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We are a family of four, taking calculated financial risks to have some fun and see the world. We will be chronicling the successes and failures, both financially and generally.

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From Our Blog Posts

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    Existential Flourishing?

    This week took an interesting turn from prior weeks. The start to the week was not the best for me physically, but my mental state has been just about the opposite of an existential crisis. I guess you would call it existential flourishing. The power of ample free time is revealing…

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    Homemade Egg and Green Chile Breakfast Burritos for 73¢

    Part of Cost Per Calorie — see the full index A few years ago Costco used to have EVOL egg and green chile breakfast burritos, and they were the most delicious breakfast burrito I have ever eaten. The downside was that they would explode in your microwave while cooking, almost every…

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    Self Discovery And Fun On Purpose

    This was a tough week for me as I was recovering from being sick while working through my continuing existential crisis. I need to remind myself that it’s really a self discovery process. I’m figuring out what I am outside of the job I used to do, and outside of international…

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