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Weekly review: Week ending September 14, 2012

Travel always involves a whirlwind of activity, so I don’t have much time to sit and reflect. It’s important to do so, though! Better late than never for a weekly review.

Managed to avoid sleep deficits, though! =)

From last week’s plans

Business

  • [X] Connect: Help out with Quantified Self conference – organizers, volunteers
  • [X] Build: Finalize presentation

Relationships

  • [X] Buy supplements for my parents
  • [X] Spend time with my parents, sister, and brother-in-law
  • [X] Meet up with other people in the Bay Area
  • Flew out to the Bay Area (Sept 9)

Life

  • [X] Finish packing
  • [X] Draw
  • [X] Share lots of notes

Plans for next week

Business

  • [X] Connect: Attend Quantified Self 2012 conference
  • [ ] Connect: Follow up with people after conference; may have to wait until after family trip
  • [ ] Connect: Empty my inbox
  • [ ] Build: Sketch membership directory

Relationships

  • [ ] Spend time with family
  • [ ] Maintain tranquility and equanimity; don’t get overwhelmed

Life

  • [ ] Recover from conference

Time notes

  • Business: 21.5 hours (13.4 hours connecting)
  • Discretionary: 50.5 hours (2 hours of writing, 48.5 hours social)
  • Personal: 15.2 hours (14.1 hours of routines)
  • Sleep: 64.2 hours – average of 9.2 hours a day; social interaction can be tiring
  • Unpaid work: 16.6 hours (13.4 hours for travel)

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