January 30, 2024

Leslie Journal: January 70th 2024

Hair Status: Probably chose the worst life period to become a blonde, I have yet to experience the "fun" lifestyle I was sold on. It does however cover the white hair that sprouted like Rogue on the X-Men after trauma 2023.  The undercut growing out is now turning into a weird "duck butt" shape. Luckily, social life is in hibernation, so I"ll endure a variety of hats and accessories. 


Weight: perpetually fighting tostitos and sour patch kids for custody of my work slacks.

Anxiety Level: Asleep by 7:00pm in full work apparel on the recliner with a cat on my lap. If I'm asleep I'm not drunk (shrug). 

Goals:
  • Turn multi-price from a pile of hair and dust bunnies into a full blown course.
  • 7 Zone Managers - 5 question reels
  • Redesign leadership framework workbook 
  • ASK QUESTIONS
  • Leslie Reel!
  • Commit to After Effects or Premiere
  • Find a doctor! 
  • Drink water
  • Try not to cry from happiness at work (or behave like scarred refugee)
The Good Stuff: 
15 worry free days of PTO where the only thing I'm required to do is add to my Outlook calendar and email my boss. Imagine that.  Health insurance on March 1st! Weirdly excited about renting a storage unit to reclaim some of the apartment. Target and Aldi within walking distance of work. 

January 26, 2024

Everyone has a plan....



...Until they get punched in the face - Mike Tyson

....Until: their Mom gets kicked out of her partner's home of 25 years. Or your brother's new wife effectively cancels you.  Or your job decides on steep reductions in force, in which you are a part of immediately preceding the holidays. Or if you get sick without health insurance. Or your cat gets diabetes. Or your car seemingly sprouts a new and rare issue each week. Or anything in 2023. 

- Leslie Paxton