Sometimes I just need to babble. Voice gibberish that serves no one or thing other that hearing it out loud. And that's what this is.
I've been so wrapped up in other writings and such that I've been neglecting my Web3 posting. It's not as bad as my almost non-posting on that becoming-less-popular major Web2 place where people have a lot of essays, stories and such, hoping to get enough readers to make money. You know, the one that starts with M. I haven't written there in ages, mostly because they turned it into a pyramid scheme.
I have been focused on four primary and somewhat distinct efforts. The first is managing the renovation of my house. Signing contracts, managing materials, scheduling actions. Pointing out to the plumber that "no, those line do not go there; now please redo it correctly", while not acquiescing to his plea for more money. The work is pretty extensive, to the point that we had to move out and are living in a condominium that had a weird floor plan but a great price. All part of life's trade-offs, right? The owner was lovingly generous, and we're extremely grateful. It's home for the next 4-5 months, and I've loved exploring the new neighborhood. Being a thirty minute drive from regular appointments and services makes those easy to sustain, too.
I've gone both feet in on another writing interest of mine. Actually spending some real money there, too! For numerous reasons, I feel like 2026 is a make-or-break year for that, but it requires me to learn a lot more about social media accounts and marketing and all.
There are dual benefits to that. Another project that I've back-burnered SO MANY TIMES over the last fifteen years has got to either finish or die. It will absolutely need all of those skills and knowledge to succeed, so coat-tailing it makes perfect sense.
And then there's my fourth: a new blog. Something I've started and forgotten about for over a decade, and has a timeline that won't wait. I started it in HIVE a couple of years ago, but got a couple of responses that made me wonder if I really understood how this Web3 / HIVE universe really worked. I realize now that I did, have a lot of material to go with, and will start publishing this month.
Each of these things are disconnected, yet benefit from associated learning and practice. Honestly, I think I could have a fifth, just to talk about juggling the others, that would be the most successful. Because, when you think of it, life can be a lot like that. Trying to keep notes organized and efficient, while not letting them take up the entirety of my available space. I date them, use colors to sort, and have actually dedicated two mornings a week to gather them all, consolidate, toss duplicates, and prioritize. Some sticky notes are so old that they won't stick anymore. How pathetic is that!馃槄
But there's always more thoughts, ideas and opportunities floating past my feet, and I want to leave enough time and space to at least acknowledge them. Some may be brain candy, some may be snakes. Sometimes, the snakes are eating the brain candy.
The one certainly, the one personal trait I know to be true, is that I'm at my best when there's a smidge more on my plate that I can balance. Or post its on the walls. Or snakes around my feet. It comes down to choice: my choice, and the sanity or insanity I want to live in.
Hmm. Will you just look at that cute little snake.
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