Author: spleen
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A Warm and Scaly Embrace
In the stillness of a moonlit night, as the world slumbered in its routine, I found myself at the shore, the waves whispering secrets to the sand. The air was thick with anticipation, a sense of impending revelation. It was in this sacred moment that I met Cthulhu, the ancient one, who rose from the…
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One eighty
I had a job interview today. The feedback from the recruiter confusing. Apparently they loved me but they also loved the other guy and also they have decided to wait a couple weeks before they make a decision. Maybe it’s a coded message telling me they picked the other guy? But why wouldn’t the recruiter…
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Ennui, Malaise, Balance, Purpose
Ennui and malaise can manifest in various ways, and their experiences can differ from person to person. Here’s a detailed look at what these feelings might involve: Ennui Ennui is often described as a profound sense of boredom and listlessness. Here are some common characteristics: Malaise Malaise is a general sense of discomfort, unease, or…
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Toasted Coconut
I made some dinner rolls but I got tired of kneading so I just baked them in whatever shapes they were in. I also grated and toasted a coconut. I’m planning to make some misal pav later. These are the moth beans I sprouted for the curry.
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The stream of warm impermanence
The stages of change, also known as the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), describe the process people go through to change their behavior. This model, developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in the late 1970s, includes the following stages: Understanding these stages can help in developing strategies and interventions that are appropriate for the individual’s current…
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Stress Journal
I read the second chapter of The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook and it said to keep a stress journal. Every time I get stressed or anxious I should record what happened and then I can look for patterns. I like this idea and it makes sense. I guess I have done this in the…