Saving money as an adult feels a lot less charming than it did when I was a child. Back then, dropping coins into a piggy bank felt almost thrilling because of the pure accumulation without consequence. As adults, saving often comes with spreadsheets, deposits, transfers, tax implications, stress, schedules, trade-offs, and a constant tug-of-war between […]
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Imagining a Park Where Every Coaster is a Lap Around the Track
After challenging the status quo of amusement park ride naming in a past blog, I couldn’t help but wonder about other naming groups for coasters. Coaster Naming Blogs What if an entire park’s roller coaster line up was themed exclusively to the world of auto racing? If cohesive naming can elevate a park’s identity, then […]
From Mild to Wild: My Spiciness Scale Measures from 0 to 11
Ever wondered how to honestly measure the “heat” of your favorite dishes? Saying “it’s spicy” doesn’t always cut it because of how vague that is… What’s fiery for one person might be tame for another and vice versa. That’s why I created my own personal spiciness rating scale. It is a simplified measure for me […]
Mistakes in Numbers and Dates for Non-natives in the U.S.A.
Moving to the United States or even working in an American English-speaking environment can be a challenge, even for highly educated individuals or skilled professionals. Beyond vocabulary and grammar, small details like how numbers and dates are written or spoken can quietly cause confusion. These mistakes are common among non‑native English speakers and often have […]
Project Leadership Unlocked | GIGO and the Care We Choose to Put In
There is a phrase that has existed in technology and systems thinking for decades: GIGO —> Garbage In, Garbage Out. On the surface, it sounds harsh, almost dismissive. But beneath that blunt framing lies one of the most honest truths about project leadership, system implementations, and ultimately, human behavior. The outcome you get is directly […]