My chess life moves on at a slow pace ( at least in rating terms ).
I enjoy playing the game most of all, which explains the slow pace, as the work to improve has to fit around the work to pay for the creation of the time to do the improvement in, if you understand me.
I play much less blitz these days, as I realise that it is not my forte to calculate at blitz speed, but it is easier to find the time for a blitz game...quite a conundrum !
Here's a nice ending sequence from a recent blitz game...
1. I play Ne7 threatening to win a pawn, but also to cover g6 and g8
2. A suitable response of Ba6 creating a greater threat to my Rook, but easily resolved with Rf3
3. The strange Ne6 ( is he aiming at Nxd4 ? even though its protected ?) allows a visit from Anastasia, who is always welcome
4. One of my favourite checkmates, and it was planned !
