Author Archives: mathdreads
Locked Out
I bought my car brand new in 2009. I aggressively paid it off because I hated the idea of having yet another bill. I fondly remember shredding all the car payment booklets that the bank periodically sent, encouraging me to make regular payments. As a matter of fact, I’ll never forget the time I proudly … Continue reading
The Tequila Strategy
Mom’s favorite restaurant gives me diarrhea. No matter what I eat from that bountiful Sunday buffet, it’ll disagree with my digestive track. Whatever the secret ingredient is, she’s immune to it, but it makes me sick. Or perhaps Jesus spares Mom because she goes to church. Whatever the case, while at the restaurant, I liberally … Continue reading
Yoga Fight Club
I usually arrive early to my hot yoga class to both acclimate to the room and work on some personal movement goals prior to class. I choose the best spot to set up given what’s available when I enter the room. Mat placement is an on-going challenge. Wherever that place is, becomes “my spot.” For … Continue reading
Guacamole and Popcorn
Mom, my sister, her son and I visited Dad in the hospital after having our Sunday “dinner,” which was actually lunch. Either way, I knew our visit would be long since Mom liked staying until Dad had his dinner around 5:30. So, I packed my iPad to work on my digital illustrations while visiting with … Continue reading
Buying Happiness: Animation Time
Whenever I receive a gift card or bonus, the first thing I brainstorm is how to use that money to improve/enhance/enjoy my life. I’m one of those rare people who believes that money CAN buy happiness–as long as you have the right set of priorities. For years, I referred to myself as a one-woman production … Continue reading
Check Out the Tech
During my 2025 End-of-the-Year (EOY) review with both my former and current supervisors, the former gushed praises about me, stating how much she missed me and wanted me back. Since I’d only been with my new team for the last two weeks of December, the former supervisor had written the review. One of the few … Continue reading
What Light?
We thought we’d be funny by placing a novelty drink light into Dad’s water glass. Mom and I kept prompting him to comment about it. My nephew giggled in anticipation. Watch how Dad handled the situation. When I showed Dad the video, I told him that we kept referring to his water glass because we … Continue reading
99 Cents to Go
I always dread filing taxes even though I’m single with no dependents, no property and everything is pretty much straight forward with the help of an online service. Nonetheless, I like doing the deed on a Sunday morning after breakfast, before my morning hot yoga class. Sounds extremely specific, to the point of ritual, but … Continue reading
2nd Annual Galentine’s Indoor Skydiving
For the second year in a row, I hosted a Galentine’s Day indoor skydiving excursion. I sported a “Boss” T-shirt for the occasion to dispel any doubt who was in charge. Kidding. Not really. I joked with the one friend who hadn’t ever flown before that she had to go first. To my surprise, she … Continue reading
Snowcream & Brownies
After being out of school, both as a student and a teacher, I don’t wish for snow. I already work from home; so I don’t get snow days. What I get is snowed in, which means that after a long day at work, I don’t get the mental and physical salvation of exercising with other … Continue reading