Ahh, traveling. The iconic “dream life” that so many people aspire to. Personally, I’m a huge fan of cultural immersive traveling – not only does it provide an opportunity for personal growth, but it can also have some surprising health benefits. Over the years, I’ve had many people ask me how I travel as much as I… Read More How to travel without time or money
Thanksgiving day was yesterday, and consequently I’ve been thinking a lot about the subject of thankfulness. Thankfulness is something that almost everyone would agree is important, and yet at the same time almost everyone neglects to actually establish the habit of giving thanks. Why is that?
One of my favorite things to experience when I am in a new place is the food. But our own hometowns also have great restaurants that we can try, although many people seem to forget that when they’re not traveling.
Continuing in the theme of great fall-themed activities, let’s talk about another seasonal classic – corn mazes. A great one just north of Atlanta is Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. Uncle Shuck’s is open Fridays through Sundays in October and November. They also have a haunted maze that’s open every weekend in October.
Fall is a great time for seasonal activities. There are festivals, plays, parades, and all sorts of other events that only happen once a year. One of my personal favorites is pumpkin carving. It doesn’t really take very long, so you can easily do it in a single evening after work. If you’d rather take… Read More An Easy Fall Activity That Costs Less Than $10
I recently read an article by Chelsea Fagan entitled “What Happens When You Live Abroad”. It’s a great read, but misses an important part of the story –what happens when you return. What they don’t talk about is the culture shock you feel all over again after you’ve returned to your home country. There is… Read More What Happens When You Return
I’ve been married for about 2 months now. We’re definitely still newlyweds. In that short amount of time, I’ve already come to dread the question “How is married life?” This is far and above the most common question I’ve been asked since the wedding day. It’s hit or miss as to whether people will ask me about my job,… Read More The One Question You Should Never Ask Newlyweds
We’ve all been there. Wishing away our current circumstances in favor of the next stage of life. Getting jealous of our friends’ successes because they outshine our own. Telling ourselves that “if only…” then we’d truly be happy. However, as I wrote about in more detail here, true happiness is a choice, not a situation. … Read More 3 Easy Habits To Help You Become A Happier Person
Have you ever said “I’ll be happy when…” or “I’d be more content if…”? It doesn’t really matter how you choose to fill those blanks in; if you can relate to thinking along those sometimes, then you are in good company. The vast majority of the world has suffered from “grass is always greener” syndrome… Read More Why You Should Choose To Be Happy
