My subconscious is hard at work

I haven't purchased anything yet, but I'm going to! Thanks for the recommendation on the Garmin tracker. I guess the bottom line is that I won't be going back to FitBit. 

So here's the silly thing about charging devices. It is highly recommended not to charge your devices 100%. I don't understand the technology, but something about the battery (obviously) and how charging to the max is not good for the battery's life. 

WAIT -- I can Google that to find the answer. OK -- have you Googled anything lately? If so, have you noticed what is happening in your Google search? 

The FIRST thing that pops up is an AI overview response. WHOA!!!! What the heck is that? Well, of course, I Googled what that meant, and generative AI is being used to summarize various sources to create an answer for you! Yikes! 

Now, I appreciate the fact that it's fast and, for the most part, seems to be accurate, as I've used it numerous times. Here's a link to what it tells me. The links to where it pulled its information from are listed (you have to open the little LINK icon), and it cuts out the duplication. I got a chuckle at the bottom when it says that you may find offensive or incorrect information in the recap, so, like everything, buyer beware. 

I reluctantly agree that it's a good use of AI, but I also believe we must be careful. Make sure you realize that some of that information may not be appropriate or correct. If the data that AI searches is incorrect, then the summary will be wrong. We lose the ability to sift the wheat from the chaff, but there's so much chaff these days that perhaps this is the way to go. 

But as far as doing some of the dirty work, it's a good system—it's fast, but like anything, don't trust it 100%. 

As far as the battery thing goes, constantly charging it to 100% kills the battery's life. So, can you tell me why we can't set it to 90%? Technically, you shouldn't charge your phone at night because that will take it to 100%. So, where and how do people charge their phones? 

Has anyone heard of a Human Library? It's been around for years, but I only heard about it today! An interesting concept. 

This was the message in my tea yesterday! Yep --- it's a gift - use it wisely and thank the people who made it possible. It's Mother's Day tomorrow! 

Quote of the day

And another customer's quilt is done! 

Customer quilt - DONE

I had to chuckle because someone called me later in the afternoon and asked how it was going. Well, to tell you the truth -- it sucked at that particular moment. I was struggling with a thread caught in the bobbin of the long arm, and the embroidery machine had stopped because the thread was shredding. I couldn't keep up! I didn't tell them that, though - they didn't need to know the details of what was happening!

But the quilt got done once I cleared the threads from the bobbin case. Some people are pretty particular about their bobbins and clean the case after every bobbin change. That would drive me mad, but every once in a while, a thread will catch, and it needs to be removed. This mostly happens when you change bobbins. I'm lucky that my long arm is pretty reliable, and it's like me - almost maintenance-free!

And the embroidery machine? Well, it's been working extra hard these days, with all kinds of weird threads and a long overdue needle change. All is good, and progress is being made. I have two more motifs to embroider, and I hope to get them done today. One is easy, and one will be a challenge! 

There are three more empty bobbins of machine embroidery bobbin thread! So far, the piece is looking amazing, and I can only hope that it continues! 

More empty bobbins

Wait—I could charge my phone while I'm writing the blog. But I really wish I could find the setting to set it to charge to a maximum of 90%. Well, the generative AI in Google Search just told me how to make that happen!! I just switched it to 90% maximum, and I'll move the charger to my desk. 

As for the headphones, they are well-used, and I'm not losing power. Well, it's complicated, but they turn on and off on their own. Sometimes, I move my head, and they shut down. Other times, they just shut down. And then they turn back on—it's almost like a loose connection. I am not about to take them apart, although I could. Since I have threatened to replace them, they have worked just fine! Of course they have! But sometimes I put them on and I can wait up to two minutes or more before they turn on! They are just very inconsistent! 

Here is Miss Murphy with her stuff all over the floor again. She's just a nut! 

MOM -- I love our new game!

And while I was working last night, she NEEDS to get as close as she can. And then her tail pops up between the trays on the desk. Sigh......................

MOM - I need to be close to you!

Is anyone in need of some portable desk lamps? I bought these for a quilt retreat house we used to go to. Since that house closed, and the other houses have good lighting, these are no longer needed. If someone wants them, they are yours. But if not, they will go to the thrift shop. My pile at the door is getting big again! 

Desk lamps to be donated

I have no time to deal with the magazines, as the machines downstairs have a couple of deadlines looming. I have more writing to do, and I'd better get it done! 

I don't know if I should say this here or not, but well, I will. My subconscious and I have been having MANY conversations these days. I won't go into all the details, but here's the tip of the iceberg. 

Subconscious: You don't seem happy these days.

    Me: I'm TIRED! I'm tired of the constant deadlines. 

Subconscious: You don't have to work - you know. You're old and can retire!

    Me: That's an insult - I am not old! 

Subconscious: Kidding - but you don't have to work! 

    Me: But I LOVE what I do!

Subconscious: Yes - but maybe you are doing too much!

    Me: I don't think it's too much. 

Subconscious: Well, maybe not, but you have a lot of deadlines. 

    Me: I agree. I'm getting to the point where I'm unhappy with all the deadlines, and every weekend is tied up!

Subconscious: So you know what you have to do. 

    Me: Yes, I do. And I'm trying to decide how to proceed. I can't just stop everything cold turkey! 

And so you see where my head is at! I'm in an endless loop trying to figure out what the next steps are. As the quote of the day states, this life is a gift, and I want to do stuff for myself—every day/all day—and right now, that just isn't possible. 

I've got some ideas, and my subconscious and I are continuing our daily discussions. I first have to finish my existing commitments, and then I need to figure out what happens after this summer. Don't worry—I will NOT stop cold turkey, but a definite slowdown has to happen, or I'll lose my mind! 

On that sobering thought

Have a great day!!!

Ciao!!!