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I Want That: Day 30 & 31


I rarely get the consumer bug. Anyone that knows me well also know that if you want to take me shopping, chances are you’re going to have to drag me screaming and yelling the entire way. I rarely “lust” after any gadgets. Even my computer which I spend most days on is nothing more than [...]

Comfort Zone: Minimum Wage Challenge


I’m an introvert. This usually surprises most people that I meet, but that’s because most people don’t really understand introverts well. There’s an assumption that introverts are shy, quiet and timid, but anyone who knows me knows that those descriptions are in no way how anyone would describe me. I can usually hold a pretty [...]

The Power of Perspective


This year marked the 5 year anniversary of my Grandfather’s passing. When he died, it was like losing my father. In fact, he was the only father figure in my life for my first 8 years until my mother remarried. So it’s no surprise his death affected me as deeply as it did. This past [...]