Is This Humanity?
I remember the first day of school after moving and being told to get in a line based on who our homeroom teacher was. I honestly can't tell you anything about my teacher, their face, age,…
Supply & Demand
One of the things that has beaten in to my head when trying to understand economics is "Supply & Demand." It's why scalpers can sell PS5s for a premium and why you can get a copy…
Mindful Meditation
Over 1000 days ago, sometime in September 2018 I started a daily meditation. I have missed two days since then, so my current streak is only a little over 250 days, but it's something I have…
FIRE Drawdown Plan
Most people don't think about their retirement at all. A smaller portion contributes to a small portion to their 401K and assumes they'll figure it out when they get old enough. But almost no one thinks…
Running 10 Miles a Day in Quarantine
I last updated you on my running streak in October. I had run for over 6 months. I'm now able to tell you I successfully ran for 10 or more miles every day, for an entire…
Tinder for Kids
My brother gave me this idea... He may have presented it a lot more eloquently, but I enjoy this phrasing much more. There's a standard pitching strategy when you have a new startup idea. You compare…
Intermittent Fasting for a Year
I spent most of my childhood enjoying sweets and playing video games. Food helped me through difficult times, including those when I felt bad about being overweight. This scene in Austin Powers really summed things up…
Retirement Update: February 2021
I will turn 39 in April, and I have been retired for almost 9 months now. All thanks to Top Gun and Office Space. How's Retired Life? That's the question I get most often. I feel…
Am I Really Learning Piano?
My Mom always wanted me to learn piano. I never saw the joy in it. I had to practice piano for about a year when I was a kid. I stressed over how little I practiced.…
EpicFieldTrip.com
Did you know I have another blog? epicfieldtrip.com Before the pandemic, I actually had a vision of a beautiful way to spend the first fall of my retired life. I wanted to visit every NFL stadium…
