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Just a few weeks in the past I requested Instagram for some weblog subject prompts as an “ask me anything” field. I really like these query containers as a result of they create up subjects that I won’t in any other case assume to jot down about. I really like a grab-bag type put up with a wide range of subjects, so right here goes:
How’s it going with Mazen’s mobile phone?
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 “Find My” app is so nice to have the ability to monitor M’s location when he’s strolling to a pals home or to the playground after college. I really like with 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 can 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 pals. We’ve additionally had hassle with a loophole that I acquired suckered into with the Pokemon Go app. (I didn’t understand it was a sport once I authorized!) So we’ve needed to restrict that by way of the parental controls.
That stated, the Apple parental controls are incredible, so I’m in a position to change apps/video games on and off as wanted, set cut-off dates, and set downtime controls so there isn’t late night time cellphone utilization.
I’ve had a couple of folks ask for our mobile phone contract, and you may obtain that right here!
If running a blog hadn’t taken off the way in which it did for you, what do you think about you’d be doing for work?
This is a very enjoyable query that I considered for a very long time and nonetheless don’t have an incredible reply for! When I set out to return to highschool for diet, my intention was to open a non-public follow and coach one on one shoppers. My imaginative and prescient was to see shoppers in particular person, however I’m 99% certain that if I had gone that route, I in all probability would have expanded into on-line alternatives as nicely. Because know-how growth! That feels a bit too near running a blog and like a straightforward reply.
I believe if I needed to decide one thing that wasn’t about meals and diet, I might say one thing in advertising. I labored in public relations, a detailed cousin to advertising, and picture I might have hopped to an identical function in advertising or promoting within the years that adopted, maybe even digital advertising throughout the search engine optimization/Facebook adverts house. I believe doing in-house advertising or content material creation for a corporation like YNAB could be actually cool. I additionally surprise if I might have nonetheless been drawn to the wellness/health industries and ended up working at a gymnasium like ACAC.
I’ve additionally typically requested myself if I used to be going to let KERF fade away and simply let it change into a pastime 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 positively lend to a job doing these varieties of actions for a corporation or model.
I used to be really provided a job at a giant wellness firm a couple of years in the past that I might have been in a position to do along with running a blog. It got here with a pleasant wage and advantages (medical health insurance! A 401k!) and was make money working 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 vacation.” The considered being advised 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 assume I might 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 form of factor.
Best e book you learn this 12 months?
On A Quiet Street was SO SO good!! I do know once I’m studying an excellent 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 not too long ago completed Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, which I liked as a straightforward 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! If you haven’t learn it but, Every Vow You Break was one in all 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 not less than given me a cellphone name from casting once I utilized! I’m guessing I’m just a bit too boring. My first video from 2016 was me within the wild, nevertheless it was a really unprofessional edit. My second video from final 12 months was me speaking to the digicam with a number of pictures/video overlay. I assumed the edit was nice, however perhaps me speaking was too boring. Not certain how I can get their consideration!
I get so mad once they preach to the viewers how we “just need to apply.” I yell again to the TV “I did twice Jeff!” Haha. I’ll preserve attempting!
Are you making any extra programs?
I’m engaged on a course about journey rewards / bank card factors! If you’re , you may choose into my journey e-mail record section right here. Traveling without cost has been life altering for us (see beneath!) and I’m so keen about instructing others how you can do it. There is certainly a candy spot for many who spend an honest quantity per 30 days and have a small biz, however I’ve additionally coached a couple of in-person pals who don’t spend rather a lot OR have a enterprise to get began. It’s not exhausting in case you go slowly!
I’m probably going to launch a reside model of my organizing course, Digital Clutter, that has an add-on workshop part within the new 12 months. The worth will probably go up some, so now could be an excellent time to get grandfathered in to the reside sequence : ) You can buy Digital Clutter right here any time to be taught my system for all the pieces from e-mail to pictures to vital information.
And Bloom is evergreen now, so in case you’re eager to do a well being reset now or within the new 12 months, it’s an effective way to get motivated! The program has plenty of self reflection prompts and touches on all of the areas of wellness from sleep to emphasize to diet to health.
Any journeys deliberate?
Speaking of journey….YES – we’re going to the Andaz Mayakoba exterior of Cancun in January simply the 2 of us. I booked the lodge (a set!) and flights with bank card factors. (Again, try my journey e-mail sequence!) My sister is a journey advisor and really useful it to us. (If you’re on the lookout for suggestions, right here’s how you can work along with her). We had such a tremendous time in Anguilla final 12 months, and it’s been some time since we’ve had one-on-one time the 2 of us. We have a spring break journey deliberate too : )