When I sit in silence, I hear all the disappointments of what I should have done.
When I sit alone, I am filled with all the failures I have become.
Sometimes I don’t want to be still, because of all the ways I feel like a fool, a failure, a less than I think I should be.
When I sit in silence, I hear all the beautiful sounds of life.
When I sit alone, I am filled with all the blessings and love that is in my existence.
Sometimes I don’t want to be still, because I have so many exciting things that I want to do. My heart, my flow too plugged in and ready to just be in one place at one time.
When I sit in silence, I hear all the noise of my surroundings and what is right now.
When I sit alone, I am so aware of myself and the things I am thinking and dreaming.
Sometimes I just want to stay here where I am, because it feels exactly the right place to be, the right thing to do.
When I sit in silence, I hear all the voices and wisdom that is available to all.
When I sit alone, I am anything but alone. I am tapped into the vastness of everything.
Sometimes I don’t want to ever move again, because I am so plugged into all that is. I feel like I am dancing in the stars and adventuring across the vastness of space and time, and realizing I have finally found home.
I signed up to read books for Black Phoenix Book Tours and this happened to be the first one up. The Blood of Faeries by Dan Rice. This was actually the second book in his series The Allison Lee Chronicles. I went and read his first book Dragons Walk Among Us before reading this second installment.
The Blood of Faeries continues the story of Allison Lee. She’s found out she’s half skaag and her long lost mother (a skaag assassin) is now living with her and her dad. Oh, and the world knows Allison is a shapeshifter who saved the world from other skaags invading Earth, so every time she goes out of her house, she has to fight the media mob.
For a teen who just wants to live a normal life and be left alone to enjoy her hobby of photography, her new found celebrity status is really cramping her style. It’s also not so fun being followed around by a bunch of body guards, especially when she has super strength and can fight of most baddies all on her own.
Allison tries to adjust to her new life, but it’s a struggle. Things go from bad to worse when one of her best friends goes missing. Allison gets her team together to find him, but ends up in far more trouble than she was looking for.
In a prison halfway around the world, Allison comes face to face with some of her darkest fears. She also learns that skaags and dragons aren’t the only alien species that walks the Earth. Allison has to dig deep to save herself and her friends before their captors kill them all.
Digital nomad entrepreneurs are changing the face of business in America, and remote work trends continue to accelerate. Reliable and fast internet access and affordable living typically top the list of desirable features prized by seasoned digital nomads. Think about the wonderful places you’ve always wanted to experience — do they roll out a digital nomad welcome mat? This article highlights four welcoming digital nomad destinations to help you on the road to prosperity in this exciting new work and travel lifestyle.
The Big Apple
The world’s most intense business environment welcomes digital nomads with good public internet connectivity and a myriad of museums to visit and other interesting things to do, such as taking in a game at Yankee Stadium. Search for discounted tickets online. Some online discount ticket seller sites provide an interactive seating chart of Yankee Stadium, so you can check 360-degree virtual in-seat views before you buy. Finding a place to live can be a challenge in New York, and many nomads use co-working or co-living arrangements to get ahead.
A Texas-Size Welcome
In Texas, Austin ranks highly as a preferred digital nomad destination because of plentiful internet cafes, entertainment venues, and housing options. Search online rental sites for an apartment downtown or in one of the surrounding urban villages. Nature lovers and festival goers are naturally attracted to the Barton Hills neighborhood adjacent to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.
Is Carolina Calling?
Historic Charlotte is the economic and cultural center of North Carolina and a premier digital nomad destination. Quality of life is high, and the cost of living is relatively low in Charlotte compared to the cost of living in New York City. Start your search early, and match your desired lifestyle to one of the nearly 200 neighborhoods available. Diversity is a top draw in the Queen City!
Add Scenic Idaho to Your List
Idaho is a hot digital nomad destination. Explore the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and find inexpensive housing nearby in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, or Idaho Falls. Apartments go quickly, so watch the market carefully before making a move. Consider using a local property management company or rental agency for best results.
Nomad-Friendly Business Structures and Practices
Freelance digital nomads often form their own limited liability company to separate personal and business assets. LLCs offer flexible tax filings and simpler professional banking and credit arrangements, but rules and regulations differ by jurisdiction. File the paperwork yourself, or use a low-cost formation service to reduce legal fees.
Online tools are a boon for digital nomad entrepreneurs. Project management, marketing, bookkeeping, and customer relationship management tools are available in free or low-cost online versions. For example, an invoice maker free tool can help you keep accurate books. Choose a suitable template, and include your own logo, visuals, and text in the format you prefer. Customer account notifications can be automated, so you always know when payments are received or are overdue. Recurring payment invoices let you stay on top of your cash flow.
Follow Your Dream
Find your dream of unique travel experiences and stimulating entrepreneurial work in welcoming and interesting digital nomad locations from New York City to the Carolinas, Texas, Idaho, and points between.
I started this series almost two weeks ago, and I’m still not done, but I loved it so much, I decided to go ahead and do a review. Yep, it’s that good.
I was looking for a series on Kindle Unlimited that had a strong female lead, magic, and lots of adventure in it. This series hasn’t disappointed on those expectations. It also had plenty of other unexpected (fun) surprises too.
Chronicles of an Urban Druid starts out with a young woman living in Toronto who is from a large family of cops, but is disappointed because she doesn’t seem to really fit in that life. She’s a big supporter of her father and brothers, but being a cop really isn’t for her. Little does she know that a mugging in the back alley of the pub she works at will lead Fiona to her Irish heritage and Druid one as well.
Thrown into a whole new life, Fiona finds herself with a lot of catching up to do, but she’s excited for the task of learning to become a Druid and especially excited to find her true calling. The only thing is it comes with a lot of dangerous new enemies that stalks her, kidnaps her, and gives her quite a few near death experiences.
As Fiona learns to handle the new responsibilities and challenges of becoming an urban Druid, she also finds new friends and love that fills her life and heart. She’s excited by the magic that she’s now allowing herself to see and be apart of as she welcomes fae creatures to live in her backyard and becomes the mother of twenty-three rambunctious dragons.
Studies show approximately 20 percent of American parents choose to stay home with their kids, which can be rewarding. However, it’s perfectly natural to want goals of your own, and starting an in-home business can provide an additional sense of purpose as well as income.
What Are the Steps to Starting Your Own Business?
Starting a business is easier than you think. Once you have a solid idea, you can create a professional space and legally register your company.
Create a Home Office
You need a space to work without distractions and meet with clients, so creating a home office is a good idea. Having a separate room for work also helps you “check out” when off the clock.
Choose a Business Structure
If you’re a one-person operation, you can choose a sole proprietorship or limited liability company as your business structure. Many entrepreneurs choose LLCs for the benefits:
Considered a separate legal entity from the owner
Numerous tax advantages
Flexible ownership
The process for registering an LLC varies by state, so you’ll need to do research before filing. The good news is, you can do it yourself or with a formation service, so there’s no need to spend money on a lawyer.
Find Funding
Starting a small business requires money for fees, supplies, and marketing. If you have savings, you can tap into those. Otherwise, you’ll need to apply for financing.
Market Your Services
To get clients, you need to put your business out there. Fortunately, there are many marketing techniques small businesses can use:
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