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How to get Your Name on a Plaque…in a Bowling Alley

Sometimes you can find adventure close to home. In today’s post, every Saturday from 630-900 P.M.

If you’ve followed my semi-regular updates on twitter, you know I’m in a weekly bowling league in Orlando. Brian and I joined last summer. We were tired of spending Saturday nights at home, wondering what we should do. Neither of us had bowled before. But with the encouragement of some friends, we tried something new.

And every Saturday we bowl, under the guise of “The Pin Drops”.

At the beginning, my bowling average was a 115. That’s not great. It’s above 100 – which is good, but there’s lots of room for improvement.

Feelgoodz Needs Help to Feel Good!

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Alright adventurers,

We need everyone’s help here. My buddy Kyle Berner, CEO of Feelgoodz, has been affected by the BP Oil Spill. He was supposed to start selling his summer line of flip flops early this summer, but couldn’t because his shipment was delayed to the Port of New Orleans because of the spill. So with a much shorter selling season, he’s been struggling to make his sales and repay a loan that’s due on Wednesday. You can read the full story at Change.org.

How to Win the City Scramble: Lessons from St. Augustine

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Over the weekend I finally had the chance to participate in The City Scramble. In exchange for promotion on this site, The City Scramble granted me one free entry to any other their races. So Brian and I made a trip up to St. Augustine this past weekend and participated in the race. Here’s some hints and tips to help you win The City Scramble when it comes to your town.

1. Plan Your Route

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Stop and Smell the Roses

My “to do” list:

  • Work a full-time job 40-50 hours/week
  • Travel all the time
  • Write 5 blog posts/ week
  • Set-up an online retail store
  • Create a 60-minute speech
  • Manage a household
  • Seek out non-stop adventures

“Stop and smell the roses.”

That’s what mom said to me yesterday. I’ve developed a bit of a sore throat and cold from burning the candles at both ends. My “to do” list, keeps me busy. Sometimes too busy.

Yes, seeking out adventures is fun and exciting, but it can also take it’s toll on you and your body. That’s where I’m at right now.