Since I was looking up apps, I was drawn (as always) to a
new time tracker/to-do list application. It is based on the pomodoro approach,
which advises 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of rest. After trying this, I
decided that 25 minutes was too rigid for me, but now I have a slightly better
idea of what I want in an app so I will probably look for another one soon. Probably
not today, if I can control myself, because I have several other extra things
to do.
SCHOOLWORK
I worked for about 2.5 hours, which is, I think, the most I’ve worked in any day that wasn’t Sunday. Considering I managed to get it done even without working in the morning was encouraging. It helped that the assignments (reading + quiz) are easy and approachable, so I’ll challenge myself to work at similar length in the face of more difficult assignments.
I worked for about 2.5 hours, which is, I think, the most I’ve worked in any day that wasn’t Sunday. Considering I managed to get it done even without working in the morning was encouraging. It helped that the assignments (reading + quiz) are easy and approachable, so I’ll challenge myself to work at similar length in the face of more difficult assignments.
EXERCISE
None yesterday except for a plank and some bicep curls. I’m going to use the new plank app though—it’s a 30-day plan of short exercises to improve planking, and I think it will really be motivating.
None yesterday except for a plank and some bicep curls. I’m going to use the new plank app though—it’s a 30-day plan of short exercises to improve planking, and I think it will really be motivating.
VIOLIN
My Bluetooth transmitter arrived, but there is definitely a delay between my playing and the output. I should try a practice session to see how much it will bother me.
My Bluetooth transmitter arrived, but there is definitely a delay between my playing and the output. I should try a practice session to see how much it will bother me.
SPANISH
Nothing yesterday. I’m going to try using the Drops application for 5 minutes a day to acquire basic vocabulary. I need to decide on a time to listen to the Spanish podcast. I’ve identified cleaning time and cooking time as good times—we’ll see if I can actually remember to do it then. I still need to set a plan for grammar and a schedule and goals for my verbal proficiency. Maybe I could learn a question to ask Alexa every day. I’d also like to interact with Mom and do some kind of environmental aid/reminder. The latter requires research, but if I have a question for Alexa and a question for Mom (along with anticipated answer formats), that would be a good start for my oral component.
Nothing yesterday. I’m going to try using the Drops application for 5 minutes a day to acquire basic vocabulary. I need to decide on a time to listen to the Spanish podcast. I’ve identified cleaning time and cooking time as good times—we’ll see if I can actually remember to do it then. I still need to set a plan for grammar and a schedule and goals for my verbal proficiency. Maybe I could learn a question to ask Alexa every day. I’d also like to interact with Mom and do some kind of environmental aid/reminder. The latter requires research, but if I have a question for Alexa and a question for Mom (along with anticipated answer formats), that would be a good start for my oral component.
RUBIK’S CUBE
I solved it twice yesterday and figured out a confusion I had about one particular OLL algorithm. So, I didn’t spend much time on it. My idea of using an algorithm to shuffle and then a different algorithm to return to solved status is a good one, but I think I need a clearer goal. Part of the hard thing about practicing Rubik’s cube is that the whole reason I’m doing it is to take my mind off of other things, as a break. If I’m practicing it deliberately, I’m not really taking a break, I’m just switching gears. Which is good too, but then I need other breaks, so I lose some motivation in that way.
I solved it twice yesterday and figured out a confusion I had about one particular OLL algorithm. So, I didn’t spend much time on it. My idea of using an algorithm to shuffle and then a different algorithm to return to solved status is a good one, but I think I need a clearer goal. Part of the hard thing about practicing Rubik’s cube is that the whole reason I’m doing it is to take my mind off of other things, as a break. If I’m practicing it deliberately, I’m not really taking a break, I’m just switching gears. Which is good too, but then I need other breaks, so I lose some motivation in that way.
MEMORIZATION
I reviewed some earlier Psalms with no problem, and then tried 19 and 20 again. They’re still difficult, but I was close to 90%. I’m thinking that I will be able to get them to 90% tomorrow or Thursday, and then from Friday or Saturday I’ll start Psalm 21. However, starting with Psalm 21, with a few exceptions, I think I’ll need to make an effort to actually re-memorize the Psalms rather than reviewing them until they come back to me.
I reviewed some earlier Psalms with no problem, and then tried 19 and 20 again. They’re still difficult, but I was close to 90%. I’m thinking that I will be able to get them to 90% tomorrow or Thursday, and then from Friday or Saturday I’ll start Psalm 21. However, starting with Psalm 21, with a few exceptions, I think I’ll need to make an effort to actually re-memorize the Psalms rather than reviewing them until they come back to me.
BIBLE READING AND PRAYER
Today I read my devotional and prayed but forgot to read Mark. It was a good day for prayer, though, and the devotional had two points that stuck out to me.
Today I read my devotional and prayed but forgot to read Mark. It was a good day for prayer, though, and the devotional had two points that stuck out to me.
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