The logic behind sitting down to eat is that it makes eating an intentional action. One doesn't eat a fancy dinner like Thanksgiving dinner standing up - traditionally, you all sit down together and it takes some time. Eating standing up or in the car lacks that intention, and psychologically, your brain doesn't perceive it the same way.
Not to mention, if you made yourself sit down every time you just grabbed a nibble as you passed through the kitchen, it would take you a lot more time, and you'd probably be less likely to steal a bite here and there.
All great ideas but you've really missed the best option. If we are talking about a few hundred dollars, why not keep it on your person. Certainly if it is in a wallet and you are robbed you will lose it. Fortunately, I have a colostomy. I have fashioned an internal pouch (yes waterproof) to hold about $500.00. I actually have been robbed at gunpoint but they never thought to check there.
There is a big difference in blogs that present articles rather than news stories. An article presumably would be something to read and remember, and to perhaps gather up more information for a later update to an interesting topic.
Occasionally new information will arrive or ideas surface that will be a substantial improvement on the subject. It can still be added but the post may have worked its way down the ladder and will no longer get the attention it deserves.
It can advantageous all around to consider reposting.
For the reader, reposted articles can be:
More current.
More comprehensive.
Increased content.
General improvement in wording, style, images etc.
Benefits to the blogger:
Takes the pressure off producing a solid, satisfying article the first time.
Posts can improve. Blog gets better.
An important article need not fade into the sunset of time.
Posts as 350-400 words can reappear as 500-600 word articles. Carried forward once again (perhaps unpublished) the reposts could even eventually form the chapters of a book.
A problem I have with this is that any links to the old post will no longer work. I'm wondering about redirects or if there is some other way to handle this. For now and with my programming skills I will just place a link to the updated article which will have a new date and sit at the top of the blog.
It's great to rehash your older posts. With so many posts and topics, one possibly cover them all. Heck, I think I have some great posts, if only people would read and comment.
Its so hard to brown-beg when most pepole at work buy food, but I try to stick to it.
Your ideas are great!
Some of my staples are:
1. rice chips with chunky salsa,
2. corn on the cob and salad with tofu,
3. Huge summer fruit salad and everything leftover from the night before
4. I eat PB sandwiches very rarly, but when I do its either PB and bannana or PB and cinnamon or sometimes pb and honey- so good!
Or, if I really feel that I need a boost, I get cinnamon grahn crackers and put on them. I pair it with fruit cerrots and small soymilk and I am good to go!
5. My new favorite: Rosted veggies (Red peppers, mushrooms, zucinni) in a wrap sometimes by themselves, and sometimes with home made hummus
I can totally relate to the "eating in stages throughout the day" thing. I am a scientist and I spend most of my day in the lab. Since you cant eat in the lab, I have to remind myself that I need to eat and even then I only have 10-15 mins between experiments.
Yes, it's the sense of amazement that seems to be missing for so many people today. I don't really have a strong sense of what other people ought to buy--it's up to them, based on their values. But whatever they do buy ought to be be either stuff that they absolutely need, or else stuff that amazes them.
This particular blog intallment, made me stop and think about how much we take for granted today. i.e., I remember the first time I saw a color TV it was tuned to the Kentucky Derby in the mid 60's at my aunt's house. I was astonished how green the grass was on a tv picture. Today, I can watch the same picture on a computer in my pocket that probably cost less than that color monstrosity did. But I am now less amazed.
I don't think I ever heard of such a bank and am amazed that people actually have so much time to think of such absurd but amusing things. I think creativity is good but insulting a whole nation doesn't do anybody any good. Yes, Latvia is in BIG trouble but people there are not dumb.
Out of curiosity - can you post the link to that bank web page you quoted?
1. Law of 2nd Best: essentially this is knowing when to stop! Often 2nd Best is the best, i.e., filter your choice this way: am I killing myself for xyz (e.g., some glory), or will this kill or hurt me (or others)
2. Keeping forefront the Law of Diminishing Returns
Hi everyone!
I've just read an amazing book called 'Ask And It's Given' by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Roughly, it's all about learning to manifest the law of attraction to create anything you want in your life. I don't know about you but, I always find it a bit tedious making lists of goals and setting objectives etc. This book teaches how to think yourself to the place you want to be, without lots of effort and strife. It says you should rellish the process. I'm experiencing big results and have a new zest for life since I read it.
Give it a go!
Runescape, at least recently, has very good graphics in hd and 70% more gameplay for just $6 (5 pounds or something) The many skills do make it addicting but just limit ur playtime "ive played 3 years... ...Wasted all my life" runescape isnt meant to be played straight 3 years. if u played runescape for 2 hours a day for 3 years, you wont look back and say "i couldve done something with my life..." its not that bad.
