I'm toying with moving back to Linux

I'm toying with moving back to Linux for my daily machine.

My two hang-ups are:

1. file syncing to other devices, and
2. full Microsoft Office functionality.

#1 isn't likely that big of an issue, as most of what I do I complete on a single device.

#2 is really only an issue when it comes to intense Excel work, which happens mostly for my full time job (when I have one); in these cases, I should have a computer provided to me to use.

Meaning, moving back to Linux shouldn't be that big of a deal. I do miss using my Mintbook; perhaps I should dig it out of storage and take it for a spin.

My favourite part about travelling is returning home.

There's something about the familiarity, sameness, comforts and routine that I sadly miss when I'm away for more than a day or two.

Returning home isn't all roses.

I'm reminded how much my hometown fails to live up to its potential and falls short in many ways to make the city a safe and habitable place for its residents.

I truly believe that a person needs to love the place they live and support it in all of the ways they can. With that said, the same person cannot live with their head in the sand and refuse to recognize how far behind their hometown is in building a livable and world class environment.

I wish there was a monopoly on messaging apps, or at least that a standard existed for txt/sms messaging.

It infuriates me that every group of people I interact with chooses some other app/platform to communicate.

I need another app like I need another hole in my head.

I’m very tired of looking at screens all day every day.

The only solution?

Buy a used CD player and a bunch of 99cent CDs.

There’s logic in this decision, I’m certain of it.

Also, I doubled down on my “no buying new books ever again” lifestyle and visited my indie book shop today.