There are many things that have changed drastically with the technological advancements of today’s world. We no longer meet face to face, we have conversations with strangers over the web and we often times send a pre-formated electronic card without even reading it. This Art of Thank You is about restoring the simple act of thanking someone for something you appreciate.
Not to long ago, writing a thank you card was something that was practiced by those of all ages and…
[Read More...]It is incredible how easily accessible our bank accounts have become with the proliferation of ATM machines across the globe. From nearly anywhere in the world I am able to withdraw cash from my checking account and in Chicago alone there are thousands of ATM machines. These machines aren’t limited to being attached to banks, but they can now be found dotting every street corner, inside of bars, and there are even temporary machines setup at concerts and summer festivals. …
[Read More...]After my last update, I thought I was set for a solid less than $100 week (click here for details on the $100 Challenge). I had plenty of groceries and nothing in my sites that would put be overboard. This all came to a screeching halt when as I sat working from home on Friday, my power suddenly turned off. I went through the normal procedures of checking the electrical breakers and found that everything looked normal. Next I checked with…
[Read More...]As a frequent traveler I find myself often times wandering any given airport looking behind rows of seats, around pillars and in random hall-ways for those beautiful silver plates with black faces which will give power to my laptop, mobile phone, etc. Yes, I am that guy that everyone think is looking for a place to plant a bomb, but is really just trying to get some juice in order to get on the internet.
So, the question stands, why is…
[Read More...]Thought I would check-in and show everyone how the challenge is going.
First, here is my basic diet - eggs, toast, orange juice, deli meat, chips and salsa, turkey dogs, chicken breast, salad mix, tomatos, cucumber, apple sauce and tuna fish. This should shed some light on how I’m able to get ahead on my grocery shopping. To date, here is what I have spent:
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