A female primary care physician opines on money, travel, fitness, and other topics to be determined
I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, 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.
Continue reading “Fitness Log #208 And Friday Firsts”I started this series of posts at the end of October 2018. I had just cut back my hours, and wanted to use my new free time wisely. Some of that time was to relax, but I also wanted to improve my fitness, make my home a more pleasant place to stay, and work on becoming a more well-rounded human being.
Over time, I also been thinking about these projects as preparing for retirement life, though that might be years away. Building a better life now, and getting ready for a life without scheduled work, seem worthy of my attention and efforts now.
My last update was in June 2022, after a 6-month gap; I am hoping that more frequent updates will keep me on track.
So, what progress did I make over the past 3 months?
Continue reading “Future Me, October 2022”I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, 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.
Continue reading “Fitness Log #207 And Friday Firsts”On October 1, 2018, I published my first “real” post on this blog, making this my blogs 4th birthday. Or blogiversary. Happy Blogiversary to me!
Today seems like a good time to reflect on this last year of blogging. And maybe blow my own horn (a little).
I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over 3 years, 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.
Continue reading “Fitness Log #206 And Friday Firsts”A collection of posts from the past month (or so) that I really liked. Mostly about money, but also about history, sharing, travel, and learning sociology through footwear.
Continue reading “Money For Me, Money For You”I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over 3 years, 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.
Continue reading “Fitness Log #205 And Friday Firsts”This Spring, I was very excited about the possibility of my brother selling his first house, now a rental. In April, I offered my own opinions of what he should do with his expected windfall.
With the drop in the real estate market, it took longer than expected for the sale to finalize, but the day has finally arrived.
I figured my brother would be on easy street: no more carrying costs or paying for repairs for his old house. Not to mention, he has better cash flow with his youngest finally out of day care.
When he told me he was meeting with a financial advisor, a class mate of his wife’s, to help decide how much of their profits they could use to improve their current home, I didn’t think too much of it.
After years of reading blogs in the personal finance space, I forgot that not everyone swims in this stuff. Then we spoke last weekend, and I shocked at some of the things he told me.
I think there are some personal finance lessons to glean from his situation.
Continue reading “Still My Brother’s (Money) Keeper”I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over 3 years, 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.
Continue reading “Fitness Log #204 And Friday Firsts”I have been thinking a lot about cutting back at work.
The conditions at work have been going downhill (not enough staff, some issues with the physical plant), and I have been tired, and I have other interests I would like to have time to pursue. Some of my patients are not always pleasant to deal with.
On the other hand, I have some patients whose names on my schedule make me smile with anticipation. I love seeing them for their yearly or twice yearly visits.
Continue reading “When You Are Ready, You Will Know”