This is great information, and I will be looking for these noodle varieties. One point I want to take issue with, though, is the idea of one's brain being sluggish on a low-carb diet. I never noticed that to be the case. Quite the contrary, when I overdo it on carbs is when my brain gets foggy.
i been wit netspend for 6 years and i can say that i haver no issues i have had wells fargo and they take your money .1 penny over and blame u have 36 over drft fee netspend does not happen so you all are makeing a big deal for nothing GREAT COMPANY AND I NEVER HAD A ANY ISSUES IN FACT WHEN I HAD A OSSUE WIT SOMEONE TAKEING MONAY IT WAS RESLOEVD IN A FEW HRS NOT DAY AND IT WAS ON A FRIDAY
I do the nearest five and divide by 5 . If the check is $46.32 I use 45 and divide by 5 thus I leave a $9 tip. If the check is $58.65, I use $60 and divide by 5, thus I leave a $12 dollar tip.
I actually got a pretty OK deal from a Hilton about a week ago. I'd been traveling by car from Utah to Maryland, and finally had to take a rest and get a decent night sleep. The hotel only had one room left, and it was one of the deluxe rooms, but the caveat was that it was a smoking room.
The clerk said they usually go for about $140 a night but he would knock it down to $100 because it was the last room. I told him I only needed the room for about 5 hours to shower and get a few hours of sleep, and he knocked it down to $79.
So, it wasn't the $40 room that I was hoping to get, but it was nice to have a bed to sleep in rather than the car at a rest stop! And I got an OK deal out of it. Saving $60 bucks on the room helped too.
There's a man who lives in my neighborhood who is either a hoarder or someone who dives and then sells stuff on CL - I'm not sure which, because he's afraid of my dogs and runs the other direction when he sees me. Yes, a grown man is afraid of a shih tzu.
Because of him and other homeless people in the area, we've just taken to leaving usable goods outside of the dumpster rather than throwing it in. It's hard for everyone to watch him lean into the dumpster and dig around (plus, there are bags of dog poop in there), so we just stack the items neatly at the base of the dumpster. They're always gone within 12 hours.
The people who use this dumpster (as a dumpster) throw away some of the best stuff. I'm often tempted to grab things, but I don't have the space or the time to clean them up to resell or give away.
I've always like the "Do it with respect" philosophy. It's not one you hear as much as some of the others, so it's nice to read it in a post. I think it makes a person more mindful and humble in their duties, which brings a sense of pleasure and happiness.
In answer to your question, "Would you work if you didn't have to?"
No.
I've always enjoyed my work whether in a corporate office, a restaurant or at home, but if I didn't have to do it, I wouldn't.
And when you wrote, "Used properly, the word "work" refers to the stuff that you do that's worth doing.
If most people could cover their bare minimum expenses without a day job, who knows what they might do?
I don't know about you, but I'd like to find out."
The stuff that's worth doing for me is puttering around on my property. And when someone wants to pay me to do that and swim in the creek on hot summer days, that'll be the day.
I always thought it was funny when people say to work and get paid to do what you love to do. Not everything that people love to do can be twisted into being a paying job.
I'm with you- adults can choose where to eat & should be trusted to make their own choice. But kids? My daughter's middle school lunchroom looks like the food court of a mall. And you can bet the salad bar line is not the longest! I watched Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on hulu recently... oh, that he would come here and spend all his time in the schools! A group of parents tried to get the elementary schools at least to serve healthier food this past year and basically got placated with a new rule allowing a child to only have one sweet per day while at school. So if the class is having cupcakes for someone's birthday, the kids in that class theoretically can't also choose cookies for dessert at lunchtime. Of course, they can still have their eggo-style waffles with syrup for breakfast & their PBJ on white for lunch (always available in case the kids don't like whatever the main selection is). What crap.
We need apprenticeships again! Instead of going to college for 4 years for a vague "bachelor of arts" degree, each of us should test out real-life applications of careers. I used to work at Safeway, and I don't know how many cashiers were still paying off their psychology or English degree.
@Rhonda - I've actually had more trouble with my credit card now that the microchips have been introduced than ever before! I much prefer to sign for my purchases instead of entering a PIN, and some machines have trouble recognizing the chip - but won't accept the stripe either. I feel your pain!
