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Wandering Inspiration: Reflections from an Artistic Slacker

By Blakesjourney

It was during our first round the world trip when I truly associated myself with the title of “artist.” I have played guitar and been fascinated with several fine arts (visual art, lyric/music composition, photography, and even a short stint in puppet-making) for as long as I can remember.  It is with no exaggeration... »

Human Kindness

By Lindsey

In light of the saying, “when it rains, it pours,” I believe that when the sun is shining you might get burnt.  Sometimes it seems like bad things come in droves; but lately the opposite has been true for me.  My karma must be particularly good for one reason or another.  I have had... »

The Evolution of “Splurging”

By Lindsey

Tuesday, September 29, is Blake’s birthday.  Typically, Blake and I would have thrown one HUGE party over Blake’s birthday weekend.  The party is usually on a Saturday night, and we really try to make the parties fun.  We usually spend about $150 each on the night of awesomeness.  We invite all of our friends,... »

Making the Family Rounds (On a Budget)

By Lindsey

When you’re preparing to leave the country for a year, you tend to think about what might happen when you’re away.  The last time Blake and I traveled for a lengthy amount of time, my grandfather died and while I was livin’ it up in Italy, the rest of my family was making funeral... »

Saving $34,000 in Ten Months…

By Lindsey

Teachers don’t make a lot of money; especially teachers that have less than five years of experience.  I have been teaching for four years now.  I typically earn about $2,600 per month after taxes.  However, I recently completed a master’s program which will give me a slight pay increase.  The raise is supposed to be... »