Protecting Your Assets with a Collar
Until recently, I had never purchased any stock options. Of course, I was familiar with the concept, especially because having a large share of options in a company I worked for going public allowed me to…
Pop Vertigo
I have been working on a list of songs. These songs are vanilla. Generally pop or mainstream songs. If you look at the list, you may assume it's a generic Millennial bop list. Taking Back Sunday…
2025 Movies To See
Another year, another AMC A-List. I won't be able to sign up for A-List again until April this year. So what movies are coming, and are any worth watching? February Becoming Led Zepplin (February 14) Captain…
All The Time Travel Movies
Over the last decade, I have been working on accumulating all the time-travel movies that exist. I know that streaming has taken over the world, and although it is nice to be able to easily watch…
Beginner Barista
The machines have arrived, and I am learning how to brew espresso. I watched multiple hours of how-to videos on making coffee, but I am learn-by-doinger. I try to get general knowledge from videos and online…
Another New Car
We ordered and obtained a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV at the start of the pandemic. I wanted to give it the license plate, "VANNA," because it was a white van… We bought it because we saved…
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…
