I’m midway into week 4 of self isolation. While I’m falling into more of a routine, I can’t say I’m having fun. I’ve been comfortable being alone, but this form of social isolation is at a new level. Here’s how I’ve spent the last few days: Remaining thankful that I have a job and career… Continue reading Hello, week 4 of self isolation it’s me, Will
Author: Will Kelly
Will Kelly is a technical writer living and working in the Washington, DC area. After years of contracting, he returned to a full-time corporate job in 2016. He writes thought leadership about the cloud, enterprise mobility, and cybersecurity. Will has written for Samsung Business Insights, Tom's IT Pro, TechBeacon, CNET TechRepublic, and other sites. Earlier in his career, he wrote technical documentation for end users, developers, and operations teams. His current areas of interest include multi-cloud solutions, mobile security, and managed services. Follow Will on Twitter: @willkelly.
Self isolation Sunday not so fun day
So it’s Sunday (or so my iPhone tells me) and my days continue to bleed together. I’ve come up with a weekend schedule where I work on house projects in the morning and then pursue personal writing projects and reading in the afternoons and evenings. Here’s how I spent my Sunday: I stayed up late… Continue reading Self isolation Sunday not so fun day
Self isolation Saturday: Episode #3
Well, it’s another Saturday in social isolation. I have a break today from TechTarget writing assignments so I spent the day working on some house projects and personal writing that have become victims of my procrastination over the past few months. Here’s how I spent my Saturday: I ran an errand to the post office… Continue reading Self isolation Saturday: Episode #3
Friday of Week 3: Grocery shopping in Dystopia
It’s the end of the third week since my local area has shut down because of the coronavirus. While I’m thankful to have a job and career that lets me work from home I still feel this whole pandemic to be an unnerving experience. When I was younger, people would call me an introvert. I… Continue reading Friday of Week 3: Grocery shopping in Dystopia
Thursday of week 3: Self isolation has a clock all of its own
I usually welcome Thursdays. It’s my last night to hit the gym for the week. Friday usually means a night off from the gym and a chance to change gears. Thursdays in social isolation feel odd to me still. At least, I still have a Friday article deadline which is about the only thing that… Continue reading Thursday of week 3: Self isolation has a clock all of its own
April 1st: So the stay at home order isn’t an elaborate April Fools joke?
I’ve always been a fan of April Fool’s Day since I was a kid. This year I wish I could say the same. Unfortunately, the stay at home order until June 10th in my state is real and not some elaborate April Fools joke like I had hoped when I woke up this morning. Here’s… Continue reading April 1st: So the stay at home order isn’t an elaborate April Fools joke?
Tuesday of week 3: Self-isolation at 20 paces
It’s Tuesday, week 3, of my self isolation. It’s gray and nasty outside but that doesn’t mean a thing because it’s not like I’m going anywhere since my state is under stay at home orders until June 10th. Here’s what went down today: The usual assortment of work-related calls as a new sprint kicks off.… Continue reading Tuesday of week 3: Self-isolation at 20 paces
