As those of you fellow bloggers know all too well, our biggest nightmares are when our sites break unexpectedly or get hacked. It's the most unsettling feeling ever, especially for those like me who aren't the most technically savvy with all that complicated back end stuff. Fortunately, Untemplater wasn't hacked last month, but I did run into several different technical … [Read more...]
It IS possible to have a dream career!
It's a great time of year to think about what you've accomplished so far in life and where you want to go from here. Get excited! A huge percentage of our lifetimes are spent working, thus finding a job within an industry that brings meaning to your life in one way or another is something everyone should strive to achieve. I hope by the end of this post you'll feel more … [Read more...]
Three core themes you can’t afford to ignore in the new year
Happy New Year everyone! January has arrived and now we've all got to get used to writing 2017 whenever we write the date. It's always a bit weird at first, isn't it? With the holiday season behind us, it's time to get back into the swing of things and get excited about what's to come over the next 12 months. If you haven't set any resolutions for the new year, I encourage you … [Read more...]
What a great year it has been: 2016 Year-end Net Worth Update
Hello everyone! I hope you had a relaxing and joyful holiday weekend. Christmas really snuck up fast for me this year and thankfully mine was leisurely and happy. I was glad I didn't have to worry about traveling anywhere. I try to avoid airports as much as possible during peak dates, especially with unpredictable winter weather. One year I got stranded in an airport in Ohio … [Read more...]
Saving My Bosses’ Asses Again: Untemplater Income Report November 2016
The end of the year is sneaking up fast. Looking back to November, I'm happy with how things turned out. I got a decent number of freelancing hours in, did a lot of gardening before the torrential downpours of rain hit in December, spent some quality time with my sister and helped her move, and visited with more family and friends at a wedding in San Jose. Another notable … [Read more...]