@R4I - I never use my credit card in ATMs, because the interest charges for cash advances are immediate and obscene. If I need cash, I use my debit card. Great tip about the LINK problem though - thanks!
In my experience, most people who laze around all day are trying to avoid what they're supposed to do. (Nothing wears you out like not doing what you have to do.) If you're free to do whatever work you choose, lazing around all day quickly looses its attractiveness.
On the topic of work that doesn't seem working but still needs to be done, I wrote a post on exactly that topic: And did you do it with respect. Check it out—it's the most under-appreciated of all my posts.
CatastropheGirl - I love clover, it's a great alternative to grass: less mowing, more green, dense patches of broad leafy plants. I like your idea of vinegar as a natural way to kill the grass. All I have to do where I live is not water it and it turns brown and hay-like in a matter of days! Thanks for that tip.
Phil - My offer for beer still stands. I think you and I see eye-to-eye on our theories on 'work' and how it can/should fit into your life. I wrote an entire series on my blog about marketable hobbies that you should look at, with the basic premise that 'retirement' should be redefined - it can start NOW for EVERYONE. Fighting off the debt monster is a constant battle, but if you win it, you can really start to explore what interests you in life.
Helpful article! I did not know about not using your card for phone calls. We had trouble in England with a restaurant not accepting our card because it didn't have a certain microchip in it.
David, I believe number 5, "But most importantly, I am happy." is very important. Most of time we spend a lot of money because all we are simply trying to do is to find happiness by spending.
The biggest advantage for me is credit card use in vacation helps people to breakdown their spending cost later. Nearly every major credit card website or website like Mint is a good tool on assessing what we really spend on vacation.
This is great information, and I will be looking for these noodle varieties. One point I want to take issue with, though, is the idea of one's brain being sluggish on a low-carb diet. I never noticed that to be the case. Quite the contrary, when I overdo it on carbs is when my brain gets foggy.
i been wit netspend for 6 years and i can say that i haver no issues i have had wells fargo and they take your money .1 penny over and blame u have 36 over drft fee netspend does not happen so you all are makeing a big deal for nothing GREAT COMPANY AND I NEVER HAD A ANY ISSUES IN FACT WHEN I HAD A OSSUE WIT SOMEONE TAKEING MONAY IT WAS RESLOEVD IN A FEW HRS NOT DAY AND IT WAS ON A FRIDAY
I do the nearest five and divide by 5 . If the check is $46.32 I use 45 and divide by 5 thus I leave a $9 tip. If the check is $58.65, I use $60 and divide by 5, thus I leave a $12 dollar tip.
Marc
I actually got a pretty OK deal from a Hilton about a week ago. I'd been traveling by car from Utah to Maryland, and finally had to take a rest and get a decent night sleep. The hotel only had one room left, and it was one of the deluxe rooms, but the caveat was that it was a smoking room.
The clerk said they usually go for about $140 a night but he would knock it down to $100 because it was the last room. I told him I only needed the room for about 5 hours to shower and get a few hours of sleep, and he knocked it down to $79.
So, it wasn't the $40 room that I was hoping to get, but it was nice to have a bed to sleep in rather than the car at a rest stop! And I got an OK deal out of it. Saving $60 bucks on the room helped too.
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There's a man who lives in my neighborhood who is either a hoarder or someone who dives and then sells stuff on CL - I'm not sure which, because he's afraid of my dogs and runs the other direction when he sees me. Yes, a grown man is afraid of a shih tzu.
Because of him and other homeless people in the area, we've just taken to leaving usable goods outside of the dumpster rather than throwing it in. It's hard for everyone to watch him lean into the dumpster and dig around (plus, there are bags of dog poop in there), so we just stack the items neatly at the base of the dumpster. They're always gone within 12 hours.
The people who use this dumpster (as a dumpster) throw away some of the best stuff. I'm often tempted to grab things, but I don't have the space or the time to clean them up to resell or give away.
Who the heck takes things from hotels? I thought that was just a bad movie/TV show device.
I recently tried the tofu shirataki noodles, with meatballs and marinara sauce. Outstanding! and perfect for my low-carb diet.
