Author Archives: spiralmode

You Can’t Just Camp Here

When you travel the U.S., you get to experience what each state has to offer. You also have to be aware of the laws in each state since not all of the states are the same. While you’re traveling through California, you may feel like camping out instead of stopping at a hotel. This is […]

Just an Awkward Photo Away from Traveling

Remember in grade school how every year you would have to take a school picture for the yearbook? You’d have to dress nicely and you’d try to practice your smile because you didn’t want to look like a dork. The stress of taking a school picture would hopefully be worth it once you finally got […]

All the Single Dads

We live in a world where we preach independence. We want independence from everyone and if someone says we can’t do something, we prove them wrong. When people say you can’t raise a child without being married, you prove them wrong. There is nothing wrong with being a single mother and to all those single […]

Snakes aren’t Toys, They’re Dangerous

With every positive, there always seems to be a downside. California has beaches, sunshine, and great views. However, California also has snakes, earthquakes, and the occasional summer temperature rising above 100. If these cons to living in California stress you out, take a hike out on one the hundreds of trails California has to offer […]

Are Lazy Days Bad?

It’s so easy to postpone the things that we don’t want to do. All it takes is a little faith, procrastination, and an I-don’t-want-to-attitude. Even though we don’t recognize it, we do take short cuts on a regular basis to make it easier for ourselves. After all, why do we drive to work or school […]

What to Do When You Miss Someone

When you miss someone, it can almost feel like your world is crashing down around you. This is especially true if you regularly spend time with this person. Sometimes getting separated from a close friend can feel horrible, like the separation may last forever. No matter how bad it feels, that isn’t always the case. […]

When Shouldn’t You Leave Your Pet or Child in the Car?

With the weather heating up, we need to aware of our actions. Not staying hydrated, and staying in the sunlight too long can have serious repercussions. We have to be smart in order to survive the heat. However, it’s not just about your safety this summer that you have to be concerned about. It is […]

Surviving the Heat of Summer

California typically loves to warm up sooner, so it’s time to start preparing for that heat. If you don’t stay out of the heat, you can end up suffering from heat stroke or passing out. Knowing your body’s limits is important when it comes to heat. Plus, limiting your sun exposure can help lessen your […]

How to Make an Extra Buck

Times get tough for everybody. It doesn’t matter if we’re out of the recession or aren’t in a depression. We all feel poor at some point in our lives. Many people will say money isn’t everything, which is true. However, when you can’t afford rent, and you had an unexpected emergency come up, the jokes […]

How Hard Can it Be to Stay in Touch with Family?

As we grow up, everyone eventually moves away from home. Some of us grow up and move out to a college dorm, others move in with friends. We all eventually move away from family or the life we grew up with. It becomes increasingly sad when you’re actually not that far away from them, but […]