OS.
Investing in an iMac or Mac Mini would be a safer option. As I wouldn't be using Windows, I could keep access to my iPhone troubleshooting tools.
I'm shocked that an iMac costs less than my Windows PC after tax. I could even come up with the capital to fund that purchase (a small chunk of change from my 401K). Not using Windows is my goal, but I will go about it in a different way, it seems. I do worry about the security of Mac OS, but realistically, I am a pretty safe internet user.
I did not have the reserves to visit my favorite local taproom #today. I used the time well, to craft more guidance for my coworkers as we are seeking traction on our first project together.
I say spent well because I resisted pressuring myself. I realized belatedly my plan for the day would take longer than I had. I used some positive re-appraisal to figure out what I could accomplish that would still help with in a team meeting tomorrow.
Good Wednesday morning! Waking up to a gorgeous morning. It occurs to me that Memorial Day weekend is coming up + I'll need to pick up some groceries before the tourists descend. Tomorrow is supposed to be cloudy, so I'll put it off until then. That opens up more porch time.
No weeding today. After finding a tick on me last night I'm taking a break! 😬
It's going to be a busy day at the birdbath, with the 80F temperatures, so I'm headed out to clean + fill it up.
Another day, another early-morning walk. The summer walkers have come out now, so instead of just waving at my neighbor Ron, who like me walked all winter, I feel like I'm saying "Good morning" every few steps. Most of them won't last for more than a week or so.
Today I'll go to the grocery store and pharmacy and then write and do some chores. Once upon a time I lived an exciting life, but no more. I kind of like it this way.
#today at uni: a workshop on PhD-by-publicaton, supervision, departmental coffee time, a seminar, departmental PGR in-person socials, ... oh and some research work, maybe?
I did download both the latest Linux Mint Cinnamon and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS; While at work, I will decide which distro to install. Even though I weighted Ubuntu lower in my list, I’m drawn to it! Tonight, I will be making bootable drives using balenaEtcher.
Hello fellow Fediverse travelers, I hope your day is going well. While on break I took a cicada pic, they are increasing daily. 🪲 🐛 When they're all out it will be an impressive sight.
The sun is out strong #today. I've already had a run by the creek. I even managed to improve my average pace by 15s/km. I am also proud that this is the first run in recent memory where I didn't drop to a walk even once.
I have a long day of conversations ahead, meetings and 1:1's for the $dayjob. My introvert battery is relatively charged. I will do my best to make it through without getting too ground down.
Workmen arrive to begin the process of bringing the exterior of the house up to snuff this morning.
I'm expecting the day to be noisy and filled with unexpected interruptions.
Chaos to restore order.
After too many years, the place is finally on the path of restoration. It's going to take some time and effort but it will be nice to get things in order in at least this one facet of my life.
I hope you find a bit of order in your chaos #today
It’s odd that people repeatedly make the same decision which leads to a similar conclusion: a problematic person has been rehired after being fired about a year and a half ago. They are starting the same old bullshit, about to get fired again. It’s time for this person to be blacklisted.
✔ Finalize and email out tomorrow's schedule for the barn
✔ Full self-care shower (inc hair, shaving, and foot scrub)
✔ Send end-of-term potluck sign-up email for the barn
Still to do:
🍴 Finish clearing to the dining table and get that set up
📦 Unpack and put away kitchen stuff
✈ Carefully plan a trip next month
🧶 Finish the hair for my Ukrainian amigurumi doll
📚 Start reading books at bedtime again, not scrolling insta reels
Flowers in the early morning sun. My iPhone says they are fortnight lilies or wood iris; fortnight lily seems like the better match. #bloomscrolling#today#garden
I was hoping #today might start with some sun but woke to more gray. If the forecast is accurate, we should get some sun midday and all day tomorrow.
I missed my window for a run this morning. I hurt my foot last night, banged it into Ziggy's crate in the dark, so not sure I wanted to run on it anyway. I will still exercise, my non-running regimen. I do better when I get more exercise in each week rather than let it slide too many days.