I’m working on a new habit – a weekly review. Not only will I review my week but I’ll post it here … in theory, at least.
The goal is to use Emacs org-mode for the day-to-day capture. The week end review will auto-generate. I’ll edit and publish … again, in theory.
Daily log
Monday
It rained in the evening.
Tuesday
It rained in the evening.
Wednesday
It rained in the evening.
Thursday
I’ve attended more of these types of vendor events than I care to recall. Bearing in mind Ginny Rometty (IBM’s CEO) signs my checks, I’m impressed by the minimal hard sell and generally solid information provided. My takeaway: my Spanish needs improvement toward adequacy quickly.
It might have rained in the evening.
Friday
It rained in the evening. I used the ill weather to finish watching True Detective Season 1.
Saturday
It rained in the evening.
Sunday
I’m re-reading Edmund Morris’ three volume biography of Theodore Roosevelt. I’ve found myself unfocused, lacking energy, and listless. A bit of “the Strenuous Life” is what I need. That, and another visit to Copenhagen.
I found the problem between my Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and my GeChic 1303H external monitor – the Display Port to HDMI adapter. It functions best with a wicked curve, much like a hockey foreward’s blade.
I emailed the folks and texted with the kids.
Ed Rojas can’t make the podcast tonight. Tim and I will record without him.
It rained in the evening.
UPDATE: as I started editing this my stomach started up. Thus, this post goes up Tuesday.
Books read
Amazon.com: Old Man’s War eBook: John Scalzi: Kindle Store
It’s trite to say, yet putting this book down required a certain amount of will.
Amazon.com: The Martian: A Novel eBook: Andy Weir: Kindle Store
Engaging, funny, emotional (I teared up several times), and an ultimate survivalist tale, I recommend this book without hesitation.
Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut – Amazon.com
Development
Knowledge (as opposed to raw intelligence)
- greater understanding of internal IBM processes
- IBM Security Summit Mexico 2015 provided insights as mentioned above
- Deeper read of the Ponemon 2015 study
Abilities
- My Spanish improves, though not as quickly as I’d like.
- org-mode journal and todo tracking
People skills
- I don’t know if this is real development: I repeated the same response to “How are you?” to two different people. I made sure to make eye contact with the second person to show it wasn’t mere reflex.
Fitness
- I swam.
- I have a plan.
- My diet consists of mostly vegetables, then protean (dairy, eggs, meat), and fruit.
Appearance
- Rocking it, as expected.
- I found hair conditioner makes an excellent shaving cream.
Relationships
- Stayed in contact with my kids & Stine through the week
- A friend interviewed exceptionally with IBM
- Updated my folks via email
Upcoming improvements
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Keep up with Social Media more; not too much[ ]
More org-mode improvements