Today I have a story to tell you, but first check out these shots 🙂 We came across this plaque today whilst visiting the Jumbilima Park in Roatan (After ziplining through the trees)! How cool is that…. Someone actually spent 24 years looking for butterflys!! How do you like this one that looks like a… Read more
Viewing category: Reflection
Defining Purpose and the Importance of Moderation
Purpose – what does this word mean to you? The dictionary defines purpose as ‘The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists’ To me the meaning of purpose is what drives me, it is the ‘why’ and the reason. I think purpose is something we all need to find;… Read more
Monday Madness – Pictures / Fitness Update / Monies / My Announcement
Howdy Everyone! If you are a new reader then welcome to my blog. I took Mrs Scot and her parents to see Sweeney Todd the musical for its opening night in London west-end. Was absolutely phenomenal – would recommend to anyone. Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball absolutely nailed it! If anyone has seen the movie,… Read more
The Thailand Wedding Part 2 – The Finances
My first post on Our Wedding in Thailand Explained has proved to be hugely popular – one of the most popular posts on this blog in fact. Finally, the time has come to reveal the finances behind the destination wedding! Thank you to those of you who have emailed me asking to post this information… Read more
The Benefits of Being a Dilettante
I want to start of by saying that today’s post is inspired by J.D. Roth’s latest post ‘A Magician of Time’. The post discusses the ways in which J.D. Roth can maximise his available time by knowing when to say yes and when to say no in given situations. He also mentions that he… Read more
Day 1 – The 14 Week Fitness Challenge
Today is Day 1 of the 14 week fitness challenge. There are already 7 participants including myself: Elizabeth (Broke Elizabeth) Kris (Balancing Money and Life) Nick (Step Away from the Mall) Crystal (Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) Khaleef (Fat Guy, Skinny Wallet) Paul (Make Money, Make Cents) You can see their individual goals in the… Read more
The 14-Week Fitness Challenge – Are You In?
Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks. – Johann Gottfried Von Herder The 14 Week Get-Fit Challenge: The purpose of the challenge is twofold: In 14 weeks time (June 2nd, 2012), Mrs Scot and I are going on… Read more
Our Wedding in Thailand Explained
Shortly before I started writing this blog, I got married to the most beautiful and amazing girl in the world, my best friend and my soulmate – Mrs Scot 🙂 As you all know by now, we live in the UK; but being the non-stereotypical couple that we are, we didn’t want to get married… Read more
Leap Day Resolution
Hopefully lots of smart guys getting married today, one anniversary every 4 years is pretty ballin. I wasn’t scheduled to post today, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity of having a tag of post date of Feb 29th 😛 Leap years happen about once every 1450 days – i.e. not very often. The message… Read more
A Life Changing Moment
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Everyone has life-changing moments. These are the the clear points that define your path in life – events that take you down a given path. These could include leaving home, going to University, getting married ,… Read more