As you know Turkey was recently in the news due to the devastating 7.2 earthquake that struck Van on October 23rd. I was actually in Turkey at the time of the recent earthquake, fortunately in safety miles away from the epicenter in Istanbul. (speaking of earthquakes, check out my tips on how to make your own emergency preparedness kit). My Istanbul Adventure This was my … [Read more...]
Do You Have Home Emergency Insurance?
If your house burns down and you don't have insurance, you are SOL. Nobody wants to go through that kind of devastation alone. I recently called my insurance company to ask how what my home insurance deductible is, and they said it is 3%. In other words, if my house is worth $300,000, I have to pay $9,000 in out of pocket expenses before any insurance pays out! Interesting … [Read more...]
How To Succeed The Dumb And Easy Way
Are you a baby? Do you like to complain a lot that the world isn't fair? If you want to really know what's not fair, fly to New Delhi and spend a week walking the streets outside of city center. You will see more poverty than you can ever imagine with practically all the kids having absolutely no chance of breaking out of their cycle. What did they do but be born in a place … [Read more...]
Interview with Benny Hsu of Get Busy Living and Photo 365
Today I'm excited to share an insightful and fun interview with Benny Hsu of Get Busy Living and Photo 365. I've gotten to know Benny online over the last 8 or 9 months and am continually inspired by his energy and zest for life. He's accomplished a ton this year and is a great example of how shattering the template lifestyle to follow your passions through dedication and a … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween! Fun Facts And Great Reads
Happy Halloween Untemplaters! I took this pic at the farmers market and yes, that's a real pumpkin! Halloween is such a fun holiday so I've put together a few neat facts. I've also included some great reads on the web below that I think you'll enjoy. Americans spend close to 2 billion buying Halloween candy each year. Now that's a lot of money to spend on sugar! … [Read more...]