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No More Excuses for Not Writing and Tips for Getting It Done
As my mother says, “excuses are like assholes, everyone has one, some are just worse than others.” And people who want to write but don’t are full of excuses. My brother recently told me about an idea he had for a book, then said, “It’s…
Occupational Adjustments: What I’ve learned From Multiple Careers
In generations past, it was customary to go into a line of work and spend the majority of your life with that company, waiting for that day you can retire and enjoy life. Not anymore. Today it is much more common to have multiple careers…
My First Visit to The Isle of Man TT Races
Long before moving to Ireland, I had written a bucket list. Bucket lists are nothing new and many people have them, but not everyone attempts to check items off that list, instead often planning to do it “someday.” One item on my list was The…
Work Visa Renewal – Final Year in Ireland
The process to renew a work visa in Ireland changed from when I first moved here. The first year I went to the GNIB office, took a number and waited. Since then they started to require people to register for an appointment through a website….
Two Things Ireland Does Better Than The US
I recently did a blog post about things I took for granted in the US before moving to Ireland, I have also posted on the Irish banking system, and how difficult it is to find an apartment. So, in fairness, I should point out a…
I Wrote For 15 Minutes a Day For One Month, Here Are The Results
When I decided to focus more on my writing, I felt that by setting a goal that was attainable would make it more likely to succeed. The reason many people don’t achieve those “New Year goals” or other goals is they will often set the…