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My Debt Free Graduation
Last Thursday I made my final payment toward my college loans, paying them off completely. I’m now debt free! I graduated from Auburn in 2009 with a total student debt of around $26,000. The weight of this debt seemed crushing. Before I could venture into the world and discover unique and exciting ways to live,…
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Algorithm of Love
I recently asked out a friend of mine that I greatly admire. She said no, but I wasn’t hurt or upset. I think she made the best decision for herself, and I continue to admire her and wish her the best. Prompted in part by that experience, I felt it was important to clarify in…
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Twilight Zone
I’m sitting down today and for the first time in what seems like forever my mind is quiet. I’m tired, and enjoying the twilight zone that washes over me me when I’m too tired to want anything more, and am instead content with the limitations of my consciousness, ready to surrender to the tide of…
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2011 In Review
Inspired by Tynan’s excellent 2011 post, I decided to follow suit with my own year-end progress report. Quick Stats: Stat Start/first half of 2011 End/last half of 2011 Debt $34,000 (24k college, 10k car) $2,300 (car paid off, 1 college loan remains) Car 2008 Mazda3 1999 Mazda Miata Apartment 2br/2ba (expensive!) 1br/1ba (much less expensive!)…
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Two Things
In order for you to solve a problem in your life, you must believe two things: the problem is important enough to solve, and you can do something about it. Barring these two beliefs, problems in your life only get solved by accident.
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A Weekend’s Activities
I traded this weekend for a few days this week at the LifeTeen musician’s retreat. So, I spent this amazing Saturday indoors, finishing a big project at work (it was a long time coming.) It feels great to have finished the project, but I did miss out on a wonderful day outside. The weather was…
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Adventures and Fun
Thanks to Fotoscape Photography of Auburn, AL for this wonderful shot of me mid-flip! These last few weeks have been pretty incredible. First, I had an awesome time at a parkour jam in Piedmont Park with some old friends from Auburn Parkour and new friends from all over. Then, I was off to Miami (Ft.…
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Ed Sheeran
I love this video. Reminds me of staying up all night at Auburn and seeing the sunrise. Great song, great voice, great rhythm!
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Owning Less
This last month has been a month of big changes for me. I moved to a smaller apartment, got a new desk at work, got a new cell phone, and sold my car to purchase a smaller, cheaper one. Part of the downsizing is financially motivated. I have a lot of college loans that I…
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My Youtube Favorites – 1
This is the first installment of an on-going series I’d like to call “My Youtube Favorites”. I plan to periodically post one (or a few) of my youtube favorites here and share some of my thoughts about what makes each one so great. To kick things off, I’ll start with one of my oldest favorites:
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