I've always like the "Do it with respect" philosophy. It's not one you hear as much as some of the others, so it's nice to read it in a post. I think it makes a person more mindful and humble in their duties, which brings a sense of pleasure and happiness.
In answer to your question, "Would you work if you didn't have to?"
No.
I've always enjoyed my work whether in a corporate office, a restaurant or at home, but if I didn't have to do it, I wouldn't.
And when you wrote, "Used properly, the word "work" refers to the stuff that you do that's worth doing.
If most people could cover their bare minimum expenses without a day job, who knows what they might do?
I don't know about you, but I'd like to find out."
The stuff that's worth doing for me is puttering around on my property. And when someone wants to pay me to do that and swim in the creek on hot summer days, that'll be the day.
I always thought it was funny when people say to work and get paid to do what you love to do. Not everything that people love to do can be twisted into being a paying job.
Enjoyable post to read.
I'm with you- adults can choose where to eat & should be trusted to make their own choice. But kids? My daughter's middle school lunchroom looks like the food court of a mall. And you can bet the salad bar line is not the longest! I watched Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on hulu recently... oh, that he would come here and spend all his time in the schools! A group of parents tried to get the elementary schools at least to serve healthier food this past year and basically got placated with a new rule allowing a child to only have one sweet per day while at school. So if the class is having cupcakes for someone's birthday, the kids in that class theoretically can't also choose cookies for dessert at lunchtime. Of course, they can still have their eggo-style waffles with syrup for breakfast & their PBJ on white for lunch (always available in case the kids don't like whatever the main selection is). What crap.
I agree that fear is the greatest barrier to success. I can sometimes trick myself into thinking I am excited rather than scared.
We need apprenticeships again! Instead of going to college for 4 years for a vague "bachelor of arts" degree, each of us should test out real-life applications of careers. I used to work at Safeway, and I don't know how many cashiers were still paying off their psychology or English degree.
@Rhonda - I've actually had more trouble with my credit card now that the microchips have been introduced than ever before! I much prefer to sign for my purchases instead of entering a PIN, and some machines have trouble recognizing the chip - but won't accept the stripe either. I feel your pain!
@MeWithoutDebt - Indeed; I love to have a record of my expenses, and to review it each month. Credit cards help with just that.
@R4I - I never use my credit card in ATMs, because the interest charges for cash advances are immediate and obscene. If I need cash, I use my debit card. Great tip about the LINK problem though - thanks!
@Insure Tim - Great point about increasing your credit rating with consistent use (and payments) with your credit card! Thanks for the reminder.
In my experience, most people who laze around all day are trying to avoid what they're supposed to do. (Nothing wears you out like not doing what you have to do.) If you're free to do whatever work you choose, lazing around all day quickly looses its attractiveness.
On the topic of work that doesn't seem working but still needs to be done, I wrote a post on exactly that topic: And did you do it with respect. Check it out—it's the most under-appreciated of all my posts.
CatastropheGirl - I love clover, it's a great alternative to grass: less mowing, more green, dense patches of broad leafy plants. I like your idea of vinegar as a natural way to kill the grass. All I have to do where I live is not water it and it turns brown and hay-like in a matter of days! Thanks for that tip.
Phil - My offer for beer still stands. I think you and I see eye-to-eye on our theories on 'work' and how it can/should fit into your life. I wrote an entire series on my blog about marketable hobbies that you should look at, with the basic premise that 'retirement' should be redefined - it can start NOW for EVERYONE. Fighting off the debt monster is a constant battle, but if you win it, you can really start to explore what interests you in life.
Some of your readers might enjoy this website, http://www.restaurantcookbook.net/ . It reviews a few of the most popular restaurant cookbooks.
Helpful article! I did not know about not using your card for phone calls. We had trouble in England with a restaurant not accepting our card because it didn't have a certain microchip in it.
Amazon is indeed my vendor of choice to sell not only books but other things as well. here's my experience with Amazon at http://www.mewithoutdebt.com/2009/07/clutterless-way-to-lower-your-debt....
David, I believe number 5, "But most importantly, I am happy." is very important. Most of time we spend a lot of money because all we are simply trying to do is to find happiness by spending.
The biggest advantage for me is credit card use in vacation helps people to breakdown their spending cost later. Nearly every major credit card website or website like Mint is a good tool on assessing what we really spend on vacation.