9/4 weekly roundup

9/4 weekly roundup

Success: We celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi this week, which meant delicious food and origami! I wanted to make Ganeshas out of play dough but didn’t pick it up in time, so we opted for origami. I was actually super impressed that we successfully made elephants. 🙂

Flop: my bird’s nest fern is hanging on for dear life and I’m doing it no favors. This recent white leaf prompted a move to a lighter room, but I don’t feel particularly hopeful.

Hike: Mount Sherman! Checked off my 9th Colorado 14er. This was for sure the easiest 14er I’ve done so far. 4.78mi / 1,958 ft. elevation / 3hrs 11mins.

Bringing me joy: a college friend in town for the long weekend! I hadn’t seen Sage in probably six years, and we filled the weekend with fun. Hiking, exploring Red Rocks, bouldering, and lots of good conversation.

Coffee shop: Table Public House, kind of between Edgewater and Englewood.. I really liked this spot. It’s a cafe/coffee shop, with a little designed work area full of beautiful house plants. 100% of the profits support community-focused initiatives. I’ll definitely be working from here again!

Book: Finished Getting Naked: A Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick Lencioni. It was a quick read and interesting, but I wouldn’t recommend for someone who isn’t in consulting or other client-focused work.

8/28 weekly roundup

8/28 weekly roundup

Success: 3 frames at Arc for $1.50 each! I’ll post what I do with them next week.

Flop: coconut yogurt. Incubated for 8 hours and was simply… coconut milk.

Hike:

  • Maryland Mountain outside of Black Hawk
  • 6.24 mi / 1,011 ft elevation / 2hrs 2min
  • 3/5 rating: lots of mountain bikers and so-so views.

Ride:

  • Tom Watson park to Carter Lake outside of Boulder
  • 54.14 mi / 2,818 ft elevation / 3hrs 53min
  • 3/5 rating: elevation and sun were brutal, roads were nice and I’m dang proud of myself.

Bringing me joy:

  • The bird mug I bought from a local artist which I accidentally chipped the beak off of on the first wash but I still love it.
  • Bake night with my cousin – Peach hand pies.

Coffee Shop:

  • Stylus & Crate in Wheat Ridge
  • Coffee was delish, but the space was small. Dhana loved that because all of the energy was packed together, which gave him energy. Me, not so much.

Books:

  • Finished Outliers – Malcom Gladwell – non fic.
  • Also finished A Tale for The Time Being – Ruth Ozeki – fiction.
  • Highly, highly recommend both!