In the past year, I’ve used many modes of transportation. While the opportunities to speak with pilots, bus drivers or train conductors are rare, Uber drivers are frequently open to conversation. Typically our talks are about our respective hometowns, what the city is like, tips about venues to see and me constantly checking the route to see … Continue reading Uber Drivers Are Side Hustle Inspiration
My Retail Arbitrage Experience
I've now gone out three times to find products to source for retail arbitrage (RA) via Amazon FBA. I'd heard about it on a few seller podcasts/YouTube vids and wanted to see firsthand what the experience was like. I've decided to provide some answers to questions that I had when I started. Perhaps they can … Continue reading My Retail Arbitrage Experience
Thinking of a Master Plan
I left my job of 3 years in April to focus on developing my own apps and exploring other ways of making a living. I was burnt out and needed a sabbatical. Six months later, I'm looking to pass the mantle of President of Team Hangout to someone else on Remote Year and get back … Continue reading Thinking of a Master Plan
Where Have You Been?
When I started this Remote Year, I thought that I would be frequently blogging my experiences, keeping everyone updated on my travels. I also thought I would still be working at my job, and returning to the States at the end. It’s amazing how much can change in a year. In an effort to reignite … Continue reading Where Have You Been?
The Hardest Goodbye
As my departure date quickly approached, my stress level increased as did my apathy for preparation. I've never been big on planning but I'd become even less so as it became clear that I really just wanted to leave my old life behind and start fresh with a new journey. But before I could embark on … Continue reading The Hardest Goodbye
Context Switch
It is the end of a calendar year and normally I would post a list of places in the US that I intend to visit in the coming year: conferences, festivals and other events that attract my interest. In less than 30 days, I‘ll be embarking on a journey that will take me to at … Continue reading Context Switch
For my friend, Kevin Miller
This morning, I was hit with heart breaking news. A friend of mine perished in a traffic accident last night. We had just spoken in the morning. He and I hadn't spoken in months, outside of some exchanges on Facebook. The call from him came out of the blue. He was looking to buy a … Continue reading For my friend, Kevin Miller
The Little Engine That Couldn’t (Coding By Train: Leg 3 Chicago to Denver)
Our train arrived in Chicago an hour late (a pattern that I'd soon learn is quite common). I can;t say anything about the city itself, as I never left the train station. From the ride into the Windy City, I was only able to make a single assessment: the place looks massive. Without a decent public … Continue reading The Little Engine That Couldn’t (Coding By Train: Leg 3 Chicago to Denver)
Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
After a snack in Union Station, I boarded the train for Chicago. There was an option to make reservations for dinner in the dining car. Seating was limited and community seating is used, providing an opportunity for you to meet new people. I opted to skip dinner in lieu of hanging out in the observation … Continue reading Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
For the next week and a half, I am experiencing a new form of travel. Rail. Rather than take my normal flight from RDU to DEN for one of our company meetings, I've decided to take the scenic route via an Amtrak train. The first leg of the trip is the Palmetto line from Wilson, NC to … Continue reading Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
The Cocoa Nomad 