I wouldn't know a hack if it walked up and punched me in the face. But if someone could tell me how to effortlessly fill in my eyebrows and make my hair young and bouncy again...that would be worth hacking 🤣
I hate that term the way it's used. I stopped paying attention to most "hacks" after I realized some were just common sense shit I already knew and others were ridiculous. Although...I did learn how to replace a ripped out button on a pair of jeans easily.
In the horse world a hack is a lovely gallop through the countryside on a willing horse sans the fox hunt. In other words, just getting out and taking time to enjoy youself.
Annette! I am forever going to only use a hack in leisurely horse gallops. Speaking of horses, I’m reading Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch about a pony detective. It’s marvelous!
"Can you please help me check if I've used the word 'hack' or 'hacked' or 'hacking' in any of my essays to date?"
Claude's helpful, and reassuring answer was as follows hehe;
"I'll search through all the essays for any instances of "hack", "hacked", or "hacking".
After reviewing all the documents, I found only a few instances of these terms:
In "Future Sarah's Secret Weapon":
"...a life hack that feels like a secret superpower only I know about."
In "Create Your Own Luck":
"Perhaps by putting these ideas out into the world, we can inspire those who do have the resources to start running more of these experiments. Or better yet, maybe we'll realise that we don't need billions to start making changes. Maybe all we need is the courage to start hacking new ways of living, working, and being - right now."
The usage is quite minimal across all essays, appearing only in these specific contexts. Would you like suggestions for alternative phrasings for these instances?"
I’m with you! My hacks stop at my collagen coffee! 🤣❤️
Ride or die collagen 😂
You're un-hacking!
I wouldn't know a hack if it walked up and punched me in the face. But if someone could tell me how to effortlessly fill in my eyebrows and make my hair young and bouncy again...that would be worth hacking 🤣
I remember when I used to complain about how I had too much hair!!
Yup. Good old midlife, hey?
I feel you!
Also, I can't wait for season 4!!!
Yes!!!! Jean Smart is magic ✨
How have I not found you before? You’re fucking amazing.
My best days are either my “one thing” or “do whatever I want.” I accomplish way more and am a significantly better human.
Allison!!! I'm so glad you're here and found me.
Yes to focusing on one thing.... Easier said than done.
I'm looking forward to checking out your substack. 🙏
OMG. Yes, yes, yes.
I have zero desire for hacking anything anymore... let me enjoy the moment I'm in.
I love reminding myself that Shakespeare or Michelangelo probably didn't have morning routines or hacks to creating... they did ok, lol.
Fascinating...I wonder why this is such a modern day problem. Probably linked to information overload!
Hacked off is immediately the pun I need to throw out there. Hacking hell. For hacks sake. Oh I could hacking go on.
Puns aside.
I really feel this! I am trying to find space to breath not just hack!
It's so hacking hard to do! We got this 💪
I hate that term the way it's used. I stopped paying attention to most "hacks" after I realized some were just common sense shit I already knew and others were ridiculous. Although...I did learn how to replace a ripped out button on a pair of jeans easily.
In the horse world a hack is a lovely gallop through the countryside on a willing horse sans the fox hunt. In other words, just getting out and taking time to enjoy youself.
Annette! I am forever going to only use a hack in leisurely horse gallops. Speaking of horses, I’m reading Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch about a pony detective. It’s marvelous!
I’m with you 100%.
Off the ever-speedier treadmill of life.
Jump off, or fall off! 🫠
LOVE this!
.. though guess what it made me do? *grin*
I turned to my friend Claude;
"Can you please help me check if I've used the word 'hack' or 'hacked' or 'hacking' in any of my essays to date?"
Claude's helpful, and reassuring answer was as follows hehe;
"I'll search through all the essays for any instances of "hack", "hacked", or "hacking".
After reviewing all the documents, I found only a few instances of these terms:
In "Future Sarah's Secret Weapon":
"...a life hack that feels like a secret superpower only I know about."
In "Create Your Own Luck":
"Perhaps by putting these ideas out into the world, we can inspire those who do have the resources to start running more of these experiments. Or better yet, maybe we'll realise that we don't need billions to start making changes. Maybe all we need is the courage to start hacking new ways of living, working, and being - right now."
The usage is quite minimal across all essays, appearing only in these specific contexts. Would you like suggestions for alternative phrasings for these instances?"
... phew :)
Phew! And halirious!
Here's to pleasure, joy, serendipity and tiny magic 😍
Yes Miranda. May we both meander in peace 💕
How did hacking end up taking more time away from us? It feels like the opposite of the intention. 😅 Loved this!
You are so right! The hours I've spent thinking about hacking, let alone doing it! Thanks for the note 💗