P.S. Why does one have to be better then the other? Some like Mind blowing graphics, some like an addicting game, some like the communities.
(ive played non mems before, its pittiful (10k please, noob my mains lv 248, selling account) members is waaay better, better community, not too pricey, RS is overall great, but the 6$ is reallly worth it)
My wife is currently looking for a job similar to this, to provide us with extra savings money. I'll have to forward her this link and thank you all who posted extra links and personal experiences.
We will have to do our homework and avoid scams.
I was shocked when I learned I could get cash back from my credit card at Wal-mart. This is the only place I have found that does this.
But I DO go there rather than the bank to get cash because I get at least 1% cash back on the transaction, and the cashback amount is simply added onto the total charged to my card.
Great post. You are very correct in that if a decision is made while sitting, there has been much more thought put into that decision. Very interesting way of thinking of things.
I couldn't agree more. In fact, a few years ago, when negotiating a used car deal, we actually STOOD UP to leave when the dealer, um, failed to see things our way, I'll say.
Standing up signaled to the dealer that we, the buyers, were done. When we got home we found a message on our machine and we SAT DOWN to discuss their "final" offer.
After sitting down once more with them, we got them to lower their price and we got the car!
I refuse to believe that it's all the banks' fault. They were coerced to offer these subprime mortgages, and more by... wait for it... the government. Just google "Community Reinvestment Act"
so instead we should just let those good old fashioned banks get these houses back? that sounds like a brilliant idea. not only do they get all our bailout money, but they also get our houses! what a great deal! the banks get all the money, and we get to keep our good ol' fashioned american work ethic intact!
what is going to happen when regular americans get the same benefits that big corporations get? it won't be long before the whole system goes through a major reform. the sooner the better.
so instead we should just let those good old fashioned banks get these houses back? that sounds like a brilliant idea. not only do they get all our bailout money, but they also get our houses! what a great deal! the banks get all the money, and we get to keep our good ol' fashioned american work ethic intact!
what is going to happen when regular americans get the same benefits that big corporations get? it won't be long before the whole system goes through a major reform. the sooner the better.
It's been a bit over a year since you made your post, and hopefully you've had better luck searching for employment. When I was first looking for a job, I was in exactly your position, and even with years of experience as a freelancer I could never get hired. The one factor that did make things easier was the fact that I was a teenager. No mortgage, no bills.
I took advantage of that and to get "proper" experience, I signed on for an internship. That was the best decision I ever made, and I think it had a definite impact on subsequent applications and interviews. Not many people walk in to an interview with reference letters on Congressional letterhead! It didn't matter whether the job was government or private industry: in many cases the fact that it looked impressive was enough. Just like the fluff questions that interviewers ask - it really is all about shmoozing (to an extent) and how graceful you can be under pressure.
If you go to a university, apply for jobs on campus - they usually give preference to students, and that way you can also get "proper" experience. I did that too, and it helped me get teaching experience while I was in grad school. That, in turn, helped other interviewers see I had a demonstrated record of explaining difficult concepts to people in terms they could understand. This came in handy for the IT interviews I went to. It also helped when I changed careers to my present job. One of the questions there was: "How would you explain the concepts of mean, median and mode to someone on the street?"
On my very first interview ever, the interviewer said they wanted someone with more experience. My response was that I was a fast learner because of my previous experience in the field as a freelancer, blah blah blah. They were happy with that. A few jobs later, another interviewer said that (rather rudely too). There were two other people on the panel, and one of them looked surprised. I decided to gamble, so I said (politely), "I must have some decent experience, otherwise I would not be here at this interview." She turned bright red and we moved on to the next question. I didn't get the job because (I found out through the grapevine) they had someone in mind and this was a clumsy way of conveniently eliminating their competition. I also found out the person who asked that question was later fired for violating state HR laws.
The bottom line is this: make use of your situation as best you can, then at an interview, do what politicians do and put a positive spin on it. Best of luck!
The logic behind sitting down to eat is that it makes eating an intentional action. One doesn't eat a fancy dinner like Thanksgiving dinner standing up - traditionally, you all sit down together and it takes some time. Eating standing up or in the car lacks that intention, and psychologically, your brain doesn't perceive it the same way.
Not to mention, if you made yourself sit down every time you just grabbed a nibble as you passed through the kitchen, it would take you a lot more time, and you'd probably be less likely to steal a bite here and there.
But a seat-of-the-pants sort of analysis will generally be good enough to let you put items like this into roughly the right order.
I'm sure most people have no idea how to do such a calculation. Would you like to provide a Top 10 (or Top 5) list? Or a few examples?
