Lifestyle
My day-to-day journal. General thoughts about life outside the hospital.
Just Do It, Already
The famous Nike slogan, “Just Do It” resonates with me. It likely resonates with many other people, which explains how the slogan has become known worldwide. Apparently coined in 1988, this simple phrase is still inspirational. I find myself thinking of so many different projects, hobbies, and things to do, yet I simultaneously find myself …
Weekend Warrior
As a new dad, I’ve come to realize that setting a realistic goal for weekend chores/jobs is critical. I’m a firm believer in the purpose of weekends is to recover and repair from all of the energy expended during the week. However, as a dad and homeowner, I recognize that there are endless tasks that …
Rest & Relaxation
Welcome to the weekend! If there’s one thing I have learned about owning a home with a yard is that it takes a lot of effort to maintain the lawn and shrubs. I definitely underestimated our 0.3 acre lot! For all the new dads out there, don’t be cheap (like me) and spring for a …
Heating Season
Happy Friday! Here in CT, we’ve turned on our home’s heating. Walking our dog with the crisp morning air is refreshing, but also signals beautiful leaves, and snowy times ahead! Within the next couple of weeks, I’ll be testing our snowblower to make sure we have a way to clear the driveway on those snowy …