Since housing prices are still sky high by us, my wife and I did some research. We looking into modular (manufactured) homes. For those not in the know, Modular homes are not mobile homes, they are mostly prefabricated in a facility, then shipped in pieces, and assembled on site. Most of the literature makes itContinue reading “Delaying the home”
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Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 6: Return of the Driver
Starting on Friday I’m no longer working at the grocery store on 3rd shift. I’ll go straight from my last shift into my first shift driving for Fedex within an hour of finishing the previous job. I’m back on the day shift baby! Usually I’d dread doing a repetitive job like delivery, but after havingContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 6: Return of the Driver”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 5: 3rd Shift Strikes back
After 2 weeks of working 3rd shift stocking shelves, grocery stores have slowed down and things are starting to stay in stock. Which means one thing. My hours got cut in half. Luckily I have 2 recruiters for separate trucking companies trying to get me on board. I have a phone interview on Tuesday afternoonContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 5: 3rd Shift Strikes back”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 4: A New Cycle
Switching over to 3rd shift was a rough change to make so abruptly. The first day, I felt a huge shock to my system. My body was fighting me as I worked from 10:00pm until 6:00am. I wanted to sleep so badly, but I had to work. The next day I had a hard timeContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 4: A New Cycle”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode III: Revenge of the 3rd Shift
Yesterday I started my new job stocking shelves at a grocery store. The swing to 3rd shift definitely was not easy. And my old man knees were definitley barking by the end of the night. I found that there is something so relaxing about doing a physical job that you don’t need a ton ofContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode III: Revenge of the 3rd Shift”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 2: Attack of the Dow Jones
People are freaking out everywhere about Toilet paper, milk, germs, and the market. I see opportunity. Once I know that I can afford to live before the stimulus checks start flying, I’m going to jump at several opportunities. The stock market is on sale, for some reason people aren’t buying Oreos. The world is myContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 2: Attack of the Dow Jones”
Finding the Positive in the Coronavirus Climate
Seeing that my schedule has cleared up and I now have nights and weekends free, I either need to find a new hobby, or work towards creating a side hustle. Like most people I have always dreamed of starting a side hustle and I have always gotten excited when I hear about a new idea,Continue reading “Finding the Positive in the Coronavirus Climate”
Coronavirus & the Empty Calendar Episode 1: The Phantom Gigs
Today I was driving to Minnesota to see the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Minnesota Wild (I’m a Winnipeg Jets fan that has a friend who is a Knights fan). Half way to St. Paul, I get the call that the NHL has followed the NBA in Suspending all games until such a timeContinue reading “Coronavirus & the Empty Calendar Episode 1: The Phantom Gigs”
Personal Fixer Upper 