You might enjoy "I, Pencil," by Leonard Read.
All great ideas but you've really missed the best option. If we are talking about a few hundred dollars, why not keep it on your person. Certainly if it is in a wallet and you are robbed you will lose it. Fortunately, I have a colostomy. I have fashioned an internal pouch (yes waterproof) to hold about $500.00. I actually have been robbed at gunpoint but they never thought to check there.
I've started repostings (2 so far of 78)
There is a big difference in blogs that present articles rather than news stories. An article presumably would be something to read and remember, and to perhaps gather up more information for a later update to an interesting topic.
Occasionally new information will arrive or ideas surface that will be a substantial improvement on the subject. It can still be added but the post may have worked its way down the ladder and will no longer get the attention it deserves.
It can advantageous all around to consider reposting.
For the reader, reposted articles can be:
More current.
More comprehensive.
Increased content.
General improvement in wording, style, images etc.
Benefits to the blogger:
Takes the pressure off producing a solid, satisfying article the first time.
Posts can improve. Blog gets better.
An important article need not fade into the sunset of time.
Posts as 350-400 words can reappear as 500-600 word articles. Carried forward once again (perhaps unpublished) the reposts could even eventually form the chapters of a book.
A problem I have with this is that any links to the old post will no longer work. I'm wondering about redirects or if there is some other way to handle this. For now and with my programming skills I will just place a link to the updated article which will have a new date and sit at the top of the blog.
What do you think?
It's great to rehash your older posts. With so many posts and topics, one possibly cover them all. Heck, I think I have some great posts, if only people would read and comment.
Rgds,
Laser
http://richby30retireby40.blogspot.com/
Its so hard to brown-beg when most pepole at work buy food, but I try to stick to it.
Your ideas are great!
Some of my staples are:
1. rice chips with chunky salsa,
2. corn on the cob and salad with tofu,
3. Huge summer fruit salad and everything leftover from the night before
4. I eat PB sandwiches very rarly, but when I do its either PB and bannana or PB and cinnamon or sometimes pb and honey- so good!
Or, if I really feel that I need a boost, I get cinnamon grahn crackers and put on them. I pair it with fruit cerrots and small soymilk and I am good to go!
5. My new favorite: Rosted veggies (Red peppers, mushrooms, zucinni) in a wrap sometimes by themselves, and sometimes with home made hummus
I can totally relate to the "eating in stages throughout the day" thing. I am a scientist and I spend most of my day in the lab. Since you cant eat in the lab, I have to remind myself that I need to eat and even then I only have 10-15 mins between experiments.
:) Thank you for making brown begging cool again!
Yes, it's the sense of amazement that seems to be missing for so many people today. I don't really have a strong sense of what other people ought to buy--it's up to them, based on their values. But whatever they do buy ought to be be either stuff that they absolutely need, or else stuff that amazes them.
This particular blog intallment, made me stop and think about how much we take for granted today. i.e., I remember the first time I saw a color TV it was tuned to the Kentucky Derby in the mid 60's at my aunt's house. I was astonished how green the grass was on a tv picture. Today, I can watch the same picture on a computer in my pocket that probably cost less than that color monstrosity did. But I am now less amazed.
What you're trying to preach is voluntary simplicity? :) want not, waste not?
I find that being a minimalist and cutting back on things, while asking myself if I really need it, tends to help me put things in perspective.
Sometimes, I end up delaying purchases so long that I don't buy them any more, or find a similar substitute for free or cheaper.
I don't think I ever heard of such a bank and am amazed that people actually have so much time to think of such absurd but amusing things. I think creativity is good but insulting a whole nation doesn't do anybody any good. Yes, Latvia is in BIG trouble but people there are not dumb.
Out of curiosity - can you post the link to that bank web page you quoted?
What's the logic behind sitting to eat?
I tried looking around online, but was unable to find that dieting tip explained (or even duplicated elsewhere).
Thanks!
David
You're right. This article is definitely worth reading! I'll be linking to it in my blog, too. Thank you.
I find these two filers help:
1. Law of 2nd Best: essentially this is knowing when to stop! Often 2nd Best is the best, i.e., filter your choice this way: am I killing myself for xyz (e.g., some glory), or will this kill or hurt me (or others)
2. Keeping forefront the Law of Diminishing Returns
Hi everyone!
I've just read an amazing book called 'Ask And It's Given' by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Roughly, it's all about learning to manifest the law of attraction to create anything you want in your life. I don't know about you but, I always find it a bit tedious making lists of goals and setting objectives etc. This book teaches how to think yourself to the place you want to be, without lots of effort and strife. It says you should rellish the process. I'm experiencing big results and have a new zest for life since I read it.
