Author Archives: krisoakey

I’m drinking chicken broth and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s delicious because of all the other seasonings that I added to it because otherwise it has no flavor, but maaaaaan, is it hitting the spot right now. The time I spent … Continue reading →

I’m here in front of the computer, staring down my very clean desk…looking into the blackness that is the background of the monitor like I do every weekday night. I’m here at the time I’m supposed to be here. There’s … Continue reading →

We could argue all day that there’s no such thing as a “waste of time.” Regardless of what you’re doing, that time is still in use. So if you declare that it is a “waste,” then that’s just your poor … Continue reading →

Tonight is one of those nights where the eyes are heavy and I’m not all that excited to write. It happens. Dinner still has not been served, but neither has lunch or breakfast. There’s been a few snacks throughout the … Continue reading →

I won the lottery tonight. Seriously. I stopped into my local Speedway gas station, purchased a couple quick picks for the Powerball tonight and a seltzer…and sure as shit, I won! Now, the real question is what I’m going to … Continue reading →

It’s easy to be a hypocrite. I don’t think anyone really means to carry such a trait, but it’s kind of like how the best villains in any storyline don’t think they’re actually bad…they rationalize their behavior and say it’s … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween! It’s been ages since I sat home in the morning and got my writing in. Usually I’m overwhelmed with things that need to get accomplished; going to the gym, getting errands done, sending emails, making phone calls… just … Continue reading →

When was the last time you’ve taken a nap? In the day and age of getting shit done, when was the last time you felt good enough to lay your ass down for a few minutes, close your eyes, and … Continue reading →

The routine is the reason that we’re able to acquire skills. The routine is the reason we’re able to go to work, make a paycheck, pay our bills, and keep a roof over our heads. The routine of self-improvement exercises … Continue reading →

A coworker said something that really resonated with me today. This particular person said a ton of other jibber jabber that felt like a repeated bunch of “I like to hear myself talk, half of you tune me out, so … Continue reading →