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I went on a volunteer cruise last year to the Dominican Republic with Fathom! On this trip, I participated in several projects including soap-making, jewelry making from recycled paper, and forest restoration/planting. On our last day, lounging on my balcony as we approached Miami, I wrote the following: Reflections from the Dominican Republic: As a team…
I wrote this a few years ago about a guy who stalked me for a couple of years in my mid-20’s: Last Saturday morning, I was jogging around Lynn Lake, when I noticed a Korean man jogging slowly in the opposite direction. He was short, stocky, and sweaty. And, he looked just like my stalker……
This is a wedding toast that I gave at my brother’s wedding last weekend: That’s some amazing birthday party you threw me! Seriously, this is the best birthday present you could ever get me, my bro getting married! Dan and Jenny went on their first date nearly 3 years ago. That’s like 12 years in…
The Zombie Hurripocalypse is upon us. Are you all prepared? Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to be safe when the disaster strikes: Industrial-Strength Fans – to blow all the zombies toward the hurricane so they get destroyed. A multi-tool – to dig out the dead and bloated zombie that is stuck under your…
If you need help with basic budgeting / saving money, this is your post! For the past 3 years, I have been obsessed with financial independence! Please note, I am not a financial planner, and I’m coming from a “no-dependents” mindset. Regardless, here are some tips on how you can live below your means: Put…
Many excellent hiking trails in North Carolina are ignored on the way to Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Last weekend, we hiked at Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC. Hiking in Stone Mountain is like walking on the moon, or Mars. After Stone Mountain, we went to Pilot Mountain near Mt Airy, NC. You…
I am trying to stay on the financial independence (FI) path. However, if you looked at my spending this past month, you would not believe that. This past month, after basic bills, I have spent nearly $300 on exercise shoes, $150 on gas, $200 on eating out, $200 on general shopping, $60 on beer (that’s…
Don’t make your brain live on sugar! Try… nail polish remover! We know how eat healthy: eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat meats. Avoid processed foods most of the time. Consider being a vegetarian for at least part of the week. Avoid large amounts of desserts and sodas. Eat what the…
Most cliches don’t make much sense, or they are spectacularly annoying. Today, I’m going to dismantle several common cliches. If you use a cliche around me, I’ll see you as less credible. Just sayin’. “Don’t Burn Bridges.” Ever hear the cliche, “You can’t go back?” It totally contradicts, “Don’t Burn Bridges.” Just don’t say either…
Sunny side up: You like runny eggs. Over easy: You like runny yolks. Scrambled: You like hard eggs with salt. Scrambled egg whites: You are stuck in the 90′s, and you think that avoiding yolks will keep you from getting fat. Hard boiled: You like firm eggs that are easy to eat. Soft boiled: You…