Moving to Kapolei

I have been busy the past few weeks prepping my move out to Kapolei. After more than three years of living on my own just minutes from work, I'm trading it in for the sake of saving some money. I'll be living with my brother and his family rent free until I leave for my world traveling adventures in 2011.

My stuff is half packed and my couch and computer desk are gone courtesy of Craigslist. I've made several trips to some non-profits in the area who will be benefiting from linens, towels, dishes and other kitchenware.

Moving does have its perks as I am forced to really minimize all my worldly possessions to fit into one room. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as tough as I thought. I guess I'm not that attached to things. Still, I do have a lot of junk that I need to wade through and decide if they stay or go.

Maybe living out of a backpack for a year won't be as difficult as I thought?

10,000 Grains!

Took a while but I answered enough questions to donate 10,000 grains of rice. Didn't take as long as I thought. I encourage you to do the same.

Saving the World One Grain at a Time

I discovered this cool website that rewards your brainpower by feeding the world's hungry. Free Rice is part trivia, part non-profit (although they say they're not technically registered).

The idea behind the site is that you're given a multiple choice vocab lesson. When you select the right definition, you earn 20 grains of rice. The more correct answers you submit, the more rice you can earn. Money to purchase the rice is generated from the site's banner ads. The rice is then donated to the UN World Food Program. Pretty awesome don't you think?

While I may not be trading in my car for a bike, going completely organic or even recycling as regularly as I should, at least I'm doing my part to save the world (and getting smarter in the process). What are you doing?