I tried mystery shopping a few years ago. I thought it would be fun way to earn extra money so I decided to try it out. I found it was a nice way to earn extra money while doing something I actually enjoy. I stopped shopping for a couple of years for various reasons and I picked it up again. Many of my friends and co-workers have asked me what it’s like and how to start doing it.
Two thousand seven was a tough year. My life didn’t move in the direction I wanted it to go for most of the year. The woman I dated for two years moved to Philadelphia. I experienced company lay-offs twice. I dealt with a horrible landlord that stole half of my security deposit. Things in life aren’t guaranteed. These events eventually guided me towards the right path.
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No audition tape is necassary. January first resolutions are not required. The time to change is now. Getting to a healthy weight is a long journey that many people struggle with. I’ve struggle with it in the past but I realized how the journey is easy when I decided that it will be. I realized how easy it can be after hiking with my brothers on North Manitou Island. I lost four pounds in two days.
My mom taught me well. Besides student loans, I’ve lived relatively debt free. I also saved of my money in retirement accounts. It allowed me to help others, give freely, and allowed me to earn money with my head and not my hands. My financial health is quite different today. I am stressed out by debt, lack the financial resources to jump on any opportunities that present themselves, unable to save for retirement, and incapable of helping others and giving to charity. It’s time to get back to basics.
The current version of this website is created to document my progress towards living my life fully, inspire others to do the same, offer ideas and insights, and educate myself and others. I will touch on a variety of subjects with the central focus of helping myself and others live a better and more rewarding life. The primary goal for the next year will be building a strong foundation to live a better life.
