I'm coining a new essay metric called WAF. It stands for Wise, Authentic & Funny—with a number from 1 - 10 assigned to each category. I'm entering the acronym into the acronym hall of fame, or dictionary, or registry, or to whoever keeps track of official acronyms. But there won't be an explanation for what WAF is, there will just be an arrow pointing to you. You just keep getting better Camilo. I think you may need a permanent sabbatical.
Great piece Camilo. Definitely brought a smile to my face.
I love the honest reflection about your days. Not pretending to be prefect. Not suggesting sabbaticals solve all life’s problems. I really connected to this.
"In the afternoon/early-evening, I dither some more on social media before I decide that I’m wasting my day. One of the perks of being raised Catholic is that guilt becomes part of your genealogy. Surprisingly useful." -- Loved this, Camilo. You summarized in three lines centuries of damage our religion has done to us (I was also raised Catholic). I like how the common thread of your sabbatical introspections and explorations and trials is, at the end of the day, your writing. I feel in synch with you on that. If we take that out of the equation, we'd have to replace it with something else. And I'm not sure there's something sitting on the bench, ready to get on and exert the same sense of purpose. Great piece, very enjoyable. :)
Exactly, Silvio! Writing is what keeps me steady amidst all the doubts that I have (and I have plenty). I'm lucky I'm able to lean on my writing not only as a medium of expression, but to process all that is going on in my life!
I'm coining a new essay metric called WAF. It stands for Wise, Authentic & Funny—with a number from 1 - 10 assigned to each category. I'm entering the acronym into the acronym hall of fame, or dictionary, or registry, or to whoever keeps track of official acronyms. But there won't be an explanation for what WAF is, there will just be an arrow pointing to you. You just keep getting better Camilo. I think you may need a permanent sabbatical.
Rick, you may be too kind! Much appreciated and I would definitely love the idea of a permanent sabbatical!
I think this may be your calling. The PS guy. If anyone could pull it off, it's you.
This was such an enjoyable read, Camilo. Loved how the part on guilt + Catholicism stood out.
Thank you Cata! I appreciate it. I look forward to reading more of your stuff!
Great piece Camilo. Definitely brought a smile to my face.
I love the honest reflection about your days. Not pretending to be prefect. Not suggesting sabbaticals solve all life’s problems. I really connected to this.
Best piece I’ve read on sabbaticals :)
Honestly the only piece of writing I’ve read on sabbaticals but still very good! How wonderful a schedule.
Thank you, Sadia!
That's strong praise. Thank you very much Tommy!
"In the afternoon/early-evening, I dither some more on social media before I decide that I’m wasting my day. One of the perks of being raised Catholic is that guilt becomes part of your genealogy. Surprisingly useful." -- Loved this, Camilo. You summarized in three lines centuries of damage our religion has done to us (I was also raised Catholic). I like how the common thread of your sabbatical introspections and explorations and trials is, at the end of the day, your writing. I feel in synch with you on that. If we take that out of the equation, we'd have to replace it with something else. And I'm not sure there's something sitting on the bench, ready to get on and exert the same sense of purpose. Great piece, very enjoyable. :)
Exactly, Silvio! Writing is what keeps me steady amidst all the doubts that I have (and I have plenty). I'm lucky I'm able to lean on my writing not only as a medium of expression, but to process all that is going on in my life!