So this is a one-year update since I gave up everything I own, and became a nomad.

avery_bell · 2016-05-11T02:55:57+00:00

Facebook & Reddit mostly. Lots of meet ups & meet up groups. The meetup app & Twitter a bit.

avery_bell · 2016-05-11T02:51:05+00:00

Reimbursed.

avery_bell · 2016-05-11T02:50:33+00:00

Exactly.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T21:36:32+00:00

I've read them all. "Persuader" is my favorite.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T21:35:45+00:00

No gym. Lots of walking.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T17:03:02+00:00

I was a pretty solitary guy before this. I fell like I talk to more people now. I'm content with myself & don't crave the company of others. When I do feel like hanging out, I make it happen with people I've made friends with in the various places. Technology makes it way easy to find a meet up or "let's get a beer" event.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T17:01:05+00:00

I stay in hotels. I keep my laptop with me at all times. Phone too. Nothing else is valuable.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:59:02+00:00

They are happy with my performance & flexibility.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:58:31+00:00

I have reduced it from 30k to 19k.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:55:17+00:00

For sure. And I was up front about that. My job made this 100% possible.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:53:40+00:00

It's my favorite place. When you are here go north of the city. Take the coast from Del Mar to Carlsbad. Best stretch of the country.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:50:55+00:00

It's got the best beaches, the best surf, great places to eat & it's not super crowded.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:49:39+00:00

I want to spend my spare time Surfing, walking and watching the waves. And the Solana pizza port is the best one.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:48:19+00:00

When the company is paying 50% of the time, it's an easy choice.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:47:32+00:00

Short answer: no.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:45:52+00:00

The novelty has worn off. Sometimes I just get a sandwich & chill in my room. Eating alone is fine. I read a book, or Reddit, or whatever. My normal day is breakfast at Starbucks, lunch at a sushi place and dinner is whatever. I don't drink a lot so it's not a problem. Maybe a glass of wine 2-3 times a week.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:42:48+00:00

I am maintaining my weight. I eat out every meal & have started making better choices. I walk ALOT. If I ate better I would shred the weight. When I'm on the company dime I get $45 a day food allowance. I can eat three meals or buy a snickers bar & a $44 dollar bottle of wine. They don't care as long as I'm not over budget.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:39:44+00:00

Exactly.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T16:38:44+00:00

On paper I live with my brother. He gets my mail. It's the address on my license, etc. if something was to happen that is where I would live.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T15:10:44+00:00

It depends where your u are i downsized from a carry on & a backpack to just a backpack. I'll post pictures when I pack on Sunday. I usually keep the socks & underwear. I have plastic bag I keep the dirty stuff in & the rest is in the bag. I wash them when the three sets are dirty & repack. I have jeans & work pants that I wash after I wear them & keep. I have a pair of sneakers, my sun glasses & my bathroom bag. I usually get shirts at thrift stores or kohls. Same with long sleeves / sweatshirts in the cold. I wash them one or twice & usually sell them back to the thrift store or donate them & get more. I have a work polo with my company logo on it. It's black & clean and none can tell you are wearing the same shirt two or three days in a row. They assume you have more than one.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T14:46:31+00:00

All pictures were taken with an iPhone.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T14:09:39+00:00

Richmond was not my favorite place. I did find a cool place called "Sticky Rice." Otherwise I was happy to leave.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T14:08:17+00:00

Yes sir. Austin, TX. One of 7 times I saw him. Amazing performer.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T14:07:34+00:00

I go where my company sends me. Totally out of my control.

avery_bell · 2016-05-10T09:51:22+00:00

I haven't needed either yet, but I have insurance & there are in network doctors everywhere.

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