Follow your passion and never work a day in your life. At least that’s what they say. But is it true? It’s weird that nice-sounding advice like “do what you love” is so controversial, but it really is. Some people fall on the side of following your passion. They think that living a life true …
Should You Follow Your Passion? Absolutely! But Not Like That! Read More »
Dark tunnels, old tricking springs, the smell of yeast in the air…and free samples? The Yuengling Brewery tour has it all! At the height of coal’s popularity, Pottsville, PA, was one of the richest cities in the county. Funded by the coal of the surrounding mountains, it was a lively place rich with culture. It …
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People, especially women, don’t advocate for themselves enough. We’ve been taught to trust the experts, to be nice, to make others feel better about themselves, to not make waves. But we aren’t taught something even more important – to stand up for ourselves, to speak up when something isn’t right, to demand to be heard. …
Self Advocacy is More Important than Ever. Here’s How to do it Read More »
Our 45th month was pretty consistent with our 44th month. Summer slumps, lower traffic on the weekends, just barely getting to the ten thousand pageview goal. But we did make it this month, and the last few weeks (notably once schools started again) were much better than the first few weeks (when people were still …
A new, horrifying trend has made its way onto the Twitch scene. It’s an insidious raid, full of bots (and unfortunately people) saying hateful things, following then unfollowing again, and doing whatever they can to disrupt not only the streamers but the viewer’s Twitch experience. These horrible events are known as Twitch hate raids, and …
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Traveling the world is a dream for many of us. The problem is that it’s so expensive, it seems out of reach. But what if you could get paid to travel? Instead of spending thousands of dollars on an international vacation, you can find ways for companies and brands to pay you to travel the …
Money Conversations are hard. Just the thought of sitting down with a partner to discuss variations in spending habits can cause a sense of existential dread. What if it doesn’t go well? Can we still be together if we don’t have the same money goals? Are our differences insurmountable? The thing is – financial problems …
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Journals are amazing. I’ve written numerous posts talking about the benefits of journaling, not only for self-care and wellness but for inspiration and fun. Productivity and organization are also great, and I’ve written about being more productive, planning your day, and getting stuff done. But did you know that there’s a tool that seeks to …
Starting a Bullet Journal – Everything You Need to Know Read More »
I want to be an artist. But not just an artist – that would be too easy. No, I want to be an artist whose paintings are appreciated in museums hundreds of years from now! But, since I don’t actually paint that much, I thought it would be fun to recognize the most famous painters …
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on Coast Fire – defining what it is and what some major assumptions are. But I didn’t dive into calculating coast fire or making a plan for when you finally reach it. That’s what this post is for! I will use my ballpark coast fire numbers …
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