Only a few more minutes until the first of September is already gone. High time to finish this day with a little looking back with curiosity what August had store. It was busy and not busy. I managed to do a lot and it also felt a bit lazy somehow. a somewhat weird but good month.
I satisfied my curious mind by
- reading three new to me authors.
- reading one book for my read around the world – Armenia.
- two co-working sessions with my friend.
- deep diving into some AI stuff and I feel I have unlocked the next level.
- finished two Canva courses.
- learning something about cryptocurrency.
I satisfied my curious life by
- asking for details about the craft market I plan on exhibiting. Unfortunately it’s not gonna happen.
I satisfied my curious connections by
- hosting a Dominican Night with friends.
- enjoying a long phone call with my mom.
- meeting with my best friend.
- lunching with a budding friend.
- attending two (online) networking events.
- managing three golf dates with the husband.
I tickled my curious soul by
- taking a hot bath, reading my book and doing a sound meditation followed by some star gazing.
- harvesting home grown herbs and salad leaves.
- dabbling in some cyanotype. Results not too good but I am hooked.
- folding a ton of little stars. I think I am at 300 so far.
- making some fun nail art – used some tiny nail stickers.
I curiously continued my health journey by
- going to the doctor’s office for some blood and urine samples.
- trying to start the three week strength program – I had to start over and then got stuck because it was so hard that I got migraines and couldn’t move for a week. I am battling if I restart at the beginning (again) or if I start where I left off.
I was most curious about
- Aborigines
- Suriname
- side hustles.
I did one new thing
- making platanos fritos und Bocadillos de Yuca.
- using an air fryer for the first time.
- joining a golf club.
- making kimchi from melon bark. So good. Want a recipe?
I managed to check off a few not so curious things
- deep cleaning the bathrooms.
- washing all throw pillows.
- moving all my Evernote notes and deleted my account and the software.
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
Dorothy Parker
I will tickle my curious mind by
…reading 2 books for my RatW challenge.
…reading 4 new two me authors.
…diving into that AI task I am working on.
…doing two AI co-working sessions.
…attending our elections and informing myself accordingly.
I will tickle my curious life by
…visiting one museum (most likely with Melissa). Yeah.
…booking a last minute vacation. Hopefully?
I will tickle curious connections by
…meeting a blog friend (yeah!)
…spending birthday afternoon with my sister.
…meeting with best friend.
…golfing dates with the husband.
…celebrating mom’s birthday and hopefully her retirement.
I will curiously continue my health journey by
…going to my general check-up including some vaccinations.
…starting my Zumba course.
…limiting my coffee intake to max three cups (it’s been crazy lately. Don’t ask).
…managing at least 1 liter of water a day.
…working on no sugar during weekdays.
I will tickle my curious soul by
…folding stars and planning my craft table for the church advent bazaar..
I am going to be curious about
…fundraising stuff.
…side hustles.
…money stuff.
I will commit to the following not so curious things
… sorting through my download file and desktop file chaos.
… getting rid of my laptop → roll-over goal. And maybe the old phone and Apple Watch as well.
… cleaning my room. → roll-over goal. Its becoming dire…
… sorting through my wardrobe. → roll-over goal.
…reaching out to the landlord with some minor issues.
Any curious things happened in your life? What are you currently curious about? Any curiosities you want to explore in September? Least favorite thing on your to-do list in September? One person you hope to meet in September?
6 comments
I have to admit I had to look up cyanotype because I’ve never heard of it before. It sounds interesting and it looks like it might produce some really pretty pictures. I do love me a good blue shade.
As for the strength training. I’ve learned over time to take things slow and don’t push myself too hard, because I’ll get hurt and then have a hard time starting over. Maybe start over and either do lighter weight, fewer reps, or maybe even longer breaks between? I have to remind myself it’s not a failure it I don’t hit my goal because at least I am doing something and not just sitting on my butt.
I guess doing something is better than doing nothing. I keep telling myself that but it is still so annoying.
Yes, the shades of blue with cyanotype is so fun. I have been wanting to do it for soooo long. Unfortunately the sun is not that prominent now and I can’t keep going.
I love being curious! I want to know everything about everything! It sounds like you did a good job on your list. When will you meet up with Melissa? Does this mean you’re going to Australia?
I’ve been trying to read a book set in or about the countries I’ll be going to. I did pretty well so far but only really had six countries to cover, but I like your tactic instead, as it would maybe cover more. If I have a lull I may work on more! I learned a lot about new US states, capital cities and National Parks in the last month!
If I can’t travel as excessively as you do traveling through books is my way of seeing the world these days.
Unfortunately no trip to Australia but Melissa is coming to run the Berlin marathon and we’ll meet afterwards as she stays a few more days. It will be fun.
I bet you saw som many things and curiosity surly is a very good character trait.
You accomplished so much in August! Cyanotype sounds really interesting. You hosted the Dominican dinner! I totally understand about exercise. Every time I try to push myself, I end up injured. It’s so frustrating. I’m sorry to hear the craft market isn’t happening, but I’m glad you’ll be at your church’s Advent bazaar with your beautiful stars.
I was really bummed about the craft market now that I finally had the courage. Sigh.
Guess it will be the church thing only.
The exercise thing is really frustrating. One day I am to doing anything I can watch my body grow… Another sigh.