laidback log
Life After Japan: Starting Over in Seattle
Life after Japan is something I didn’t think about before I moved there almost a decade ago. It never occurred to me…
Creative Burnout and Rest & Starting Again
What started as a planned day of doing nothing became an unexpected reset from creative burnout. Giving myself permission to slow down…
Never Enough — A Victim of America’s Productivity Fetish
I don’t hold myself accountable every day. Maybe that’s a feeling that stems from toxic productivity: the feeling that whatever you accomplish…
There’s a Meta for Everything
Apparently even the most ordinary parts of life have skill trees. From hair care and budgeting to cooking, gaming and Japanese study,…
Yes, This Is My Job: Scenic Breaks, Kobe Steaks
Laidback Log: April 12, 2025 There are days when the day in and out wears me down — when every train, tour,…
Being an Entrepreneur Isn’t As Exciting As It Sounds
While searching for a job technically I can say I was a freelancing, contracting solo entrepreneur. This period lasted for around seven…
Finding Focus After Dark Tranquility In The Night
Finding focus after dark is a normal occurrence for me. Last night I didn’t get a wink of sleep as I had…
The Authentic Millennial Experience: Enslaved by Myths of the Matrix
Navigating the Digital Content Maze in 2023: Authenticity, Aspirations, and Challenges Navigating the Digital Content Maze in 2023 means I’m always online.…
Freelance Journey in Japan: How to Have a Thrilling Adventure
Freelance Journey in Japan I’m having a Freelance Journey in Japan. Before this a question I asked How to Make Life a…