a few reps

I have the desire to write. Always have, now more than ever, but my writing muscle is so unused that I’m not even sure how to start. So I guess I’ll just write what comes to mind. 

I need to file our 2025 taxes, but wanted to get a few words down first. Thought I’d update my Now page but can’t even think about what to put there. Such a weird thing, the challenge. 

Snow is forecasted for tomorrow. Praying we don’t get it. I legit injured my right bicep/shoulder after shoveling us out of the last storm. Not sure if I’d be much use this time around. Has highlighted just how very weak I have become physically. Once I’m through this self-therapy and recovery I’m going to need to figure out a plan for strengthening. At this point I can’t even pass football with Mozzie, and that just can’t be.

Work is going very well lately. Feeling like I’m in a good rhythm with things. I’m able to focus on it when it needs focus, and then mostly ignore it when I need to. This coming week is going to be pretty hectic, and it would be wise to do some work this weekend, but I think even wiser to not do work this weekend...saving it for early Monday morning. 

Finally got the exterior Christmas lights down. And we spent 2 hours in the basement, sorting through our past and throwing a lot away. Still plenty to get through but that can wait for another weekend.

Also got out for a short walk today, noticed that they did indeed demolish the old farmhouse on the property next to our neighborhood. Apparently that’s where the next cookie-cutters are going to go. Which means our dream to move within the next 5 years needs to happen. Sorry to see that land get developed. Have a lot of memories walking up there with Mozzie. 

But, things change. This is life. 

Found out that one of Lindsay’s uncles committed suicide today. He’s been battling leukemia for what feels like forever. Hearing this type of news is always strange to process, lots of mixed emotions about it. 

Like most, I spend a lot of time at my desk. My job is hard to describe simply, but it demands a lot of time at the keyboard. 

I’ve been using a Kinesis Freestyle 2 keyboard for a while, maybe since 2022 or so, and also their DXT Mouse 2. Both wired. I have the keyboard tented as much as possible, and separated so that my hands and arms are at the best possible position. I also continue to use my Flexispot adjustable desk to further dial in the best possible posture while working. 

I previously had two monitors on arms and my laptop off to the side on a laptop stand, but recently moved back to one monitor as my primary and laptop off to the side (actually have two laptops in use for my work, using a KVM switch to share peripherals). I’m extremely happy with the new monitor, a BenQ RD320UA. I continue to make quality of life adjustments to this portion of my life but am super happy with where things are at currently.

The next adjustment I’m thinking of making is a monitor lamp to sit ontop of the monitor to further reduce (hopefully) eye strain. 

Maybe some of this hardware is what I can add to my now page, for kicks. But I would like to add some more worthwhile.

Well, this has been fun. Been good to write and to publish. Sorry for the choppy and the random, but I think this was better than nothing. 

Until next time :-)

~ Aaron