Travel is always fun but also exposes you to some -interesting- humans. Met a real life Karen yesterday. She decided to center herself in a tour group of 8, next thing you know she is shunned by everyone including the driver. FAFO.

Another friend has crossed the veil. Someone my age, a peer.

Aging is not for the weak.

Never doubt the strength of your older friends. They carry so much every day, just existing.

The show must go on.

22/500 miles on the year, halfway through month 1. I like being on track.

Speaking of priorities, I revisited them with a peer coach yesterday. Having one’s blind spots pointed out is uncomfortable but good. The list is now: self-care, job, coaching. They reflected back to me that I said “without self care none of this happens” and then said “so it’s #3?”. ❤️

Adulting is locking yourself down to 3 top priorities. Allowing opportunities to pass by sucks, but sticking the landing is worth it. I’m foregoing a lot of fun for these priorities, no performing, limited outings with friends, etc - AND it’s already paying dividends.

Hello Boxing Day. Somehow this year more than ever I’m glad to be done with social obligations until NYE. I’m tired. (I know I did all the good work this year. Not mad about it, just want me-time.)

If you’re lucky, when you’re younger - starting out in life as an adult, you have older friends who look out for you.

Time passes. You grow up, and lose touch with your Elder Siblings.

They get older too. Then they pass over.

Thanks for watching out for me, Mike. I’ll miss you.

Well, here we go. What could possibly go wrong?