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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Covid-19 From an Introvert’s Perspective


Being stuck indoors almost twenty-four hours and seven days a week can be more than a little nerving sometimes. Of course, you cannot stay inside forever. You just like everyone else need a fresh breath of air occasionally. I am lucky that I still have my education to keep me busy during these timid and scary times. I have been given another assignment to work on over the upcoming weekend. I have about two weeks to complete it, but I do not think that it will take that long to do so.

Looking for any job today can be daunting at best. Now that were stuck in this pandemic phase it has become almost impossible for someone like me to gain employment. It is difficult enough just to get by let alone save any money for my future. I have some big plans for me and my life ahead. Do not get me wrong, I know that there are people in much worse situations and have a lot less. I am grateful for my life. I would like to become as independent as I possibly can. In order to do this, I need to join the work force. There may be some hope in the virtual world where there is some sort of remote work. My current work now is my education and blog.

The hardest part I find is keeping my own sanity. Over-thinking can become a big part of your day when your stuck inside at your desk wondering what to do next. Currently my overthinking has everything to do with my career path. I am in a boat with a lot of people when I say, “I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING!”. I can remember before this pandemic hit, I had no idea. I do admit that I have learned quite a bit since starting my program Business Management. I found some aspects, like accounting and bookkeeping, that I had found remarkably interesting.

What do you miss about your daily life before Covid-19 hit? One of the parts that I look back on is being inside an actual classroom and seeing other people. I miss going somewhere just to get out of the house. Head out for a walk, pick a direction and go. I would guess that that the worst part of it is seeing your family and friends’ fewer times than you had been used to. Being stuck inside makes a person feel trapped in their own mind.

One thing that I do to keep my mind focused is to work on some sort of hobby. Whether its learning about something or building another, keeps my mind at ease for the most part. One hobby I have is writing for my blog. I feel as if I can calm down a little bit more when I am writing something. I also love to cook and experiment with different dishes and flavours.

I am not looking forward to this new winter season during this pandemic. “Covid Christmas” does not seem to ring any bells for me. I wonder what the holidays are going to look like. I am guessing that most sales this time will come from one of many online sources like Amazon or Best Buy. I cannot see myself standing in line with a bunch of other people for hours. I would rather complete what shopping that I can from home. The only issue that I can think of would be that it is never the same as seeing the product before purchase. A lot of disappointment I find comes from when people do not read the description carefully enough and not receive the expected product. Sometimes its too easy to click the buy button and move on to find your next purchase.

That all being said I do look forward to seeing what the new year brings the table (kind of) and have some hop that something will turn out for the better. I hope that the job market will become more stable are accessible to people who do not have a job. I have been looking for employment for months, had multiple interviews and had heard from a few stating that they were moving on or found a more suitable candidate. But I am not giving up now. I will find a new job to support myself and future. Hopefully somewhere with better access to parking so my friends and family can visit without worry. Stay safe and good luck!

Monday, September 21, 2020

Almost Finished My Program!


I know, it has been a while since I have written a post. The school is going very well! Looks like I will be graduating with honors very soon. At this moment I am looking for a job to gain some capital to start up my own business.

I woke up a few days ago and realized that summer had sadly come to an end. I feel as if it had not started yet and now it's over. The air is becoming cooler and the leaves are changing. Soon (unfortunately), it will start to snow and freeze. Thankfully, I know that my heater works. Thinking that this winter is going to be a rough one, to say the least.

Another thing that I have been up to is trying to find a hobby. Since winter is approaching, I would like to find something to do indoors preferably. What kind of hobbies do you participate in? YouTube and Reddit have been amazing resources for information and resources for any type of hobby. If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them!

I do have a business idea for my future. Just need to gain the capital required to get it up and running. With my educational background, I think that I would be the perfect candidate to be a business owner. Having that along with my vast amount of enthusiasm I know that I can succeed!

I had stopped using the service Netflix due to its newest release of the film “Cuties”. I have not seen this but have heard a review after review. From what I could see from the trailer this was not some sort of “light-hearted” movie but something more sinister. This is making pedophilia seem more like a norm and should be shut down immediately. 

Thank you for keeping up with my blog and I hope to be bringing you more content in the future! It has been over ten years since I had made my first post! I have met and heard from all different people and communities. This blog has helped me open my mind to other possibilities that I did not know existed. Writing has always been a way for me to unwind and relax my thoughts as well as keep them organized. Have a good one!

Monday, August 3, 2020

Update August


So, I guess it's that time of year again. Soon, I leave my twenties behind and hit the big 3-0. I have been through quite a bit over these 30 years. Different places, people, and entire environments can change in the blink of an eye. The surprising parts of life are what remain the same over time. I didn't have any thoughts about what living in a pandemic would be like but here we are now.

Just watched a really good movie that you should check out:

Escape from Pretoria

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5797184/


Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Update July 2020


So far, this summer has been pretty… quiet. School has been going really well. Just found out that I’m on the Honors list. I have been trying to get outside for a few walks to retain some fresh air. Most of my time has now been dedicated to my education and friends. I hope that next year will bring some sort of hope for Covid-19.

My new hobby of indoor growing has been taking off. I have basil, corn, chili peppers, and watermelon. I have no idea how these are going to turn out for me but I’m trying anyway!

