13 Random Things I Learned in the Past Year
As you may have noted, I’m in a reflective mood around here lately. I’m not terminally ill or anything – I just am looking back on stuff. So let’s take a dive into the past year of my life and see what I’ve learned along the way. Marriage is hard work, and always will be. My […]
First Impressions: Saving Over $500 With Ting Mobile
Hey, you know what’s great about this site? It’s mine, and I can write about whatever topic I want, from high school to books to poetry to handkerchiefs. So today, I want to fill you in on what is turning out to be the smartest use of our money in a long time: Ting Mobile. […]
9 Things I Don’t Miss From High School
As I’ve mentioned before, I graduated from high school ten years ago. And for some reason, while eating breakfast this morning, I started thinking about all the things from high school that I really don’t miss – apparently bacon and eggs makes me reflect on my life. So let’s take a look, shall we? High […]
The Fear and Insecurity of Writing
I’ve long been a proponent of freewriting. Freewriting is the act of setting a timer (or a word limit) and immediately writing whatever comes to mind down on the paper. No thinking, no editing. Just a stream of consciousness. Sometimes, you get interesting insights into your brain. Here’s what popped out on the page during […]
Random Thoughts As I Start My Book…
As I have previously announced, I’ll be ghostwriting a book for friends of mine who want to share their story with the world. This upcoming Saturday, the three of us will be sitting down for a lengthy interview. I’ll spend a few hours listening to the full, nitty-gritty details of their story and culling the […]
Fighting at Best Buy, and The Case for Slowing Down
Yesterday, my new phone arrived. I think I heard the “Hallelujah Chorus” ringing out when the FedEx guy dropped it at our doorstep. A brand-spanking-new Samsung Galaxy S4. Unlocked on a new mobile network (Ting Mobile – click here to get $25 off your plan or device!). And since we both got these phones, our […]
News Flash: Life is Work. Deal With It.
If you are reading this, then you are the proud owner of a human body. Congratulations! A human body is truly a sight to behold. And yet, while it is certainly one of the most resilient vehicles you can ever own, it is also a very sophisticated piece of machinery, and requires a bit of […]
Struggling? Make It Easy on Yourself
Affecting change in your life is difficult. Anybody who thinks it’s easy is fooling themselves. But that doesn’t mean that you should just shrug your shoulders and say, “Eh… it’s too hard.” Because nothing is too hard, really. The key to creating change and improving any part of your life is to break it down […]
28 Things I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago
Today is my 28th birthday. And tomorrow is the 10-year anniversary of when I graduated high school. So, even though I know I’m young, vital, with plenty to offer the world, I’m still feeling a little reminiscent. Ten stinking years. It’s been quite a ride through my 20s so far. But one thing I think […]
The Stupid, False Messages We Tell Ourselves
You may not realize it, but you’re talking to yourself. A lot. Like, right now. Every time you make a decision, you have a brief, silent conversation with yourself – reviewing the decision and measuring it up against your past experiences, the information you know, and the assumptions you have. Unfortunately, a lot of the […]