It’s raining today, chilly and also windy outside. So we meet inside. You come over to my place. We light some candles even though it’s not yet dark and warm our hands on the hot mugs we have filled with yummy deliciousness. I am having a black coffee today with some extra gingerbread spices. You enjoy an Earl Grey with a dash of milk. The spices waft off our mugs and we deeply inhale. We settle into the couch, tug the cushion just the right way and start sharing what’s been happening lately.
If you and I had coffee…
…I asked how you are doing these days. What are you struggling with, what is draining your energy?
And after listening to you I share that I am tired. This year feels weird. It’s like it is sucking a lot of energy. Everything seems a little harder, a little more forced. Time to rejuvenate and regenerate is limited. Even though I was just away and had a weekend with myself I feel drained again. Already. And I can’t quite pinpoint what it is. Yes, I do have lots of things on my to-do list. Work is a bit crazy. But if I am perfectly honest I have had tougher times. But did they feel this hard? Maybe it’s the emotional weight of the world, the many bad news, the egocentric maniacs running this world. And the good people may be just as tired as I am and not lifting a finger? I am not sure.
If you and I had coffee…
…I admit that I am currently not handling my money well. For months I had to dip into savings to make ends meet. I am not knowing what exactly is going on. I feel like everything is getting more expensive but I have not run the numbers and gained some perspective what is happening. Usually in November I do a financial check and start thinking about what changes need to be made – for my business and for running expenses. But I will not get this done this months. I am too busy earning money so I guess I do that for now and then hope I can find some time to get a grip on things. How are you doing financially?
We sit a little and ruminate in the thoughts. But we don’t want to sit in gloom for our coffee chat so we move on to happier things…
If you and I had coffee…
…I need to know of wearing a tank top underneath is a millennial thing? I have stumbled across this Instagram post wear it says: Anyone else feel the most comfortable with a tank top under EVERYTHING? Trying to break the cycle 🤣
But if you jump into the comments. All the feels you guys. So I was wondering… is that a millennial thing? Because I admit, I am doing this. Just recently (independently from the video) I tried to not wear a tank top under my sweaters when being at home. I have never worn them under shirts but that is apparently also a thing. I need your thoughts here…
If you and I had coffee…
…I have a few happy things to share. We’ve got a new car. It’s another leasing so it is not ours ours but ours for the next three years. It’s a fine car but I feel a title lost in it. It’s too spacious and for longer drives I have no idea where to put my arms to rest. And I feel like it’s not as quickly accelerating as the last car. And I am a fast driver. I don’t like it. But since I am not the main user I guess I shouldn’t complain. The husband is very happy and he uses it daily.
If you and I had coffee…
…I report on another happy thing. On Thursday I was an approved for some funding to do an additional train. And I have immediately booked a four day course on crisis communication. Last year I was lucky to get the same funding and I did the AI Manager course. It has opened my eyes immensely and I can not imagine not having Chat GPT as my co-worker. My initial idea was to go deeper into AI but then stepped back and wondered if its necessary. And then I wondered what skills could set me apart when AI is the new norm. Where can I be valuable in the future. And as pessimistic as it may sound but I fear we are heading into a phase of crises. May it be political or natural in the future this will be an issue I fear. I have had it working for the pot of Hamburg when the Ukraine war started (the company runs the Port of Odessa). While I did what I could during the time I felt a bit unequipped. And That is why I decided to get some refresh on the topic. It starts on Monday. Is it a bit too much in the month of November. Most definitely. Will I do it anyways. Sure. 90 percent of the cost is covered. I would not be a smart business person if I let that slide.
If you and I had coffee…
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If you and I had coffee…
…I lastly mention that I set up my comment section so that if you leave a comment you should get a notification if it’s replied to. I tried it and it works but I am more than happy to get some confirmation from you. But the most fun part is that I actually had Chat GPT help me set it up and write the code. It was so much either than going through documentations, tutorials and forums to find a solution. It’s like you have a support person right next to you giving you a step by step plan. I have a few other ideas for the blog that I hope to get to work on over Christmas break. Like I am not too happy with my Book Page. It is ok but it could be more fun. we’ll see if I get around to it.
Hours have passed and we have gotten a good chat in. I will head outside with you o drop you of at the bus stop. On my way back I stop at the bridge to take the monthly photo.
As I said it’s been rainy. And grey.
How is your energy level these days? Have you used Chat GPT to help you with blog issues? What is the last thing you learned? Are you a tank top wearing millennial?