Friday, April 10, 2020

Update April 2020


Some good news first! I finally get to move into my apartment very soon. I have been waiting for a little over five years now and I am looking forward to it. It’s a bachelor's apartment so it's not big by any means but it will be a great starting place for me. I hope by getting my own space that it will benefit me when starting my first actual business.

Right now, a lot of my time has been spent going through school and looking up new ideas for a business/hobby. Owning my own business has always been a goal of mine. I am in the phase of figuring out what exactly that business is. Since COVID-19 became a bigger threat my classes have been online. Although I am getting work done and learning it's not the same as being in the classroom.

Friday, March 13, 2020

Update March 2020


The snow outside is starting to melt away. Already into week six of my course and maintaining my average of 85%. Still trying to get that to a higher number. So as you can see my schooling is going well and I’m slowly figuring out what I would like to do in life. I have completed so much this year already and have so much farther to go!

My goal is to open my own business from the ground up. The course that I am currently enrolled in is Business Management. I had just completed course #3 out of 26 and starting the next on Monday.

Everyone keeps getting caught up with this virus that's spreading. The advice that I’d be given is to stay healthy (eating, sleeping, etc) and stay clean (wash). It’s also a good idea not to create too much stress. That would be a quick way to become sick. Stay safe!

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Changing Your Views on Life


Now, I know that that may seem very difficult and you're absolutely correct! Switching something over from negative to positive in your personal thoughts can be a daunting task. Sometimes you just need to get away from your space whether it's physical or mental.

The first step that I take to accomplish this is I try to imagine where I would like to be if not in my present situation. Then where on this entire planet that would be described as my “perfect spot”. Once I have that in mind I like to imagine how to get to that goal of mine. What steps are required so that this goal can become a reality? The more positive you can feel about it the more you are able to think clearly making your path there a lot more clear.

The second step I usually find myself cleaning or organizing. This keeps me from obsessing over one thing and puts my head back into reality. Small tasks that can be easily completed within an hour or so adds some feeling of accomplishment for that day.

With just these two steps I can have a better outlook on my life in no time. Just by thinking more positively towards the future and pondering what it hold’s for me. I also look forward to hearing all the incredible feedback that I receive from writing and posting to my blog. It gives me a sense of purpose to continue and build up on it to make it better and more accessible.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Ten Tips and Tricks for Attracting More Traffic To Your Blog!

  1. Post quality content frequently
  2. Post updates to:
    • FaceBook Group
    • Twitter
    • Reddit
    • Other similar pages
  3. Welcome any new members to any of your pages
    • People love to feel appreciated!
  4. Don’t be discouraged when things start off slow
    • Once it picks up and you keep going
    • There is no stopping you!
  5. Guest blogging is a great way to attract new and existing followers to your blog
    • Its free advertisement for both you and the other blogger
    • Both bloggers receive an increase in traffic
    • Great way to find other blogs that are similar
  6. Tell people about your blog
    • Word-of-mouth still travels fast to this day and is one of the easiest to implement
    • Talking about your blog can lead to further collaboration that could benefit both you and your blog
  7. Be more niche
    • Don’t try to focus on too many topics or you could become a confusing mess of unrelated posts
    • By focusing on one area of topic your posts will be easier to find by the people looking to view that material
  8. Listen to your reader’s feedback
    • This is where you can get a lot of constructive criticism both for your blog and you future posts
    • By engaging with your readers your blog will seem more attentive to the readers and can spark more interest in others
  9. Just keep swimming!
    • Post more and don’t let anyone stop you!
  10. Like my page and link your blog to it!
    • More traffic for the both of us!
    • Keeps you engaged!
    • Everyone has fun!

Monday, February 24, 2020

Update February 2020

I am finally back in school! Now enrolled in the Business Management program I have started my journey to owning my company. So far I have more than enjoyed the course while maintaining an excellent GPA. I look forward to the day that I start my first business. This program gives me hope for my future.

Over this last week, I have also been trying to gain a new skill set to be used in the workplace. This new skill would be programming with a language called “Python”. Which is a popular programming language used for things like web development and automation. By learning this I’ll be able to perform most tasks more proficiently.

I have high hopes for this year and feel like things are going to change for the better. My level of progress has increased incrementally and will continue to do so on the path that I am on. This week I have a presentation and a final exam to study for.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Starting a Community


Reading through the posts on forums like Reddit for disability makes me feel like I'm less isolated from the rest of the world. To hear stories of similar and different struggles helps me figure out my own. This is what I am trying to accomplish with my blog. To create a community of people sharing their stories/experiences with the rest of the community so we can all grow as a whole. I have been writing on and off for about 8 years now and it has given so much back to me in form of support and freedom. To think that my writing could help just one person is amazing.

This year I have started up a brand new community to help share stories with bloggers with disabilities. I hope to reach out to all other bloggers and bring them together. This way the writers can obtain more exposure for their writing. The best way to bring your blog up is to bring others along with you.

I also have a Facebook page that I had started years ago. This group so far has over 100 likes and counting! The feedback has been incredible and I am excited to see what this year will bring to my communities. Please feel free to join at the link below!

Link to Reddit community forum:

Link to Facebook group: