The Illusion of Choice
We have far less control over our lives than we believe. The Holocaust-advice-test is a good method for determining if advice you want to give to a person in a dire situation is useful advice.
Therapy of the wilderness
[Archive] All of my possessions were stolen
On 1 November 2015 in Oaxaca, Mexico, my backpack with everything I own, was stolen. The only things I have left are the clothes I was wearing and the things that were in my pockets. I need help getting back on my feet.
Guatemalan mountains are high, and you can be, too
I went to pharmacies in Guatemala looking for venlafaxine (Effexor). I was not able to find this useful medicine but what I did find was surprising.
Consumable items I use
I made this list to keep track of the things I consume and need to restock. I will often be in places that it might be hard to buy some of these things, so I keep this list in my notebook and check it from time-to-time to make sure I have enough supplies.
Overview, goals, and learning topics of my new life
My goals for this new lifestyle, how I am thinking about it, and the skills I need to learn.
My master to do list
To give you an idea of the things I am thinking about and working on, here is my to do list. Addresses and money issues Change PayPal address Change Google AdSense payment method Change other addresses Photocopy and photograph all identification documents Birth certificate Social Security card Passport Name change order Mexican entry document Trade, … Read more
To Chiapas, no really, I mean it this time
Riding to Chiapas. For sure. Really. Unless something changes.