Surviving Public Transportation II

For those of us further south, we have the Caltrain system. Here are some safety tips that every rider should know when riding Caltrain or driving near the train tracks. 

Surviving Public Transportation I

The Bay Area is home to a fantastic public transportation system. It is fast and generally dependable but can be a little dangerous if you are not cautious. Here is a link to some safety tips for riding BART.

Surviving a LONG Fall

Okay, so I recently came across this book, How to SURVIVE Anything, Anywhere, by Chris McNabb. And in the book, McNabb explains how to survive jumping from the roof of a building. I am not convinced it is accurate. But check it out and see for yourself what you think…

Surviving an Earthquake: Part II

Sorry to make you wait for Part II of Surviving an Earthquake. I normally wait more than three days between posts, but I starting feeling guilty that I might leave you hanging if there was an earthquake before I had a chance to finish that thought. 

Surviving An Earthquake Part I

1989 was the last major earthquake that northern California has seen in 22 years! Many people might not remember when it happened…but I do! I live in Santa Cruz which was only 9 miles from the epicenter. My town was destroyed as a result of that earthquake. Buildings were lying in the street and almost the entire downtown area was in ruins…

Surviving Stress

Friend’s of mine from other states say that people living in the Bay Area have no reason to feel stressed. I say, anyone that says that doesn’t pay the rent that we do!

I understand what they are saying, but stress is inevitable. Everyone experiences stress and it is actually very bad for your health. That is why it is important to know how to beat it. Here are a few useful tips that can help you overcome this inevitable aspect of the human experience.

Surviving Social Media: Linkedin

LinkedIn is a very useful social media website that can help you build your professional network as well as stay up to date on industry trends. But it is absolutely crucial to keep in mind that like most social media sites, LinkedIn has a code of etiquette. To find out more about how to leverage this resource go to my LinkedIn Survival tab in the menu bar.

Surviving Social Media: Facebook

Most likely you are one of the 800 million Facebook users. It is a great place to connect with friends and family as well as stay on top of current events. It is a great tool when used properly, but can damage your reputation if you are not careful. Here a few basic tips for every Facebook user

Surviving the All-Nighter

Living in the Bay Area, we have a lot of opportunities to have a good time…Sometimes that means we skip out on our zzzz’s to stay up all night with friends. Here are a few tips of how to handle being exhausted the next day.

Surviving

Almost every member of my family including me have competed in waterskiing since we were toddlers. To this day, my 68 year old father is still the best water skier in the family. When I ask him about how he does it, he has a few tips that I think everyone should hear