Advice
Bill and Ted’s Lessons Learned
Last night, I had the pleasure of viewing the cinematic classic, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure on the Big Screen. Having never lived through The Excellent Adventure at that scale, I now feel much closer to the story and the adversity and triumphs that Bill and Ted experienced. In an
Maps. They are Cheap and We Need Them
Currently I’m in a room called Fish Fantasy and there are a million fish plastered on the walls, bedspread, and hanging from the ceiling. And let me tell you, I couldn’t be happier to be surrounded by them. And for the record, I hate fish. A old, dear friend of
How to Sleep on an Airplane
There’s got to be a better way! Sleeping on planes: Is it possible? If I had a dime for everyone I’ve ever heard say, “I just can’t sleep on a plane,” I would have at least $5. I used to be one of those people; I sat in that 14-square-inch
The Yoga Ball: More Than Just A Thing To Sit On At Work
Even the mayor of Portland love yoga balls! This past winter I decided to ditch my gym membership, for better or worse (it was for worse). I just didn’t have time anymore, and I thought it would be nice to bank an extra $40 each month. Oh, and also, I
Stuff that Sucks Even More When You’re Broke
Unlucky events always feel shitty, no matter who you are, or how much you have in your wallet. There are, however, a few instances when life’s little “fuck you” moments pack and extra punch when you’re a Broke-Ass. Below are my most recent, and least favorite examples of this phenomenon.
Broke-Ass Etiquette: Stopping Your Roommate from Eating Your Food
Got a question about how to be a polite Broke-Ass? Email Half-Price Headliner with your queries and get schooled on how to be proper-like. Q: My roommate keeps eating my food. How can I tell him to stop without being a total ass? A: Unfortunately, to solve this issue, you
A Few Things Learned From A Trip to Hawaii
A Few Things I Learned From My Short Trip to the Big Island of Hawaii: [disclaimer: as much as I joke about my broke-ass situation (which is still very much the broke-ass case), I’d like to acknowledge that I appreciate that I’m also pretty gosh dang lucky that I was
East Bay Unwrapped: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Yah, snail, yah! Since you read my post from last week, you now have your garden plot all planned out for Spring. Kale here, beans there, and plenty of sunshine. The conditions are perfect for a happy, healthy garden! OR ARE THEY? Lurking in your back yard are some very