Emerson Twin Cities

I find it hard to get motivated to exercise. However, today was a beautiful sunny day with the temperature in the 60s. Also, a group of coworkers were going on a walk around the office, so I joined them. The exercise gave me more energy for the afternoon. I usually feel very sleepy after lunch.

It's the last day of the EcoChallenge and I personally have done better than I did in previous years. I completed all my one time actions (although I was not so good about my daily actions).

I donated to Des Moines Lake Association for the installation of a new decontamination station to preserve our water quality and protect our native species. I will continue to volunteer my time and efforts to the Clean Boats, Clean Waters initiative.

I have been gradually replacing all my bulbs with LED. I just wish the LED bulbs actually lasted as long as the packaging advertises.

I read about the steps I can take to harden my home against wildfires. Residing or shingling is a big investment, but keeping gutters and foundation areas free of debris is something I can do.

Laughing together is a big reward.

Watched two Green Pill videos: one on how we have moved from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to Sustainability and one about scope 1 emissions and how Emerson is working to reduce them. I didn't know about scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions before.

I used the Whiteboard feature in Teams to have my team share things they have done for Earth month and also what their sites have done. We have a global team at four different sites.

Gardening is a form of meditation for me. It is so calming. Our garden club had our annual seedling event. I picked up some herbs, vegetables, and flowers and added them to the collection I overwintered in the basement. It is too early for most things yet, but hoping for a better year in my backyard garden. Last year was rough!

My honeybees arrived this week. I was able to get them in the hive on Monday afternoon. Excited for another year trying to raise them!