Another year is quickly coming to a close. I didn't even realize it's almost Christmas until someone asked me a few days ago if I'd done all of my shopping (I hadn't!). 2014 has been a challenging year for me, and although I think I did okay, I do feel that I could have done more. But I suppose I tend to feel that way every year end. 2015 will be a year of significant change … [Read more...]
“I Can’t Breathe!” – Why Can’t They Hear Eric Garner?
Here are Eric Garner's final words before he was choked to death by officers in Staten Island for apparently selling cigarettes on the sidewalk. Garner had just helped break up a fight between three men when the cops started questioning him and things escalated. "Every time you see me, you want to mess with me. I'm tired of it. It stops today... I'm minding my business, … [Read more...]
25 Easy Life Hacks For Everyday Problems
I remember when I first picked up a copy of Real Simple magazine and found their section on new uses of old, everyday things. I felt like I was in reader heaven. I love easy life hacks for everyday problems and finding new ways to reuse stuff! Even if I have absolutely no plan on using a piece of a pool noodle as a blade guard for a saw, I still think it's really cool to look … [Read more...]
People Are Funny!
At least once a week I find myself giggling, raising an eyebrow, or saying hmmm when I see a unique character doing things their own way. I found myself laughing the other day because people are funny! So I decided to put together a quick post on some of the funny things people do to celebrate the untemplate spirit of being who you want to be and not worrying about what others … [Read more...]
Maybe You’re Your Own Worst Enemy?
After writing a post called, "Taking The Chairman's Flight To Career Suicide" on Get Rich Slowly, what ensued in the comment section turned out to be quite a surprise. My post was written in a way to share how I was beat up during my first couple years on Wall Street and how I dreamed of taking Chairman's Flights to meetings because I was sick and tired of taking a red-eye … [Read more...]