This post is part of an ongoing collection of things I’m working on, which live on the projects in progress page. The idea comes from an earlier piece I wrote about choosing projects over goals— a way of allowing work to exist without constantly justifying its outcome.
Blogging
I’m glad I launched this in December of 2025 and started sharing it with friends as I go. It’s been surprisingly grounding.
Working on the blog gives me a simple, quick alternative to micro-dosing digital entertainment like YouTube or Instagram. When I catch myself drifting toward those, I tell myself, “You know, I could just write a quick note for my next blog.” More often than not, that turns into actual productive time spent on something I care about.
Build on My Public Speaking Skills
I signed up to visit a few Toastmasters locations to see how they feel. No big commitments yet.
I’m hoping to use my work in blogging as a foundation for public speaking — turning written thoughts into spoken ones, and seeing what changes in the process.
Increase Household Income
I’m interested in finding creative, interesting ways to increase our household income — not necessarily grinding harder, but being more curious about opportunities that fit our lives better.
Pay Off the Remainder of My Student Loans
Ongoing. No dramatic update here — just steady movement in the background.
Perform 20 Pull-Ups
In the first month, I worked my way up from 5 to 7. My traps are crying.
If I want to keep pushing this, I probably need to find a personal trainer or physical therapist to avoid doing something dumb. Progress feels real, but fragile.
Sell a Car
This one has been annoying.
The car I wanted to sell belonged to my late father-in-law. There was no will or paperwork left behind, so I tried working with the bank that issued the loan. It turns out the only real option is to go through probate to gain ownership before selling it — a route that my family is not interested in pursuing.
The bank gave me a deadline of January 15 before it gets repossessed. Meh. I’ll still try to figure something out while I can, but I’m also accepting that some problems don’t resolve cleanly.
Travel
Some of these are aspirations, some are plans, and some are already happening.
A cruise with people I love — this one’s planned and booked during my kids’ spring break
Barbados
Honduras
Niagara Falls with my mom