Give it a go!
Runescape, at least recently, has very good graphics in hd and 70% more gameplay for just $6 (5 pounds or something) The many skills do make it addicting but just limit ur playtime "ive played 3 years... ...Wasted all my life" runescape isnt meant to be played straight 3 years. if u played runescape for 2 hours a day for 3 years, you wont look back and say "i couldve done something with my life..." its not that bad.
P.S. Why does one have to be better then the other? Some like Mind blowing graphics, some like an addicting game, some like the communities.
(ive played non mems before, its pittiful (10k please, noob my mains lv 248, selling account) members is waaay better, better community, not too pricey, RS is overall great, but the 6$ is reallly worth it)
My wife is currently looking for a job similar to this, to provide us with extra savings money. I'll have to forward her this link and thank you all who posted extra links and personal experiences.
We will have to do our homework and avoid scams.
Haha, great tips - but I have to share my misreading in this sentence:
"But I now believe that if I sat down and thought about the merchandise in my cart, maybe I would spend less."
I picture you sitting down in your cart to think about the merchandise. :)
I was shocked when I learned I could get cash back from my credit card at Wal-mart. This is the only place I have found that does this.
But I DO go there rather than the bank to get cash because I get at least 1% cash back on the transaction, and the cashback amount is simply added onto the total charged to my card.
Awesome.
Great post. You are very correct in that if a decision is made while sitting, there has been much more thought put into that decision. Very interesting way of thinking of things.
I couldn't agree more. In fact, a few years ago, when negotiating a used car deal, we actually STOOD UP to leave when the dealer, um, failed to see things our way, I'll say.
Standing up signaled to the dealer that we, the buyers, were done. When we got home we found a message on our machine and we SAT DOWN to discuss their "final" offer.
After sitting down once more with them, we got them to lower their price and we got the car!
I refuse to believe that it's all the banks' fault. They were coerced to offer these subprime mortgages, and more by... wait for it... the government. Just google "Community Reinvestment Act"
so instead we should just let those good old fashioned banks get these houses back? that sounds like a brilliant idea. not only do they get all our bailout money, but they also get our houses! what a great deal! the banks get all the money, and we get to keep our good ol' fashioned american work ethic intact!
what is going to happen when regular americans get the same benefits that big corporations get? it won't be long before the whole system goes through a major reform. the sooner the better.
so instead we should just let those good old fashioned banks get these houses back? that sounds like a brilliant idea. not only do they get all our bailout money, but they also get our houses! what a great deal! the banks get all the money, and we get to keep our good ol' fashioned american work ethic intact!
what is going to happen when regular americans get the same benefits that big corporations get? it won't be long before the whole system goes through a major reform. the sooner the better.
Hi James,
It's been a bit over a year since you made your post, and hopefully you've had better luck searching for employment. When I was first looking for a job, I was in exactly your position, and even with years of experience as a freelancer I could never get hired. The one factor that did make things easier was the fact that I was a teenager. No mortgage, no bills.
I took advantage of that and to get "proper" experience, I signed on for an internship. That was the best decision I ever made, and I think it had a definite impact on subsequent applications and interviews. Not many people walk in to an interview with reference letters on Congressional letterhead! It didn't matter whether the job was government or private industry: in many cases the fact that it looked impressive was enough. Just like the fluff questions that interviewers ask - it really is all about shmoozing (to an extent) and how graceful you can be under pressure.
If you go to a university, apply for jobs on campus - they usually give preference to students, and that way you can also get "proper" experience. I did that too, and it helped me get teaching experience while I was in grad school. That, in turn, helped other interviewers see I had a demonstrated record of explaining difficult concepts to people in terms they could understand. This came in handy for the IT interviews I went to. It also helped when I changed careers to my present job. One of the questions there was: "How would you explain the concepts of mean, median and mode to someone on the street?"
On my very first interview ever, the interviewer said they wanted someone with more experience. My response was that I was a fast learner because of my previous experience in the field as a freelancer, blah blah blah. They were happy with that. A few jobs later, another interviewer said that (rather rudely too). There were two other people on the panel, and one of them looked surprised. I decided to gamble, so I said (politely), "I must have some decent experience, otherwise I would not be here at this interview." She turned bright red and we moved on to the next question. I didn't get the job because (I found out through the grapevine) they had someone in mind and this was a clumsy way of conveniently eliminating their competition. I also found out the person who asked that question was later fired for violating state HR laws.
The bottom line is this: make use of your situation as best you can, then at an interview, do what politicians do and put a positive spin on it. Best of luck!