4 more months. 18 weeks or so. 120 daysish. we. are. close. hopefully, the debt dragon has its affairs in order. the numbers are staggering. we've paid off over $117K in 45 months. $37K in 2011. we're blessed.as the number of times we've smacked the dragon in the mouth continues to climb, we're (the QoF mostly) asked with corresponding frequency, "how'd you do it?" or "what's your secret?"we pay as much as we can toward our debt. that's it. seems to be working. nothing fancy. nothing … [Read more...]
just getting started
December 20, 2011 By
today marks the anniversary of the day when i asked your Queen of Free to by my Queen for Life. best. question. ever. i am increasingly thankful for her response. she is amazing. i have no lack of gain.thirteen (13) years have passed since my most humble inquiry. sure we've faced adversity, but we've also experienced immeasurable joy. publicly, our persona is built around the shoulder to shoulder combat against the debt dragon (what up dragon?). privately, our relationship is built on … [Read more...]
can someone go to disneyworld and not eat at a restaurant?
November 19, 2011 By
people are funny. and awesome. folks have been asking if the king kept the streak alive at disney. usually it's kinda clandestine: asked in a, it's cool either way - i ain't gonna tell nobody, low tone whisper while looking both ways to ensure the coast is clear. that's appreciated. but, the cloak and dagger isn't necessary. a few of the regulars assumed i just went on hiatus - took a little breaky break. no break. the impossible is possible. had i blogged earlier, several explanations … [Read more...]
not exactly martin luther
November 3, 2011 By
Ninety-five (40) theses for restaurant freedom: 1. that fork was just in someone else's mouth.2. the entree portion sizes are monstrous.3. the pre-entree breadstick/roll packs 150 calories per.4. the more you eat, the more you eat.5. service is often horrendous.6. mandatory tipping in groups of 8 or larger7. it's expensive8. it's not as quick as home9. it's not as good as home.10. it's not as good for you as home11. the wait time is rarely worth it.12. this one time we held the door … [Read more...]
you’re doing more than you think
September 21, 2011 By
dear diary: it's been 20 months, 21 days, and 23 hours since i last ate at a restaurant. i'm restaurant free. still. maybe you're not. that's cool. this isn't … [Read more...]
13 tips to restaurant freedom
September 1, 2011 By
a member of the Royal Court wants to go restaurant free. he asked for tips. he's the only one to ask. thought i'd share the tips. anybody else wanna try this for 30 days?1. make sure your wife is on board w/ u doing it 2. don't force it on anybody 3. three months in - you won't even want it 4. you gotta get mad. healthy, motivating anger. 5. don't eat it if it's free. treating it like an addiction has been key. it may have been an addiction. 6. read non-fiction books, watch less tv. tv makes u … [Read more...]
God, hendrix, vocabulary.
August 30, 2011 By
i do something. while my biggest draw is still that i do not something. i now do something. been walking. two miles at a time. been working out. been more active. got excited thinking about how i was transforming my body and mind from nothing into something. that's not what i'm doing though - so the object of my excitement is misplaced. i can't make nothing into something.God does that. creatio ex nihilo. creation out of nothing. not me. i have something to work with (not much), so it's not … [Read more...]
flashback episode
August 29, 2011 By
picture haze around this post to get the full effect. $100Q quit job = snowball. … [Read more...]
keys to restaurant free and general freedom
August 25, 2011 By
Christmas is in december. i know this because it was in december last year. and the year before. and so on. it will be here soon. traditionally, gifts are exchanged around said holiday. it's prudent to consider that now. in august. not late december. not eating at restaurants works the same way. the lead time is shorter. but, i still need a plan. everyday is like Christmas.* i'm not surprised by lunchtime.we set forth on a pilgrimage to the home of the great rodent father in october (the … [Read more...]
a new enemy
August 23, 2011 By
i need to work-out. i know this. but, it's gonna hurt. it's been awhile.the physical, psychological, and economic benefits are not lost on me. men's health was a long-time companion. my favorite author triumvirate all advocate physical exercise. past experience indicates that my mind and body function extraordinarily better with a consistent kinesthetic regimen. leaders exercise. got it. got it all. so why isn't this happening?oh, cause it's gonna hurt. pain is weakness leaving your body … [Read more...]
