Pacing, Pre-emptive Rest, and the Pomodoro Technique
When I was a pianist in college, the timer grew to be one of my best practice tools. During a practice session, it was easy to lose...
Emotional Coping Cheat Sheet
This week, as soon as I recovered from finishing the school year and made my goals for the summer, I came down with something mild and...
Creative Time Management Series
From this point, I am adding more structure to this blog. On Saturdays, I'll give a general update on Michelle's and my progress with...
Back in One Piece
After dropping off the face of the planet for a couple weeks, we're Bach and better than ever! These last few days have been an absolute...
Turning Silver to Gold
Usually, I focus here on practical steps I take to improve my health as quickly and efficiently as possible, so I can get on with living...


I'm Not Tired: International CFS/SEID/ME Awareness Day
May 12th is International Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness day! In...
5th Gear, Full Throttle
Michelle and I have almost passed the two-week mark (woohoo!). She feels ok but is still a little out of commission. I am in the middle...
To Fight Another Day
My to-do list for the day: -Get up and go to work (teach a class and tutor a student) -Don't have a meltdown after spending energy going...
Tea Party and Week One Recap
Week One: DONE. It has been incredibly hard but certainly successful. Michelle and I have both experienced intense die-off symptoms...
Candida Cleanse: Day 1
The beginning of our detox was successful if not terribly smooth. I'm thrilled that I didn't experience a caffeine headache from...