Don't buy the house
We just recently bought a beautiful single family home. Before this, we lived in a townhouse. And before townhouse, I have lived in apartments. Buying a townhouse was a big step but buying single family home is a whole new beast. First, buying a house is probably a sound financial decision. There are plenty of articles and research that shows people who own homes are financially better off. But very few people talk about negatives of homeownership.Published on
Oven Baked Beef Ribs
Found this recipe online, modified it a little and it is our favorite food right now. Ingriedient 3 lbs meaty beef ribs, (grass-fed) 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons oregano Instructions Rinse ribs and dry COMPLETELY with paper towels. Lightly coat ribs in olive oil. Mix together seasoning and sprinkle generously over ribs, front and back.Published on
10 Years Goals
There is a saying that we overestimate how much we can do in days but underestimate how much we can achieve in years. Nothing makes a father as proud and happy as his children. My biggest guiding principle for my long term goals is to provide Ayden and Zayn an environment where they can grow to be happy and successful. Also it is important to realize that I cannot make anyone happy or successful.Published on
Digital Minimalism
Just the other day, I happened to skim a blog post, “My awakening moment about how smartphones fragment our attention span.” It struck a chord, and I realized that I’m in the same boat. It’s been ages since I’ve properly read a book. Even when I have audiobooks on, I’m doing something else and hardly ever genuinely enjoy them. I’ve got this habit too, of kicking off loads of projects and then ditching them once it’s time to roll up my sleeves and do the detailed work.Published on
It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario
“It’s What I Do” by Lynsey Addario is probably in my top 10 favorite books. As someone who always wanted to be a serious photographer who would use images to make the world better place, I felt a real connection while reading this book. While reading it, I imagined myself being in the situations that Lynsey was in and I really don’t know if I would have been able to handle those situations.Published on
Nightmares of 4 years old
We are in our house on second floor. There is a giant lobster outside. There is Amazon delivery truck. There is a package. There is a car. The delivery truck is crushing the car and possibly package.Published on
Be the people that Evan's be
Last year, Ayden got into Minecraft thanks to Evan Storm’s channel. So we bought Minecraft on PS4 and started to play. I preferred to play in 1st person perspective but Ayden preferred 3rd person. But he didn’t know how to ask me change the perspective. So he would say, “Be the people that Evan’s be.”Published on
Can you bring toys back home?
Tonight, I was reading Puss in the Boots bedtime story to Ayden. Story begins with Old Miller dying. Ayden asked me if people die in real life. I am not ready for this conversation but I also didn’t want to lie. I said yes and hoped we can move on quickly. Ayden’s eyes turned teary. In crying voice, he asked, “Why?” “It just the way it is.” I said. I watched him as he processed this new information about life.Published on
Avicii – Wake Me Up
Lyrics Feeling my way through the darkness Guided by a beating heart I can't tell where the journey will end But I know where to start They tell me I'm too young to understand They say I'm caught up in a dream Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes Well that's fine by me So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself, and I Didn't know I was lost So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself, and I Didn't know I was lost I tried carrying the weight of the world But I only have two hands Hope I get the chance to travel the world But I don't have any plans Wish that I could stay forever this young Not afraid to close my eyes Life's a game made for everyone And love is a prize So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself, and I Didn't know I was lost So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself, and I I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know Source: LyricFindPublished on
Junoon – Main Kaun Hoon
Lyrics Jab aasman girnay lagtay hain Aur zameen jalnay lagtee hai Aik chhupa huwa khwaab janam leta hai Sehraon main awaaz aati hai Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Gham geen hoon Aur tum mazloom ho Jab bhook nachtee gaatee hai Aur nafratein jashan manatein hain Aik chhupa huwa khwaab janam leta hai Sehraon main awaaz aati hai Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Majboor hoon Aur tum bay naam ho Aik chhupa huwa khwaab janam leta hai Sehraon main awaaz aati hai Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Gham geen hoon Aur tum mazloom ho Tum kaun ho Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Gham geen hoon Aur tum bay naam ho Tum kaun ho Mein kaun hoon Tum kaun ho Majboor hoon Aur tum bay naam ho Poet: Sabir ZafarPublished on