Michelle J

My Wikipedia Page

I think about what I would like my Wikipedia page to say once I’m more well-known. Thinking about my Wikipedia page is a good exercise for thinking about what goals I would like to set for myself in life. My page would say something like: Michelle Terese Folk Johnson (born November 1, 1979) is anContinue reading “My Wikipedia Page”

Shortcuts

This evening I was talking with my martial arts training partner on the subject of teaching internal arts to external stylists. “I believe there are shortcuts,” I said to him. “I don’t believe in shortcuts,” he ultimately said. “You have to put in the work.” I thought for a while. “But I still think shortcutsContinue reading “Shortcuts”

First Day of School

Today was the first day of school for my kids, who are now in 1st grade and 4th grade. Their dad, Alex, went to work at the office. I was alone in the house. I love being alone in the house. I look forward to being alone in the house more often.

New Martial Arts Students

Today I taught a short martial arts class to my six-year-old daughter’s stuffed animals. She had set up a school for five of her favorite stuffies, who were seated dutifully in a line on the couch. “OK, mommy, it’s your turn to teach,” she said. “Ok, students!” I walked over to the carpet by theContinue reading “New Martial Arts Students”

Praying to Beyoncé

I consider myself not an extrovert, but a super-hyper extrovert. During Covid I went a little Cuckoo. I couldn’t hang out with real friends, so I started talking to my imaginary celebrity friends. Some of my imaginary celebrity friends are in my Personal Pantheon. Within this Pantheon, Beyoncé is Queen. People in olden times usedContinue reading “Praying to Beyoncé”