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Posted in Travel

Why I Keep Coming Back to Hilton Hotels: The Comfort of Consistency

What keeps me returning to Hilton hotels isn’t just the rooms—it’s the consistency. From familiar amenities and dependable service to brands designed for different types of trips, I’ve found that knowing what to expect makes travel far less stressful. While I’m always open to Airbnb and other short-term rentals, I value finding places I can return to again and again, whether it’s a favorite hotel or a home away from home.

Posted in Reviews Travel

Review: Hilton Hampton Inn – Barboursville|Huntington

I recently stayed at the Hampton Inn in Barboursville, West Virginia, and came away impressed by its clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient digital features. From the surprisingly low incidental hold to the breakfast, pool, and room amenities, here’s my honest look at what the hotel did well—and where there’s room for improvement.

Split image showing a rundown house with real estate challenges on one side and a laptop displaying website income growth on the other, illustrating the comparison between real estate investing and digital asset investing.
Posted in Blog Digital Assets Real Estate

Are Website Investments Better Than Real Estate?

After dealing with the downsides of property investing, I started exploring digital assets—and what I found changed how I think about building income.

Posted in How To Random Ramblings Self Help

The Architecture of Digital Erasure: Taking Back Your Identity

My last post was how big data companies use your personal data to enrich themselves.  Your information…

Posted in Affiliate Marketing Random Ramblings

Running the Numbers: The Lucrative Business of Your Personal Data

If you spend any time analyzing the digital economy, you quickly realize one fundamental truth: information is…

Posted in Travel

The Airbnb Nightmare: Why I’m Sticking to Hotels for My Sanity

I’ve been doing a lot of travel research lately, daydreaming about taking a trip just to get…

Posted in Mental health Random Ramblings

I Built a Digital Fortress to Save My Sanity

I’ve been doing a lot of rewinding and reminiscing lately, looking back through years of my journal…

Posted in Geography and Place

Why Does It Always Feel Colder in Columbus?

I’m from Huntington WV, but have spent a lot of time in Columbus.  At first glance, I…

Posted in Blog Journal Research

10 Years, Hundreds of  Entries, and 1 AI: What a Decade of Weight Logs Taught Me About Myself

I have been logging my weight since November 16, 2016. As I approach a full decade of…

Posted in Look Book

Warm Weather on the Mind (Even If It’s Not Quite Summer Yet)

A warmer-than-expected day had me thinking ahead to summer. This easy warm-weather look pairs a State & Liberty polo and shorts with Alexander McQueen sneakers—comfortable, clean, and effortlessly put together for days when the season starts to sneak up on you.