This morning while sitting at a coffee shop reading a bit of His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay. I’ve had it on my shelf for a while now and slowly getting through it. Not because I don’t enjoy it, I just haven’t made the time to read lately. This is the second book by theContinue reading “Writing, Creating, and Personal Perspective”
Author Archives: Sandy McFadden
Fourteen Years
To my best friend Jen, There isn’t a day which goes by where I don’t want to spend it with you. For the past fourteen years you’ve stuck with me through many ups and downs. The whole time you’ve been my rock that I lean on, encouraging me to take risks, and holding me upContinue reading “Fourteen Years”
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Christmas Eve! All the gift preparations are ready. The house is all decorated. Today involves picking up some last minute supplies, Christmas Eve church services, and prepping some of the mountains of food we’re going to consume over the next few days. Caile and I are making some pie crusts so they’ll be ready forContinue reading “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”
Hour of Code
This morning I was able to spend a bit of time with Noah in his class. They were participating in the Hour of Code. It was really neat seeing all the kids with Chromebooks working away. Noah and I started out playing with Scratch. He wanted to build a basketball game but we didn’t haveContinue reading “Hour of Code”
Three Years
A few days ago I had a mini little celebration by myself. It was my three year anniversary of joining Automattic full time. It’s crazy to me that it’s been that long and at the same time it feels like I’ve been here forever. This is the longest continuous full time job I’ve ever had.Continue reading “Three Years”
The Great Swapping Week
This week has been the week of many swaps. It’s felt like I’ve spent a large amount of time moving things from one room to another, it’s not quite over yet but all the main moving is behind me now. It started with Jen and I getting a new bed. I can’t recall ever havingContinue reading “The Great Swapping Week”
Beautiful Fall Morning
Took advantage of some amazing weather and went for a little walk this morning.
Stupidity and Laziness
Back in August 2014 I had reached a big milestone after a lot of hard work. I was so proud of myself and swore I would never go back. At that time I reached my goal weight of under 180lbs after months of hard work and dedication. Things went up and down from there butContinue reading “Stupidity and Laziness”
Automattic Pumpkin
Noah and I have most of the day together. We’re off to play some basketball shortly but this morning he helped me carve my pumpkin. He choose to paint his own this year, it has the first coat only so far, so not ready to share. For a while I’ve wanted to try this kindContinue reading “Automattic Pumpkin”
Happiness Patches
A few Grand Meetups ago some of my awesome colleagues started a new cool thing, Happiness Patches. For any team you have been on, or done a rotation with, you get a patch. There are a few fun patches as well and they’re expanding a bit. The idea is similar to merit badges. Each GrandContinue reading “Happiness Patches”
Sandy McFadden 