Not every day can be a perfect day. Today, I was just a little down. Not sad, I just didn’t feel like doing much. I kind of was just going through the motions of the day without much enthusiasm. But we went to the gym, had lunch at home then ran some errands. Unfortunately, my […]
Just an October Update About Too Many Updates
It is October. We went to Philadelphia and it made me want to create some content after returning from the trip. It also made me realize that I’m going to have to combine or eliminate some creative outlets. I decided to do a VeganCLT Instagram update, then a rare personal IG update. Now I want […]
Time to Travel: Athens, Greek Islands, and Rome
I’m not sure how I skipped over one of the biggest trips we took this year. At the end of April, we flew to Athens, Greece for a few nights before embarking on a week-long sailing trip around the Greek islands, then flew to Rome for 3 nights to end the trip. Our friends Chris […]
How Assigning Myself Designated Work Time Provides Freedom
I have long suffered from decision paralysis when I am left to my own devices. If I am not currently intensely focused on finishing a project like TrackStacks, solo free days when Megan is at work or off with friends can often turn into a stressful, mind-spinning free fall of indecision. I’m pretty sure I […]
Time to Travel: Roanoke, VA
Was Roanoke on my travel bucket list? No. In my head it was just some historic town involving American history in some way. For the record, it turns out to not be related to the Roanoke colony in any way. Regardless, we always enjoy checking out new places and exploring new areas. Roanoke is only […]
Always Take the Free Money
Always take the free money. This definitely applies to your company’s 401k match, despite what Dennis at work thinks about it. If credit card companies want to give me rewards for signing up and using their credit card, I’ll take it. If a shopping portal wants to give me some percent cash back or a […]
When The Pets Are Gone.
Despite freedom from work, a lot of plans are put on hold until when the pets are gone.
Don’t Know What You Got Til It’s Gone
SDJ #71626 Cinderella wasn’t kidding when they sang “Don’t Know What You Got Til It’s Gone.” I used to only apply this thought to pseudo-heartbreak from failed relationships. But it is so much easier to appreciate all things once you no longer have them around. I have a few examples; A pain-free shoulder. (Sub shoulder […]
The Slow Demise of the Drunken Journals
The Drunken Journal may be nearing extinction. It’s rare to reach the proper state required for a proper drunken journal these days. I suppose I should explain what I’m talking about before I elaborate. It all started with the first time I ever drank alcohol visiting my friend down in Bloomington, Indiana as a senior […]
Time to Travel: Ireland
We were pretty excited for our first time experiencing first class lay down seats on American for the overnight flight. I still didn’t sleep all that great, but it seemed to work nicely for Megan. If you have a first class ticket for an international flight on American, it does give you access to their […]