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Just a few weeks in the past I requested Instagram for some weblog matter prompts as an “ask me something” field. I really like these query bins as a result of they carry up subjects that I may not in any other case assume to jot down about. I really like a grab-bag fashion 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 count on. I knew there can be professionals 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 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 feel he would agree). 

You’ll be able to think about that we’ve had some challenges with educating correct cellphone etiquette like placing your cellphone down once you’re greeting folks and never utilizing it once you’re taking part in with buddies. We’ve additionally had hassle with a loophole that I received suckered into with the Pokemon Go app. (I didn’t understand it was a sport after I permitted!) So we’ve needed to restrict that by the parental controls. 

That stated, the Apple parental controls are incredible, so I’m capable of swap apps/video games on and off as wanted, set closing dates, and set downtime controls so there isn’t late evening cellphone utilization.  

I’ve had a number of folks ask for our cellphone 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?

It is a actually enjoyable query that I thought of for a very long time and nonetheless don’t have an important reply for! After I set out to return to highschool for diet, my intention was to open a non-public observe 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 nicely. As a result of expertise increase! That feels a little bit too near running a blog and like a straightforward reply.

I feel if I needed to choose one thing that wasn’t about meals and diet, I might say one thing in advertising. I labored in public relations, an in depth cousin to advertising, and picture I might have hopped to the same function in advertising or promoting within the years that adopted, maybe even digital advertising inside the website positioning/Fb advertisements house. I feel doing in-house advertising or content material creation for an organization like YNAB can be actually cool. I additionally surprise if I might have nonetheless been interested in the wellness/health industries and ended up working at a fitness center like ACAC. 

I’ve additionally typically requested myself if I used to be going to let KERF fade away and simply let it develop into a passion and search for a cash maker elsewhere, what would I do? I feel my 16-year expertise on-line, in wordpress and social media, would positively lend to a job doing these sorts of actions for an organization or model.

I used to be really supplied a job at an enormous wellness firm a number of years in the past that I might have been capable of 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 finally the explanation I didn’t take it on was as a result of one of many advantages was “2 weeks trip.” The considered being informed 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 may ever tackle a job that wasn’t time versatile and distant work, except it was very half time like a once-a-week in particular person form of factor. 

Finest e book you learn this yr?

On A Quiet Avenue was SO SO good!! I do know after I’m studying a superb 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 this one. It was creepy, mysterious, and a page-turning thriller at occasions. I additionally lately completed 5 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 adore it already! Should you haven’t learn it but, Each 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’d have at the 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, nevertheless it was a really unprofessional edit. My second video from final yr was me speaking to the digital camera with plenty of photographs/video overlay. I assumed the edit was nice, however possibly me speaking was too boring. Unsure 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 hold attempting! 

Are you making any extra programs?

I’m engaged on a course about journey rewards / bank card factors! Should you’re , you’ll be able to decide into my journey e mail checklist phase right here. Touring without spending a dime has been life altering for us (see under!) and I’m so enthusiastic about educating others tips on how to do it. There may be positively a candy spot for individuals who spend an honest quantity per 30 days and have a small biz, however I’ve additionally coached a number of in-person buddies who don’t spend quite a bit OR have a enterprise to get began. It’s not exhausting for those who go slowly! 

I’m possible going to launch a dwell model of my organizing course, Digital Muddle, that has an add-on workshop element within the new yr. The value will possible go up some, so now can be a superb time to get grandfathered in to the dwell collection : ) You’ll be able to buy Digital Muddle right here any time to study my system for every little thing from e mail to photographs to necessary information.

And Bloom is evergreen now, so for those who’re eager to do a well being reset now or within the new yr, it’s an effective way to get motivated! This system has numerous self reflection prompts and touches on all of the areas of wellness from sleep to emphasize to diet 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 collection!) and flights with bank card factors. (Once more, take a look at my journey e mail collection!) My sister is a journey advisor and really helpful it to us. (Should you’re searching for suggestions, right here’s tips on how to work along with her). We had such an incredible time in Anguilla final yr, and it’s been some time since we’ve had one-on-one time the 2 of us. We’ve a spring break journey deliberate too : ) 

Be happy to ship any extra query prompts under for subsequent time!