Once again, as has happened every year for the past three years, things have gone horribly wrong. Shocker, I know. Every time I think I’m going to commit to posting more frequently, something comes up and ruins the plan. Maybe I’m the problem, or maybe it’s just dreadful luck. This year, the plan was toContinue reading “The Deep Dark Void (of home improvement)”
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Origin
What brands do you associate with? American manufactured brands are becoming a staple of my lifestyle currently. I’m pretty anti consumerism, so I don’t buy a lot of new things, but when I do, I tend to aim towards more American brands. When it comes to clothing, I specifically look to Origin brand clothing. ToContinue reading “Origin”
Just Do Something
What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? It’s not as easy as it seems. The weight of depression has been heavy on my heart and mind for the past few years. I’m tired, emotionally and mentally. I’ve seen horrible things at work, and then come home and allowed life to fall in to chaos. Then I letContinue reading “Just Do Something”
Live With Intention
I’ve been wandering mentally for a long time. And while most would think that there is nothing wrong with that, I tend to disagree. I’ve been floating from topic to topic, mental item to mental item for quite some time. I’ve allowed the many distractions of the world to pull me in different directions. TheContinue reading “Live With Intention”
Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)
Disclosures: everything in this post was bought and paid for by me (as it should be). Also, it’s garbage. Here’s why: It all comes down to two factors: size and plastic. And to be clear, I used this little pack A LOT. But after a long time using it for multiple purposes, I can’t getContinue reading “Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)”
Finding Inspiration in Preparedness
I have found the world to be a confusing place. How is it that in a society where anyone can move upwards from poverty, how is it that so few can do so? The answer is simple: we stopped preparing for the future. Note the specific wording in that phrase, because it’s important. People thinkContinue reading “Finding Inspiration in Preparedness”
Financial Preparedness: Beat Consumerism With A List
Simply put, the most dangerous thing for your financial freedom is the world of consumer marketing. It’s an industry using algorithms, psychological manipulation, and massive budgets to pry more dollars out of your hands. We’ve all fallen for it. The great lie that you NEED to have this item. This object. This THING. And whatContinue reading “Financial Preparedness: Beat Consumerism With A List”
5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)
We live in a weird time, and our finances are seeing the impact of it. With the little plastic cards and green pieces of paper in your wallet draining away, and inflation on the rise, your money habits can be absolutely devastating to your overall preparedness, and your capabilities down the road. Here are 5Continue reading “5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)”
How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)
Disclaimer: There’s been a lot of political nonsense regarding Covid coming from both sides. This is not that. I’ve been working in healthcare for five years, and I’ve been experiencing how Covid has affected us all for the past two. This is what I personally experienced, with no political commentary or opinions. Just a simpleContinue reading “How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)”
An Evaluation of Solo Prepping vs Group Preparedness, Part Two
Into the woods we go. In part one of this series, we’ve acknowledged that it’s not feasible to survive for extended durations in a populated area through the home or bugout location. But what about out in the wild? I’ve heard it said many times that if you ask someone about their preparedness plan, itContinue reading “An Evaluation of Solo Prepping vs Group Preparedness, Part Two”
Modern Survival Arkansas 