Tag: work

I am trying to find joy in the little things and in the simple things in life

Keywords: first post , introduction , welcome

There’s no time like the present, right? I have been enjoying blogs for the last few years and have always wondered if it was something I should try. So, in the vein of “You will regret the things you never did more than the things you did” or however that quote goes, here I go! Over the last few years I have tried to hone my skills in order to live a simpler lifestyle and by working smarter, not harder.
https://joiedevivresimply.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/welcome-to-my-spot-in-the-blogosphere

NOTE: the blog quoted above was apparently abandoned just a few days later. After a somewhat prolonged hiatus, the same author started a new blog which is apparently its sequel. See: https://coffeeandcocktailsatthecasa.com

2026-05-12
Writing this book might be the most challenging thing I do in my life, and also might be one of my greatest accomplishments

Keywords: Life , Writing

I’ve had a blog for awhile now and love having a space to share my writing when I’m working through something sticky that’s happening in my life. It’s where I write and share when I get stuck.
https://brynbamber.com/2016/03/11/why-write

2026-04-10
I realised [I] wanted pole to be more than a hobby too, and somehow continued doing both pole dance and academia as both practices became crucial to my wellbeing, my professional life and my identity

Keywords: Asses and Activism

My journey into academia was accidental. I’ve always been an introverted nerd who loved studying and struggled in every other work setting, but somehow decided journalism and then PR were for me, got burnt out and depressed (also following an abusive relationship) and thought studying was a way to buy time as I figured myself out. At some point during that studying, I realised research could be my actual job, which doesn’t feel real to this day. In parallel to that, right when I started studying again and went back into academia for my MA in criminology, I took up pole dancing. I was still figuring myself out professionally, so I didn’t really worry about the publicness of pole and of my moderate but nonetheless existing social media profile, also because it did not cross my naive mind that people would discriminate against me just for showing my body (I knew jack shit about sex work stigma then).
https://bloggeronpole.com/2024/09/doing-both-the-challenges-of-being-a-pole-dancing-academic

2026-03-16
I want a place to document my journey, and if someone finds this blog and thinks it’s helpful or entertaining, then I will consider it a bonus

Keywords: Retirement

But mostly, this is a place for me to track my progress to a life lived unconstrained by corporate guardrails, schedules, emails and Slack messages. I write this for me, but I welcome others who may be curious about life as a retiree, and those who have already walked the path. Writing is my therapy, and I invite you to draw back the curtain on retirement with me.
https://goodbyecubicleife.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/navigating-career-transition-my-retirement-journey-begins

2026-01-13
I decided for the first however many months (timeframe subject to life and vibes) I would only create stuff I wanted to for fun

Keywords: Chatter , Life , Monthly Goals , author, goals, maternity leave, new baby, novel, writer, Writing, writing community

Some would argue writing and art should never be an obligation, but those people probably haven’t attempted to write a novel. If they have, I doubt they’ve finished a first draft. At least not in under a decade. You can overall want to do something and still need to schedule the day to day work of it and give yourself a little carrot/stick to get started. Also pattern design is kind of my day job, and day jobs care nothing for organically occurring motivation. You just gotta do them.
https://lgrovejones.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/writing-in-the-newborn-bubble

2025-12-29
I grew increasingly passionate about 3D modelling, soon realising that I wanted to develop it into a career

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I have decided to specialize as a UI Artist, so have been working to improve my software and art skills. I plan to use this blog to continue documenting my various side quests as I navigate the tricky terrain of the games industry. I will be reflecting on events I have attended, courses and online learning materials I’ve made use of, and new art I have created. In doing so, I hope to better myself as an artist and help others who may be looking to work in the games industry.
https://completingsidequests.wordpress.com/about

2025-11-17
I have gained so much from other people’s blogs that I thought it might be fun to have a go

Keywords: sewing , create , knitter , knitting , sewist

I have long thought about starting a blog, but didn’t know if I could sustain it when I work full-time. However, I have always done travel journals and enjoyed the process, and thought a blog about some of my other activities might be a useful addition. I also want to document my creative journeys, particularly as I grow my expertise
https://fadanista.com/2013/04/24/fadanista-begins

2025-10-30
I want to do all the things that could bring out the productive person in me

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I really want to talk more, but let’s chop the topic for next day!
https://nadiewrites.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/first-official-work-im-at-your-service

2025-10-15
I want to work with people and teach them what I am passionate about

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Passing on my knowledge and experiences of a long active lifestyle, and eventually becoming a competitive triathlete once my children were old enough. I do best when challenged and work most focused under pressure. That doesn’t mean I don’t feel anxieties. I feel them a lot.
https://mindovermatterathletics.com/2023/05/20/another-first-place

2025-09-16
Why in the world would I want to go to Antarctica?

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I’m here to tell you, there are a lot of reasons. One of the simplest reasons is that I adore adventure. I’ve always enjoyed traveling. “Not all those who wander are lost.” I realized a few years ago that I’ve lived on 3 different continents and that I had traveled to 4 at the time. Now, it’s 5. When I had that realization, I gave myself a goal to visit every continent before I’m 30, because reaching every country even within a lifetime (like I would like to do) seems a little unattainable when you don’t have a remote job or a job related to traveling. I started looking into traveling to Antarctica and learned two things: 1) it’s super expensive (it’s a minimum of $10,000 to get out there) and 2) it’s really bad for the environment. The amount of resources wasted for 3 days on the southernmost continent is just not justifiable for personal pleasure. Then I learned about the opportunity to work out there. I have been applying over the past couple of years and finally got the offer. Right now feels like the perfect time to go, since my current stage of life makes it a little easier to pursue an extended trip away from “normal” life. I know things like having a house, being an aunt/mom, owning pets, etc would make a job like this hard to leave for, so I’m really glad I was able to get this role when I did.
https://fivefootonevoyager.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/why-antarctica

2025-09-01