Those of you who are long-term readers of Untemplater, know that I am addicted to quotes! They are like free therapy happy pills and have helped me through hard times, anxious moments, stressful days, and given me boosts of courage and motivation. Here are some quotes of advice I love to bring a smile to your face, and a head nod. 10 Quotes of Advice I don't know the key to … [Read more...]
A Letter To My Future Self: 10 Year Predictions 2014 – 2024
When my best friend and I were seniors in high school, we were addicted to scrapbooking and making collage journals of all the drama and fun memories we had being in school together. We poured hours and hours into those scrapbooks that we probably should have spent studying, but both of us still managed to stay honor roll students. Although I remember we had our fair share of … [Read more...]
An Untemplate Off The Grid Retirement
Both of my parents retired in their 60s. It's impressive they both worked as long as they did because I have a hard time envisioning myself working full time into my 60s (25+ more years). My dad's career was not an easy one, especially working blue collar jobs with multiple back injuries. But I've learned a lot from observing him, including most recently what it's like to have … [Read more...]
Thanks For Three Great Years And Here’s To Three More!
I recently discovered, haha by accident mind you, that I'd passed my three year blogversary on Untemplater! I remember being much more aware of time at my six month and one year mark, but got lost in the blur of things after that. I can't believe year two totally passed me by. Goes to show how quickly time goes when you're having fun! One of the main reasons I've lasted as … [Read more...]
Risking It All As A Serial Entrepreneur
The older I get and the more work experience I have under my belt, the more and more I find myself thinking about life, the range of successes and failures people have, and also how everything is relative. Our perceptions and surroundings have such a significant impact on our lifestyles and happiness. When we're young we think we know it all, but we're usually too inexperienced … [Read more...]