0007: The Leg
Day 1, one item. About two years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a conference by and for people of color. I did not attend alone, there were many other colleagues from my college. After a long day attending …
Category: Personal Thoughts
0006: Update Needed
I don’t know if you have taken a tour of my website. If you haven’t, do so. It’s a cool website, listing my work, my work, and my work. Ok, maybe not that cool, but interesting at least. If you …
0005: Decluttering Me, Myself, and I
I have given myself the challenge to declutter my office in conjunction with playing the “30-day Minimalist Game,” which asks to get rid of items for 30 days non-stop. Not only that but the number of items you get rid …
0004: Carpe Diem
Lately I’ve been thinking about the phrase, “carpe diem.” No doubt mostly everyone has heard of this phrase. If you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry. The phrase was introduced by the Roman Poet Horace, which means it’s a Latin …
0003: Let’s Get Minimal!
A couple of months ago or so I saw a Netflix documentary titled “My Octopus Teacher.” It has to do with the relationship between a man and an octopus he befriended while snorkeling. It is a very cool documentary; you …
0002: Winter Blues
(Versión en español: #carlosmanueldicelaverdad) Wintertime brings out “the blues” in me. I think the medical term is “seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” which is the result of feeling sad and the feeling of having no energy. Those who work in the …
0001: In the Beginning
(Version en español: carlosmanueldicelaverdad) It’s now the year 2021 and I’ve been spending more time at home due to the pandemic. And since it is also winter time I tend to spend more time reflecting on my life, what I’ve …