navigating this crazy, beautiful life
It was January in Wisconsin. A balmy 1 °F. And we were lost. Driving down some back country road that didn’t seem to lead anywhere. All the while Mr. Doodlepop was assuring me he knew where we were going and that we were “almost there”! We finally pull up in front of this big red barn and […]
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Attending a premiere of something. Honestly, this is one item I put on my life to-do list and did not expect to ever get crossed off. How would I (an engineer with absolutely no connections in Hollywood) ever get invited to a premiere of something?? It just goes to show how incredibly unpredictable life can […]
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One of our goals for 2016 is to reduce our yearly expenses to $50,000 (~$10k less than last year – challenge accepted!). That means keeping our monthly expenses lower than $4,166. January was a pretty good month for us, especially considering we were traveling to see family and had a rowdy New Year’s Eve party in […]
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You can now call me Bear Grylls. Yup, that’s right. I can officially start a fire without matches! No, I cannot catch a fish with my bare hands, but I think making fire is a good start at learning wilderness survival skills. Thank you to Mr. Doodlepop for showing me your Eagle Scout ways and to this […]
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The biggest beer fest in the world was obviously on our bucket list! Oktoberfest is by far the best festival I have been to thus far in my life. What a great mix of carnival atmosphere, impressive architecture, delicious food, and responsible drinking (but still extremely fun and excessive!). This was also the most respectful beer […]
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♦ Home away from home atmosphere ♦ Choose your environment (shared, private, or very private) ♦ $ – $$$ (depends on location and demand) Everyone has heard of B&B’s (bed and breakfasts), right? Airbnb is a slightly different twist on that concept with individuals renting out their homes. Airbnb is self-described as “an online marketplace (aka […]
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About 10 years ago I was bitten by the travel bug. It has bitten me very hard and shows no signs of letting go anytime soon! I go anywhere I can as often as I can. I love taking in new sights and exploring different cultures. Over the past decade of travels I’ve noticed that one of my highest expenses has been hotels. This seemed […]
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How’s your relationship going? Successfully happy in a relationship? It’s complicated? Non-existent? Oh wait, we’re on the same page and talking about your relationship with money, right? Money, just like anything else, can have a positive, negative, or neutral impact on your life. It’s similar to your relationships with family, friends, drugs & alcohol, diet, […]
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Famous last words of a start-up company: “Well folks, the fat lady has sung. We had a good go, but we’ll be closing up shop over the next couple of months. We will do our best to place people wherever we can and help others find new jobs.” At age 25 it was pretty depressing […]
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