The Advantages of Working Independently, Online

On By Nicole HennigIn Apps, Location flexibility, Work & money3 Comments

MacBook Air and iced tea

Several friends have asked me what it’s like working independently, online. So this post will be about my work life. I thought it might be fun to do it in the form of questions and answers.

What is your work?

I create online courses for librarians and educators about mobile apps. I focus on the creative ways that apps can be used for learning and content creation, since mobile computing and “natural user interfaces” are turning out to be a great way to enable lifelong learning and creativity for people of all ages and abilities. Continue reading “The Advantages of Working Independently, Online” →

From Boston to Los Angeles

On By Nicole HennigIn Living in the U.S., Location flexibility2 Comments

Recovering from a broken ankle in beautiful weather instead of ice and snow

On Feb. 6 I left snowy Boston and came to LA. Wow, what a difference! I have always lived in cold climates during the winter – this is my first time being in a place with nice weather during February. Of course I’m loving it!

Boston & LA in February
Boston & LA in February

If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I fractured my ankle on Nov. 1. I had to stay off it for almost 8 weeks, and I was on crutches for a while, in the midst of a snowy, icy Boston winter. By late December I managed to be able to walk without crutches, which felt wonderful.
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Location-flexible with an injury

On By Nicole HennigIn Living in the U.S., Location flexibility5 Comments

On Friday November 1, in Monterey, CA, I fell and broke my ankle.

How it happened

A typical city bus in Monterey.
A typical city bus in Monterey.

I don’t know why it happened, but I stepped off a bus and somehow tripped on the steps. When I fell, my foot must have twisted under me. I waved the bus on, because I thought I just needed a minute to catch my breath and I would get up. But I could not get up at all and my ankle swelled to the size of a tangerine! Luckily, I was right in front of a motel, and the front desk worker came outside. I asked him to help me get up and he brought me into the office and called a cab for me, so I could go to the emergency room. Continue reading “Location-flexible with an injury” →