Espresso Machines
My Dad's birthday is in December, so he usually gets shafted on birthday gifts. He also never really wants anything significant for his birthday or Christmas. This year, I paid back a fraction of what he…
2024 Streaks in Review (Part Three)
We conclude our three-part series in my current streaks. No Caffeine (111 days in 2024) I'm done tracking my caffeine for now. I may start tracking the actual amount, but I don't feel the need to…
2024 Streaks in Review (Part Two)
There are so many streaks that I need multiple posts to track all of them. Part 1 Blogging (1412-day streak) My blogs have taken a slight turn for the better. I did a lot of college research,…
2024 Streaks in Review (Part One)
Another year, another 365 days of pushing my limits. As the clock ticks down on 2024, it's time to reflect on the streaks that defined my year, the lessons learned, and whether these habits still serve…
Top 30 Colleges and AP Exam Credits
After seeing that, you can get an economics degree from UIUC with one year of actual coursework. I now want to see how well the top colleges will handle any AP exam you take. #1 M.I.T.…
Hypothetically MinMaxing AP Credits and College Hours
Since there are 39 AP opportunities, how many tests could you take that would actually save you time on your college degree? Understanding the AP credit landscape is a complex task. It's important to note that…
Soulslike
I am a gamer. When I bought my PS5, it came packaged with a remake of Demon's Souls. The graphics looked great, but I never started playing it until a month ago. I have played various…
Top University High School Course Requirements
Each university differs in what they expect from applicants for their high school course loads. If you plan to apply to a specific school, you should know if you need that extra year of math. Below…
2025 Univerisity Rankings
Earlier this year, I broke down the top universities. I have since discovered that new rankings come out in the fall, so I have updated the rankings for 2025. I used eight different resources for rankings.…
Surprise New Car Winner
After all my research, I realized that my oldest child would drive a car—a brand-new 2025 Toyota Camry. We started looking at affordable SUVs and realized there was no strong need for an SUV anytime soon.…
