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 Head hurts and cough is still there. Body aches but still got through the day. I am exhausted. I want to take a month off now. 

Project managers are exhausting. If you are a project manager and you are reading this, then consider a few of these things:

1. A storyboard is a step in the larger process of creating and delivering a good course. It is not the final deliverable. The learner is not going to read a storyboard and learn from it. This storyboard will be the basis for creating a learning module and that is what the learner will see. It's a good idea to explore and understand what the artefacts are that you're making the plan about.

2. We don't need to kill our imagination when we work. Yes, storyboards are part of a process but there could be projects where the inputs from the client are fairly structured. In those cases, you could consider pairing an experienced ID with an experienced visual designer and they directly brainstorm, get into a workshop mode and complete a rough mock-up of the course in real-time. This can happen - especially if the client is looking for a quick micro-module. So, if you manage a project, your only role is not to push emails and say things like. "She will be joining shortly." Thinking is allowed. One would argue that it is even necessary.

3. When you are sending an invite for a meeting - especially one that involves multiple people of varying seniority, send it with.an.agenda.

Now, here are all the things I am grateful for:

1. Papa is well.

2. The flush has been rectified marginally.

3. Had hot dosa today. Managed to plug in the induction somewhere.

4. The papaya was really nice.

5. Went for a long walk to Bandstand. Went there and walked back. My back hurts and I was parched. But grateful for the strength in my legs to carry me and so so grateful for water and fridge. Throat hurts but that's okay.

What I learned today:

Sitting by the sea and looking up at the stars is wealth.