You can never predict exactly what’s going to be a huge marketing win. Diamond engagement rings have become commonplace and even expected now, but when did that all start? Diamonds were first discovered in Africa in the mid 1800s, and were usually only used on engagement rings by the wealthy. In America, the popularity of…
Visiting Costa Rica
My grandmother is a missionary in Costa Rica, and my family is lucky enough to visit her for about a month at a time every couple of years. Perks of being homeschooled. When we go to Costa Rica, we don’t go to these places. We went to these places. While other visitors were swimming at…
Jumping in Headfirst vs. Feetfirst
Every once in a while, you find yourself with a good idea or a cool opportunity. This idea can be anything, a cool renovation for your house, a new idea for a book, or an investment opportunity. Assuming this is an idea you definitely want to follow through on, let’s look at the two ways…
What I Learned From Being a Ski Racer
Skiing was the first sport I was really serious about. I love the way my edges carve lines in the snow, the adrenaline rush I get when tucking down a slope, the sense of power right before starting down a trail. My first team was at the mountain Gunstock in New Hampshire, and after my…
3 More Things I Learned as a Hannaford Cashier
Retail is a job that requires little more than basic social skills and hand movements. Some people make a career out of it and climb the ranks, and others, like myself, work there temporarily to make a little money before moving on to bigger things. I worked at Hannaford for ten months. Hannaford is a…
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