Friday Donut Haiku #9
There are more donuts
So you might not need me now
But I still snagged one
Our dev group worked with the QA group to bring in more donuts so there’d be enough for everyone. I hope they still run out so I can continue my haikus . . .
Friday Donut Haiku #8
It has been some time
Since Friday has seen us both
But I’ve not forgot
One Friday was his birthday, which he took off, and I was on vacation for the next one.
Friday Donut Haiku #7
Don’t know if you’re here
But I grabbed one anyway
It’s mine if you’re not
Friday Donut Haiku #6
Boy are you in luck
Everything was taken but
A filled chocolate
How Mindfulness Stops Stress
Stress is caused by thinking.
“I don’t want to go to work.”
“This 5000 word essay is going to suck.”
“That asshole cut me off!”
These thoughts create turmoil in your mind, and the more you feed them, the more stressed you feel. You might think stress is caused from these external things (work, essays, assholes), but it’s really your reaction to them that creates it. Continue reading
Friday Donut Haiku #5
A donut for you
Waiting in my cubicle
Jelly filled again
Friday Donut Haiku #4
Your donut is here
But it’s a jelly filled one
Your favorite was out
His favorite has chocolate frosting and a custard filling.
Here’s what he responded with:
Your kindness is thanked
I like a jelly donut
We will see you soon
Mindfulness Mornings
Since starting on my fake retreat, I’ve increased my daily mindfulness, and I’ve found the morning to be the best time to do that. Continue reading
Friday Donut Haiku #3
The donuts are in
But you’re nowhere to be found
Goddamn 94
94 refers to I-94 in the twin cities. 94’s traffic is one of the reasons he gets in late.