Do not worry, I’m not going to start off by telling you that I learned some kind of crazy memory trick that now drastically improved my brain power and turned me into some type of memory wizard or anything, but I am going to tell you about a really cool memory trick called ‘The Memory Palace‘ that I learned awhile back. In a matter of just a few days, I was able to memorize more than the […]
My Journey
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If you’re ever looking for a great day trip from San Diego, Julian, California is a great place to check out. Getting there from downtown is quite simple, and takes about an hour and a half at the most. You can either take the route that heads east past Alpine and then make the journey northward past Lake Cuyamaca. The winding roads make it a bit of a slow trip, but there’s lot of great […]
Oh Budapest, you far off land that once seemed like it was so far from reach. How I already miss you so! For some reason, the city of Budapest always seemed like a mysterious destination to me and its been one of those places I didn’t know much about. I had heard people talk about it, seen a couple of photos, but it had never ranked on my short list of ‘must-see’ places. Not for any reason […]
If you’ve never heard of The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews, let today be the day that all of that changes. This book had been sitting in my bookcase for nine months or so, but I had not bothered to pick it up and read it. The other day I came out into my living room, and there it was just sitting on the floor in front of the bookcase. It’s like it was looking […]
It’s amazing how things change over the course of your life. Sometimes change seems to come at you like a freight train, while other times it’s a slow process that you don’t realize until you look in the mirror one day and notice it. It’s like noticing those grey hairs that seem to have appeared out of nowhere! One thing I’ve noticed is that a lot of people make drastic changes in five years time. […]
25 Reasons to Exercise Strengthens & tones muscles and improves appearance. Reduces risks for heart disease, e.g., reduces bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL cholesterol. Strengthens bones and helps reduce risk of osteoporosis. Improves breathing efficiency. Helps prevent back problems and back pain. Improves posture. May lengthen lifespan. Reduces blood pressure. Improves circulation and oxygen/nutrient transport throughout the body. Decreases the incidence of heart attack. Strengthens heart muscle. Helps create a positive attitude about […]