It has been six months since I wrote my introductory Across the Miles, My Different Lifestyles post and I am finally posting my first edition, which I had actually started a few months ago. A large part of the delay was due to procrastination fueled by uncertainty of how to exactly describe my perspective on … Continue reading Across the Miles, My Different Lifestyles: The Bay Area, CA Edition
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Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 3
I wish this was my last post on the papers category, but it's not and I fear I may have a few more posts to go before I can claim victory over this category. In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress - Part 2, I went through all the papers on two desks that I … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 3
Park City, UT 2017
When I was last there: February 4, 2017 Why I went: Business Trip Where I stayed: Marriott Salt Lake Downtown at City Creek (Salt Lake City is ~30 minutes away) What I didn't see: A whole lot of snow Here are a few places I'd recommend if you are ever visiting Park City: Shabu Shabu … Continue reading Park City, UT 2017
Kitchen GGadget – Dreamfarm Fledge
I am always on the lookout for kitchen ggadgets that will make cooking, and more importantly cleaning, simpler and more pleasurable. One annoyance, that I've finally found the solution to, is when I am slicing, dicing, or chopping something juicy the juices drip onto the counter or worse yet, the floor when I'm trying to … Continue reading Kitchen GGadget – Dreamfarm Fledge
Mexican Meatloaf – Healthy Alternative Recipe
I don't eat meatloaf very often, but approximately once a year, I make a Mexican Meatloaf. It annoys me when I come across a recipe on a blog and I have to scroll a lot before getting to the actual recipe, so here it is: Ingredients 1 lb ground beef ½ lb chorizo, removed from … Continue reading Mexican Meatloaf – Healthy Alternative Recipe
Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 2
I finally had a chance to make more progress with going through and shredding my seemingly endless amount of papers. In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress, I went through my primary desk in addition to one file cabinet drawer and it has been 42 days since then. Within that time, I was out of … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 2
If You are What You Eat, Eat This!
It's Perfect! No really, that's what it's called! After my boss bought this for me from Starbucks during a business trip, The Perfect Bar became my favorite protein bar for a few reasons. Aside from tasting good, I know it's full of good-for-me organic ingredients. With 20 fresh superfoods this bar can be found in … Continue reading If You are What You Eat, Eat This!
Boulder City, NV – Film Festival
When I was last there: February 10, 2017 Why I went: 2018 Dam Short Film Festival Where I stayed: N/A - day trip What I saw: The Historic Boulder Theater cleared out when someone had a heart attack during the film festival (they said the person was going to be okay after the paramedics took … Continue reading Boulder City, NV – Film Festival
EO to Get Rid of Lice the Natural Way
A reader of my "I Have Shingles?!" blog post asked what essential oils (EO) I used to alleviate my symptoms. This post will review what I put on my scalp and hair when I thought I may have lice. There are many different shampoos and creams containing insecticides, such as permethrin, pyrethrins, and DEET that … Continue reading EO to Get Rid of Lice the Natural Way
NY Outlet Shopping – Lafayette 148
I'll be honest, I've never even heard of this brand until I walked through the outlet door, but my manager was very familiar and knew they were having a ridiculous sale on footwear. I have been looking for a new pair of tall black boots for some time and was hoping to find a pair … Continue reading NY Outlet Shopping – Lafayette 148
