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I’m traveling right now, and I’m using an eSim from Ubigi. We chose them because you can install a single eSim while in the US, then add “data packages” for countries as you visit. One eSIM, buy data as you need it, country by country, easy peasy. I bought a data package for my vacation...

Hey OP, It sounds like you've made great strides since your last update! I recommend Rick Ferri's book All About Asset Allocation to help you pick your stock/bond Percentage. To put it bluntly, without an investment portfolio that appreciates in value, you're not going to retire early. So if...

Nope. D&D is a hoot! I say that as a half-elf warrior. 😉 Anyone who wants to play, Meetup.com is a good place to find a local game. You'll need a player's guide and some dice. SIS

For whatever reason, as your FIRE date gets closer, staying put seems to get more difficult. Human psychology is interesting. So no, you're not unusual in that regard. If you can, look for some ways to find meaning in your work as you approach the finish line. Mentor a younger person, or take...

My hunch is that after the initial enthusiasm, things will settle down in Vegas as they have here in Washington. We have a pot store down the street; they keep their area tidy and quiet and don't seem to attract any ruffians, which is more than I can say for the bars and nightclubs. There is...

I'll throw in another endorsement for Cricket. $35 per line for our two lines, a good amount of data (3 Gigs each) and it works with an iPhone. Better yet, you can often snag a discounted iPhone through the Cricket website, and unlock it with them once you've had six months of service...

Thanks! I'll take a look. :)

I aspire to be like you! I'm on a career break that may or may not become ER, and I am feeling antsy now that the initial euphoria/decompression has passed. I miss the energy of work, although not the stresses and restrictions. I used to have a purpose, and now I'm at loose ends. I'm hoping...

I remember Webvan! I worked with Bay Area startups at the time, and we were all so convinced Webvan was indestructible. I lost some money on that one, and the lessons of that bubble brought me to index investing. SIS

I suspect that Grocery stores will be massively disrupted over the next 5-10 years. Amazon has a test-store here in Seattle where you can walk in, put stuff in your bags, and walk out and sensors auto-deduct the cost from your credit card when you leave. Even our local Whole Foods is doing a...

We enjoyed every meal we had in Greece! If you're in Athens I recommend heading to the Monastariki area, wandering the extensive flea markets, and selecting any cafe that suits your fancy. The Gyro platters were incredible. And while I didn't keep track of restaurant names, the food was...

I recently saw Midpack's mystery woman's photo elsewhere on the internet, so I think I know who she is, although not who she is to Midpack. ☺ In any case, it's not my secret to tell! But after several years semi-lurking on the forum, this thread has inspired me to add an avatar photo.

We watch PBS online, or with our Roku, but I'm not aware of any way to tap into the livestream from the local broadcast, except via a regular television antenna or cable package.

I ride a lot of buses. Looking down at traffic, people are constantly on their phones. Not "glancing over at the GPS" but phone in hand, staring at it. Very scary. I agree there should be stiffer penalties. I'm not a big fan of throwing more people in the clink, but something like a $5000 fine...

If you want to check on travel options to several different locations, Rome2Rio has a neat tool. Or you can put your current location in Google Flights and explore the costs of different destinations. Or if you're watching flight costs to certain locations, AirFare Watchdog will send you alerts...

Congrats! :)

In addition to the Smith Tower, if you're downtown the Columbia Tower (40th floor) has a Starbucks. Mostly used by office workers in that building, it's a nice place to grab a cup of coffee and marvel at the view. Unlike the viewing area at the top of the building, there is no fee. Also, the...

I worked in HR for the first half of my career. I went in because I cared about fairness and I was interested in the legal/ethical aspects of business. I left because I felt that HR wasn't the place to make positive change happen, it's much more of a CYA (cover your hiney) kind of field, and it...

Great thread. One thing I've noticed is that our older relatives seem to hit a "use it or lose it" stage sometime in their sixties. Meaning if they walk five miles a day and hike up hills, and they keep doing those things, they are able to keep on doing them indefinitely, albeit at a slightly...

Congrats! You're gonna do something more fun tomorrow, right? :coolsmiley:

Happy New Year! Today we slept in, then went to AAA to get our international driving permits for our upcoming trip to Spain. I had coffee with a friend, and picked up some pre-made dinner to microwave cause I'm feeling lazy. I switched to half-time work last year, and dropped down to just...

I've been influenced by the minimalism trend, and I enjoyed the documentary. Well, I found it 80% enjoyable/inspirational and 20% insufferable. But I guess that's the Gen X in me, never wanting to be part of any "in" thing. Overall I've found "owning less stuff" and "being less consumerist" to...

Normally, no. But this year I was feeling nostalgic for an old fashioned Christmas ,so I ordered a few gifts for DH and a few for me. It feels like we could use a little extra cheer this year. [emoji4] SIS

Hi. We've been doing research on this, and we've narrowed it down to: TMobile - best international plan - but higher overall cost. GoogleFI - good plans at a good price, but no iPhones. Android Only. Our current plan: Use a budget USA Carrier (Cricket or similar) with an unlocked iPhone, then...

We use it for: Turning the lights on/off, or dimming them. Playing music or audiobooks Listening to the morning news. Getting the weather report. Timers/Wakeup Alarm I wouldn't say it's life changing bit we're warming up to it. It's nice to turn off the lights from bed, or listen to the...