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A couple of weeks in the past I requested Instagram for some weblog subject prompts as an “ask me something” field. I like these query bins as a result of they bring about up subjects that I may not in any other case suppose to put in writing about. I like a grab-bag type submit with a wide range of subjects, so right here goes:
How’s it going with Mazen’s cellphone?
Good query! It’s going precisely the way you’d anticipate. I knew there could be execs and cons, and the professionals completely outweigh the cons for my part. The “Discover My” app is so nice to have the ability to monitor M’s location when he’s strolling to a buddies home or to the playground after faculty. I like having the ability to textual content him from my very own iMessages or Facetime him when he’s away from our home. (I believe he would agree).
You may think about that we’ve had some challenges with instructing correct cellphone etiquette like placing your cellphone down once you’re greeting folks and never utilizing it once you’re enjoying with buddies. We’ve additionally had bother with a loophole that I obtained suckered into with the Pokemon Go app. (I didn’t understand it was a sport after I accepted!) So we’ve needed to restrict that by way of the parental controls.
That stated, the Apple parental controls are unbelievable, so I’m capable of swap apps/video games on and off as wanted, set deadlines, and set downtime controls so there isn’t late evening cellphone utilization.
I’ve had a couple of folks ask for our cellphone contract, and you’ll obtain that right here!
If running a blog hadn’t taken off the best way it did for you, what do you think about you’d be doing for work?
This can be a actually enjoyable query that I considered for a very long time and nonetheless don’t have a fantastic reply for! Once I set out to return to highschool for vitamin, my intention was to open a non-public apply and coach one on one shoppers. My imaginative and prescient was to see shoppers in particular person, however I’m 99% positive that if I had gone that route, I in all probability would have expanded into on-line alternatives as effectively. As a result of expertise growth! That feels a bit of too near running a blog and like a simple reply.
I believe if I needed to decide one thing that wasn’t about meals and vitamin, I’d say one thing in advertising and marketing. I labored in public relations, a detailed cousin to advertising and marketing, and picture I’d have hopped to the same position in advertising and marketing or promoting within the years that adopted, maybe even digital advertising and marketing inside the search engine optimization/Fb adverts area. I believe doing in-house advertising and marketing or content material creation for an organization like YNAB could be actually cool. I additionally surprise if I’d have nonetheless been drawn to the wellness/health industries and ended up working at a health club like ACAC.
I’ve additionally typically requested myself if I used to be going to let KERF fade away and simply let it grow to be a interest and search for a cash maker elsewhere, what would I do? I believe my 16-year expertise on-line, in wordpress and social media, would undoubtedly lend to a job doing these kinds of actions for an organization or model.
I used to be truly supplied a job at an enormous wellness firm a couple of years in the past that I’d have been capable of do along with running a blog. It got here with a pleasant wage and advantages (medical insurance! A 401k!) and was earn a living from home and considerably versatile, however in the end the rationale I didn’t take it on was as a result of one of many advantages was “2 weeks trip.” The considered being instructed I couldn’t take greater than 10 days off was sufficient for me to say no thanks. Flexibility is my #1 job requirement. I don’t suppose I may ever tackle a job that wasn’t time versatile and distant work, until it was very half time like a once-a-week in particular person type of factor.
Greatest e-book you learn this yr?
On A Quiet Avenue was SO SO good!! I do know after I’m studying e-book as a result of I have a tendency to remain up later when it’s that good I can’t put it down. I stayed up previous my bedtime the entire time I blew by way of this one. It was creepy, mysterious, and a page-turning thriller at instances. I additionally lately completed 5 Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, which I beloved as a simple enjoyable learn. And on the time of penning this I’ve simply began Nora Goes Off Script and I do know I’m going to find it irresistible already! In case you haven’t learn it but, Each Vow You Break was considered one of my favourite thrillers ever. It’s one half honeymoon/fancy resort one half thriller! Thomas learn it too!
When will you be on Survivor?
Ah man, I want they might have at the very least given me a cellphone name from casting after I utilized! I’m guessing I’m just a bit too boring. My first video from 2016 was me within the wild, but it surely was a really unprofessional edit. My second video from final yr was me speaking to the digicam with numerous images/video overlay. I assumed the edit was nice, however perhaps me speaking was too boring. Undecided how I can get their consideration!
I get so mad after they preach to the viewers how we “simply want to use.” I yell again to the TV “I did twice Jeff!” Haha. I’ll preserve making an attempt!
Are you making any extra programs?
I’m engaged on a course about journey rewards / bank card factors! In case you’re , you possibly can decide into my journey electronic mail listing phase right here. Touring without cost has been life altering for us (see under!) and I’m so obsessed with instructing others how you can do it. There may be undoubtedly a candy spot for individuals who spend an honest quantity per 30 days and have a small biz, however I’ve additionally coached a couple of in-person buddies who don’t spend rather a lot OR have a enterprise to get began. It’s not laborious in case you go slowly!
I’m possible going to launch a stay model of my organizing course, Digital Litter, that has an add-on workshop part within the new yr. The worth will possible go up some, so now could be time to get grandfathered in to the stay sequence : ) You may buy Digital Litter right here any time to be taught my system for every little thing from electronic mail to images to vital recordsdata.
And Bloom is evergreen now, so in case you’re desirous to do a well being reset now or within the new yr, it’s a good way to get motivated! This system has a variety of self reflection prompts and touches on all of the areas of wellness from sleep to emphasize to vitamin to health.
Any journeys deliberate?
Talking of journey….YES – we’re going to the Andaz Mayakoba outdoors of Cancun in January simply the 2 of us. I booked the lodge (a set!) and flights with bank card factors. (Once more, try my journey electronic mail sequence!) My sister is a journey advisor and beneficial it to us. (In case you’re searching for suggestions, right here’s how you can work along with her). We had such a tremendous time in Anguilla final yr, and it’s been some time since we’ve had one-on-one time the 2 of us. We now have a spring break journey deliberate too : )
