Highlight(s): The morning walk was pleasant and thankfully warmer than Monday's was. It's still a rewarding stretch of time to have the opportunity to connect with Lauren and get some solo time on the return. I'd like to find something like that to do with Tommy too. I wrestled with Siri on the return visit and, well, she won. It's at those times my dependency on technology feels problematic. If I didn't dictate a reminder, would I not remember? And does my habit of dictating reminders increase the likelihood that I'll just spin-off on things I'd otherwise not consider important enough to remember? And did I not go through this during my Guillaume Barre experience? I forget. Today was our quarterly board meeting which I felt went well, yet the final part where discussions went off and towards the potential of a liquidity event felt a bit like a retention play. Tommy stayed home again and was clearly not feeling well. But he did manage to play in his hockey game at SAP Pavillion, which was just awesome to watch. He played well and is improving. Lauren got accepted at her 2nd college option, Sacramento State. She's waiting to hear from San Diego next. I really like the idea of Sacramento, as she'd be closer to home, of course. When we got home Lucky had ripped into and shredded the box that two massive pastries were in, sent by Steve and Diana to Jen. One clearly survived by hiding silently beneath the one that got devoured. Pasteries have instinctual survival skills, it seems, as a sudden break for the door would have cost them their life. Lucky's a stupid dog, but a fast stupid dog. Jen and I hit GOBM and got all the grub needed for a few upcoming plans over the weekend AND Christmas too. When Tommy got home I took it upon myself to extract his stinky gear from his hockey bag and wash it. I've resigned myself to the fact that the only way I can ensure things are managed the way I want, as far as order goes, requires I do it. Maybe it'll set an example he'll follow, maybe not, but nothing else works and I need things kept in order.
Accomplishment(s): I got wind of some possible disrespect between a colleague and a new direct report. I felt concerned immediately and reached out to her to get more insight into the exchange. I believe she sincerely felt my respect and desire to address the matter head-on and appreciated it. I'm glad she did. And it was and is sincere. I documented things and we agreed to set it aside this one time, but I'm watching closely.
Gratitude: I'm grateful for my friendship with Nevin. He stopped to visit at the game and we got to discuss his father's aging, the challenges and rewards, and of course, music. I miss working with him and the routine banter. I'm glad we're staying in touch.
Goal(s): Maintain focus on moving the multiple balls foward at work but being 'at work' when working and not mentally elsewhere.
Anticipation: Signing off on the refinance loan tomorrow, which feels surreal and even premature in some manner, but necessary and the right move to make given the circumstances.
Habits: Mediation Presence Gratitude Action Friendship Family Exercise Weight↔︎