Lifestyle
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Looking for your first place? Wondering if you should buy or rent? Here’s a guide:
We all know people in both boats, some people jump right into apartment living, perhaps with roommates, others decide to purchase a home/condo and make it their own. While I’ve learned the benefits to both ways at different times, my goal is to buy a place as soon as possible. Let me fill you in on the whys, and which benefits each choice presents. That said, apartments, homes, and condos all have their distinct advantages. To help you make the decision that’s best for you, here’s a brief overview of the pros/cons for each option along with my own personal recommendation at the end. First, apartments. One of the biggest…
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Is being the next “_____” helpful or harmful?
You often hear of stars get compared to another from the past, or, people will say someone is the next generation’s so and so. While this may be an honor at sometimes, is it actually helpful or harmful to the person and or society involved? First the positives. Notoriety, if its someone you meant to be or are proud to be, having your name associated with theirs could arguably be great marketing and encourage any and/or all their fans to find you. Unfortunately, it could be detrimental to be directly associated with another person and potentially judged against them. It could mean less creative freedom as well. I think it’s…
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Every Season Has a Reason to Smile.
I know it sounds cheesy, but stick with me. I don’t just mean the seasons of the year, I also mean seasons of life, and while we’re at it, TV show seasons too. I mean, if your favorite show’s characters are on screen again, whether or not you like the new season or not, their presence should have some value as the producers noticed enough value in the show to keep it going. But back to my original point. Spring is here, and I am still on the search for a great company and role to take for full-time work. At the same time I also realize that I’ve found…
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No Matter Your Politics, Think Greener, I mean, Why Not?!
I’m not the greenest thumb on the planet, but I am for being intentional. What does that look like? I understand that we need to be good stewards of what we’ve been given and that includes our wonderful planet. I love that there are so many companies and individuals making an effort to create businesses from that, it means more money naturally goes to these endeavors and boosts our overall economy. The harder people work to create great renewable, value-driven products, and services the better off most everyone is. As long as you don’t pressure others to go with your way of thinking or demand the government put (usually) inefficient…
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The Glader Family Motorcyclists
This post starts with me giving a quick lesson on the pronunciation of my last name. It’s Glader. As in Glad-er. As in I’m Glader than you. Or I’m happier than you. Now that that is clear, I’ll move on. I grew up Baptist (and I still am) and homeschooled (when I was little). We are Midwesterners, living in the suburbs. Not exactly the poster family for motorcycling but here we are. One of my grandpas have ridden, my Dad and mom do, my Dad’s brother and my aunt, my great aunt and uncle too, even some of my cousins now, as well as family friends ride. I don’t say…
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Tales Of a (College) Commuter
Did I mention I was a commuter in college? I made the most of it and I loved it. A friend in college once questioned my love for commuter life at college, saying “Katie (my nickname) I bet you really actually would like to live on campus.” What did I tell him?: “Yup, Rob (not his real name) I would, but I wouldn’t be able to attend here and live on campus, I’m thankful enough that I get to finish my degree here as it is. Rob was a commuter too, mind you. What seemed like every other person at college whether they live on campus or not I swear:…
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Learn From People Whom You Disagree With and Those You Don’t Get Along With
You don’t have to take on their views or opinion, or their attitude, character or peresonality for that matter, but often you can even learn about yourself and your own views through others. Just don’t let them affect you for the worst. Everyone has acquaintances and perhaps friends that they disagree with. What’s interesting is the common ground you can find, especially if both parties cooperate, and try to find common ground. You see I’ve learned a lot from people I don’t agree with much on. I’ve learned even more from those I don’t get along with, I’ve learned about how I don’t want to come across and how can…
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Wardrobe Maintainence
So last year, I went all year without buying anything for my closet, with two exceptions. I bought a Vikings jersey at the thrift store for $1.75 and I bought new sneakers in time for my LA trip for $120. Other than that I didn’t have anything new to wear unless I was given it, which was the case a number of times I’ll admit as well. What a challenge this was! But I appreciated how much I saved, and how much I experimented with what I already own. There’s also some other maintenance and organization tools that I make use of in wardrobe upkeep. I have a simple, boxy…
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Growing Up
…is weird. All the sudden I’ve found myself an adult and all my friends are starting their careers. Many of my teacher friends have their own classrooms instead of sitting in them with me as a student. My nursing friends are working in hospitals. Don’t get me wrong I’m quite proud of my friends, they’ve worked hard, as have I but suddenly things seem different, not a bad different really either, just different. Add on this the fact that the kids I worked with in junior high are now in high school. And I’m still working with them, it’s crazy to think they’ll be in college soon. As my friend’s…
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Style Matters
I’m hardly the most in vogue person, but I see the value in style and cultivating you’re own sense of it. I also think its important for everyone to consider what they’re own style is. Whether you’re a man or a woman there are certain things you can do to figure out what your style is and elevate it through research, and some experimentation. Here’s some tools I’ve found helpful for developing my style, though this is hardly the end all be all. Don’t know where to start with determining your style? Pick out three different stores that come to mind when you think of your style, or the style…
