IM-PCP – Page 56 – Physician In Numbers

Building A Better Life

When I had first started reading about FI/RE (Financial Independence Retire Early), it was mostly about cutting unnecessary costs and saving lots of money. I devoted a lot of my brain space to these ideas, even if I did feel that some of those “unnecessary” costs were important to my life (they stayed).

Even going gung-ho on the project, I could see that it would be many more years until I could retire in the style to which I aspired (Physician on Fire would eventually christen it “Fat FIRE.”)

Not too long into my journey, however, I came across this piece by The White Coat Investor: Using a Venn Diagram to Decrease Burnout. The posts from WCI have much catchier titles these days, but this article has stuck with me for 5 years.

Inspired by that Venn diagram, I have tried making a change or two to make my life better. After nearly a year of the pandemic, and a significant increase in my investment accounts, I am thinking more seriously about changes to build a better life now, rather than waiting for the future.

Fitness Log #122 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over a year, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

Theory Vs. Practice

I had planned to write a new post for today, after a weekend (or 3/4 of one) off work. It was going to be all about designing a life with more balance, making time to take care of myself.

And then I realized that writing the post was stressing me out and keeping me from rest and relaxation.

So, that post will show up later.

I had a lovely day and a half, sleeping in, reading a book for fun, socializing (via video) with friends. Mr. PiN and I exchanged cards for Valentine’s Day, and he may have given me some traditional holiday offerings. We enjoyed a movie at home.

I hope you had a lovely weekend yourself.

Fitness Log #121 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over a year, and plan to continue doing so.

Still Working

The hospital is still busy, no new post today.

Here’s a memory from a few years ago–much nicer than my current daily views.

Fitness Log #120 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over a year, and plan to continue doing so.

If You Are Reading This

…then work got too busy to finish the post for today.

Hopefully I will be able to get on track with blogging soon.

Fitness Log #119 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over a year, and plan to continue doing so.

My Winter Of Discontent

Lately, I have just about had it.

I don’t particularly like winter. I mean, it’s OK for a month or so. I like some fresh snow, Christmas carols, lights, happy memories. By the end of January, though, I’m ready for earlier sunrises and later sunsets and warmer weather.

This winter is even more annoying. The pandemic is rounding its 11th month. I’m tired of not seeing friends and family. Even though I love my house, I don’t want to be here anymore.

I’m watching my weight and shouldn’t eat treats; and I’m trying to clear out my messy house, so shopping for pleasure isn’t helpful either.

Grump, grump, grump.

Today Mr. PiN came up with a great way to keep me happy and engaged while we wait for the Earth to continue turning towards Spring.

Paying For Schools

This weekend I had a lot more free time, and enjoyed long conversations with my sister and brother, both of whom have school-aged children. We talked about other things, but the cost of school popped up with both.