Here are 6 random things about me:

1. I recently knocked the lower half of my top two front teeth out with the handle bars on my bike. I was walking it up the stairs to my porch, accidentally dropped it, then the shocks caused the bike to bounce back up and hit me in the face. In a flash, my lip was busted, my teeth were gone, and I experienced one of my biggest fears… and it wasn’t so bad. Told people I got in an insane fight.
2. I have a MySpace music profile, mainly metal.
3. I love watching commentaries of Starcraft tournaments played by progamers in South Korea.
4. I can bend my left pinky back and make it touch the top of my hand.
5. Coffee has stimulated some of my best ideas, in all aspects of life.
6. My favorite book is Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn

Because I revealed 6 random things about myself, I now have the power and the responsiblity to tag 6 other people to do the same. Tag, you are it:

1. Sara @ On Simplicity
2. Lance @ The Jungle of Life (That is twice that you have been tagged… feel the pressure?!)
3. Stacey @ Create a Balance (Check out her new eBook.)
4. Rachel @ Small Notebook
5. Julia @ Share World Love
6. Ross @ Will It Change You

I give all of you the option of either writing a post with 6 random things about yourself, just like I did, or you can just leave a comment. Either way, we are going to learn 6 random things about you, whether you like it or not!

Heck, I will take Jeremy’s lead, anyone who wants to post 6 random things about themselves can do so in the comments. Go crazy!

“Going green” doesn’t have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.”

The above quote from their site sums it up well. Many people adopt “going green” and environmental awareness with an all or none attitude. If they can’t live their life completely in balance with nature, then they don’t do anything at all. That is not a good way to look at it. Every little bit can help, even if it is just a few small things here and there.

Some of my favorites from their list were:

• Turn off lights.
• Turn off computers at night.
• Re-think bottled water.
• Take a shorter shower.
• Shower with your partner.

There are obviously other benefits to the last one on that list besides saving water. I encourage you all to check out 50 Ways to Help the Planet and try to implement a few of them into your life. Also, the layout and icons on the site are beautifully designed.

What are some of the ways that you help the planet? Post a comment below and let us know!

Photo from Wire & Twine Green Line

Instead of providing some links to some quality articles that I have read recently like usual, I wanted to share a huge resource with you guys this week. Jeremy Day from Insight Writer just posted his Carnival of Personal Development Edition #1.

A blog carnival is a compilation of posts that have been submitted by multiple bloggers that all discuss the same topic. Jeremy’s carnival encompassed personal development, personal finance, and personal health. A whopping 133 submissions were submitted!

Jeremy provided his favorites at the top of his post and the rest are listed below. I recommend you go check out all the excellent articles! There will be more carnivals coming up that will be hosted by different bloggers. I will try to keep my eye on them and keep you guys updated when they come out.

Photo By It’sGreg

I know, your taste buds and stomach just got really angry at me after reading the title of this post. However, your wallet could not be happier!

Eating out is expensive. Even the cheapest restaurant will end up costing you more than if you just ate at home.

Don’t get me wrong, eating out is one of my favorite things to do. Going out with a group of entertaining people, scanning the menu, waiting eagerly for each course, relaxing with a few glasses of wine, savoring every last bite of delicious food, and topping it off with a decadent dessert… it does not get any better than that.

Eating out is a treat. Just like any other treat, it should be enjoyed in moderation! If it becomes a habit, it will end up costing you an incredible amount of money.

With that being said, I challenge you to not eat out for a week.

Are you up to the challenge? Stay home, eat some cereal and pasta, and watch a movie with some good company. It will be just as fun… trust me. Post a comment and let us know how the challenge is going.

Photo by Scorpions and Centaurs

Here is a description of what you can find in the eBook. This is from Stacey’s original post.

• Learn strategies and techniques that bloggers are using to practice the art of life balance.
• Experience the collaborative effort of over 30+ bloggers who participated in the Life Balance Group Writing Project.
  
• Read about choice management and determine what life balance means to you.
• Embrace your authentic self, your needs, and your passions!

Also, I was lucky enough to have one of my posts included in the eBook! You can read my post at: Live Simple to Create a Balance in Your Life.

In addition to the eBook being free, Stacey has also given away the rights to eBook as well. You can give it away for free to anyone you want. Be sure to give it a read, tell your friends about it, and promote it with any social networking sites you are a part of. Enjoy