Tag: life

I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here.

Today’s tip is to find a way to get an extra 15 minutes of physical activity, but a fun way.

I miss volleyball. This is the time of year I’d be winding down the season. This would actually be my last full week of practice before a tournament this weekend and final evals next week. I coach, so I don’t do a lot, but I usually get in a short 15-20 minutes of play with the kids, as well as demonstrating things for them to learn.

My last practice was Mar 11. The last time I played was Mar 9, when I warmed up one girl before the last match, playing pepper with her.

My daughter is also stuck here, and she’s missing her spring season at college. I plan to try and get out in the riding arena and practice a bit with her tonight.

It will be a good release, though I still miss the team.

I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here.

Today’s tip is to learn something new or do something creative.

I like being creative, and it’s a good outlet for me when I do something with my hands. My coping started this weekend, as I mocked up a few wood projects and started working on them.

I was hoping to work on a new charger stand, but never got to it. Instead, I tackled a few more horse feeders, which have broken. Rather than rebuild them, I came up with some creative ways to repair pieces, add reinforcement, and get them working. I managed to get one repaired and two close to the house.

I’ll continue on to try and distract myself a bit when the weather clears, as it’s been snowing for two days.

I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here.

Coping today is to make time for self-care. Do something kind for yourself.

Hmmm, what can I do here. I already do a lot for myself, but I’m going to do some baking on Friday afternoon. I find cooking and baking relaxing, especially after work and working out, and with an adult drink. Since there’s no going out, I’ll spend some time in the evening making something.

My daughter is gluten sensitive, so a lot of the traditional way I’ve cooked things for most of my life doesn’t apply. This is especially true for baking. I did get a cookbook from Nicole Hunn for small bites that I’ve made a few things from.

This week, I think I’ll tackle a cheesecake made gluten free. That would be a nice treat.

I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here.

Today the tip was to make some progress on a project that matters to you.

Fortunately, I had a timely delivery today. This has been my desk and chair.

I heard a truck this morning and then got this:

I’d been meaning to upgrade my situation for some time, ever since I visited Glenn Berry and sat in his chair.

I opened the box to a nice greeting.

Took a break to assemble things.

And voila

Way more comfortable and I can physically see a difference. Next up, I need to spend some time putting up a better charging station to organize my desk. This is the current one:

I’d like something more like this, with more room to organize part of my desk