As a former owner of two cats for 17 years, I've been thinking about getting another pet recently and wondering "should I get a cat?" When you've had any pet for that long, it's not as easy a decision as you might think to get another pet. A LOT happens in 17 years. After all I had my two cats for half of my entire life! It's pretty crazy when you think about it that way. So … [Read more...]
Untemplater Highlights of 2013
It's that time again to stop and reflect on the year that's rapidly coming to a close. I had a fun time going through my entire post history for the year and putting this list of the Untemplater highlights of 2013 together. A lot can happen in a year and I forgot about more than half of the articles I wrote! So it was amusing reflecting on what I was feeling and experiencing … [Read more...]
How To Go From Mediocre To Remarkable
From the time we're toddlers, we're put into routines by our parents. We're trained to do particular sequences of actions at specific times each day, over and over again. Then we're put into schools that try to teach us discipline and conformity so that we can follow a set curriculum and learn how to interact with others. We follow along without much resistance for many … [Read more...]
We Sure Grow Up Fast: Reflections Of Days Gone By And Brighter Tomorrows
With back to school buzz in the air this time of year, I always find myself thinking back on all the years I used to have the jitters of the first day of school and starting a new grade. I think back to high school mostly because that was a big transition period for me. I changed groups of friends several times, began becoming independent, and finally started to come into my … [Read more...]
How To Get A Scuba Diving Certification: My Bucket List Quest Has Begun!
Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by the ocean and marine life. As much as I love the water, I'm humbled and intimidated by it as well. This past Spring I got a taste of scuba diving, which I never imagined I'd ever have the nerve to try. It was a thrill of a lifetime. And now I've made the bold decision to get my scuba diving certification! When I was younger I … [Read more...]