| Welcome. Take a seat. Make yourself comfortable. Pour yourself a tea. Put your feet up on my coffee table. Hell—remove your pants if it makes you feel at ease. [1] This is a safe, non-judgemental environment. [2](Just don’t get creepy and tell me about it, okay?)Below is a listof my top posts in various categories.Read. Enjoy. Subscribe. |  |
| [1] It’s recommend that you remain pants-on if you’re aboard public transport. The elderly are particularly averse to the pants-free reading movement. [2] This environment is non-judgemental because I don’t know who you are. If I did, I would totally judge you. | |
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I want to quit my job and follow my dream, but—Here’s a list of common excuses for enduring a miserable job, and examples of people who have fought to break free. |
“I’m Afraid to Fail” And Other Excuses for Being AverageAsk yourself: how many of your daily decisions revolve around avoiding failure? |
When your once-in-a-lifetime adventure is over.So you’ve returned from a big adventure, and you’ve got the post-travel blues. Now what? |
When people don’t support your dreamsHave you ever had your dream stomped on by an unsupportive person in your life? I call these people “assholes.” |
Chasing The Carrot Of TomorrowSociety puts pressure on us to be always on the run, chasing one goal after another. But is that good? |
Want to read about writing and publishing?
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My Journey: Self-Published To Big Publishing DealI launched my self-published book in the first week of September. In just over two months, I’ve landed some big publishing deals and a movie deal. Here’s how it all happened. |
The Rough Road To WritervilleWriterville. It’s a tough place to live that shouldn’t be mistaken for a relaxing getaway destination. |
Finding The Determination To Finish Writing A BookWhen I began writing, I feared the project would end up frolicking with the dusty bunnies in the corner of a room. I finished. Here’s how. |
Sex and the Magic Secrets to Getting PublishedDo women have an advantage over men when it comes to selling books? According to some, getting published is all about sex. |
Learning How To Play: How I Made My Work Fun AgainAfter reaching a point of burn out, something had to change. I moved to Thailand and learned how to play again. |
Want to go on a vicarious adventure?
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Giving a Makeover to a Five Dollar Bungalow in ThailandIn the hills a tropical island, we found a bungalow that costs less per day than a Venti Caramel Frappuccino. |
An Adventure on Two Wheels in LaosFalling in love with motorcycle touring while exploring the Bolaven Plateau in Southern Laos. |
Getting Rid of all my StuffWhen you decide to set off traveling indefinitely, there’s one big problem that tends to get in the way: STUFF. |
Surviving a Train Crash in ThailandEn route from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, we were involved in a train crash … and not in a metaphorical sense. |
When Travel is ShockingHave you ever witnessed anything shocking on your travels? I have. |
Want to have a giggle?
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The Trouble With BloggingI began my blog with a sense of reckless abandon. Nobody was reading, so I could be sassy and crude. But then I got locked up … |
Why You Should Never Trust a GeckoI used to think these lizards were cute, but that was before I got to know them. Here’s why I can no longer trust geckos … |
Open Letter To A Stranger In A HelmetDear bicycle commuter, We haven’t formally met. Yes, we’ve spoken before. Well, more accurately: you’ve spoken to me, and by ‘spoken’ I mean ‘yelled abuse at.’ Remember? |
Um … What Is That Thing Doing In My Pants?Warning: despite the innocent nature of this post, images may be unsuitable for minors, prudes and office workers. |
Erections On EverestThere’s an unexpected pill you can take to prevent mountain sickness, but it may require you to pack one of these cute little numbers. |
