I’ve been running barefoot (in water socks) for the past month and I’ve come to the conclusion that most exercise in pointless. Making time to work out is a constant struggle for me as I’m sure it is for a lot people. There’s got to be a better way to stay fit rather than forcing [...]
If you ever had the privilege of living on a Navy ship, then you’ll understand the joys of trying to dry your towel in a berthing. The space is basically dark 24 hours a day with little ventilation and no sunlight. This creates less than ideal conditions for drying towels. After a while, your towel [...]
We all have our guilty pleasures. Some people are really into buying CD’s. Others are avid movie collectors. I love to read and I love books. Recently, I’ve really been into downloading e-books on my iPod Kindle app. It’s amazing. You can find something you’re interested in reading, buy it and within minutes it’s on [...]
For most people, their cars are their second biggest expense. According to a 2004 AAA study, the average American spends $8,410 per year ($700/month) to own a vehicle. And that includes everything from the car payments, insurance, gas, oil, car washes, registration fees, taxes, parking, tolls, and repairs. In the 2004 study, the cost of gasoline was $1.17 a gallon. [...]