Highlights I found ways to procrastinate writing my book. I had fun fuzz testing open-source projects. I picked out components for a new high-end desktop computer for software development. Goal grades At the start of each month, I declare what I’d like to accomplish. Here’s how I did against those goals: Enjoy family time Result: Continued to enjoy family time. Grade: A During my self-managed paternity leave, I’m continuing to enjoy the balance between my family time and my time working on personal and professional projects.