I’ve been a Google Local Guide for just over 2 years. It has been a great experience on so many levels. I’ve received perks from Google. From small: like a free trial of YouTube Red; to big: I got selected to the Local Guides Summit (now called Connect Live), in 2017. In addition to perks,… Continue reading I’m a Google Local Guide and So Can You
Tag: featured
Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient
These three books have shaped how I tackle getting things done. From handling work efficiently, to prioritization, to better managing and getting through the administrative duties of every day life, these books have changed how I interact with my precious time. They Did It, So Can You: Rework Rework isn’t so much of a guide,… Continue reading Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient
Selfdriving Cars Are Here; Waymo Announces First Ever Production Ready Driverless Car, the Electric Jaguar I-Pace
Autonomous vehicle company Waymo, just had a YouTube livestream today announcing the first ever production ready self-driving car: Jaguar I-PACE Intro Video: This is a production ready Electric Jaguar I-PACE, that is ready to be on the road in the United States this year. Waymo CEO, John Krafcik, said that they will begin making 20,000… Continue reading Selfdriving Cars Are Here; Waymo Announces First Ever Production Ready Driverless Car, the Electric Jaguar I-Pace
Try This Writing Prompt
Here is an extremely fun writing prompt I used for a short story back in June 2012. “She closed the book, placed it on the table, and finally, decided to walk through the door.” Simply use this prompt to write a short story – then send it my way. I’d love to read it. .… Continue reading Try This Writing Prompt
My World Travel Map
My friend, and avid traveler, Jamie, shared her world travel map using a free tool from Matador Network the other day: Exciting day! #30under30 https://t.co/YG5ZYdn4pt — Jamie Sterling (@jamielsterling) March 4, 2018 Though I haven’t been to as many countries as her, I figured I would build my own map too. Here’s my world travel… Continue reading My World Travel Map
Meals for at or less than $5 in Portland, OR
A number of restaurants in Portland Oregon have decent menu offerings for at or under $5. This is a mix of independent and chain restaurants. Important to note is that none of these $5 options come with a soda, so we recommend sticking with free water. Many of these places accept tips, so we encourage… Continue reading Meals for at or less than $5 in Portland, OR