Philip J. Smith's Blog: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

Long Distance Hiking as a Couple with Jane and Dennis Blanchard

Dennis and I have been together for 42 years. He introduced me to backpacking in 1974 with our first climb of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. When hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT), Dennis started...

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1985

Ms. Duckworth's story is incredible. She was born in Thailand and grew up in Southeast Asia with her brother Tom, her American father, and her Thai mother. Their expatriate life ended in 1985, when her father lost his job and they returned to the United States. There, she said, "We were able to rebuild our lives and achieve the American dream."

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1985

1999

In March of 1999, William C. Rives -- then a faculty member at Singapore American School -- purchased what he thought was a beautiful and outstanding painting at an auction in Singapore. The painting was by Alix Aymé, and was of a tranquil river landscape in Luang Prabang, Laos (Lot 42 in the September 19th Asian Works of Art auction). Rendered with sensitive brush strokes and an exquisite color palette, the painting depicts a woman dressed in pink, standing on a bridge overlooking the Nam Khan river, where boats skim across the surface of the water which in turn reflects the mountains and sky above.

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1999

2014

Dylan Palladino stood on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, in the summer of 2014, determined to get to the top. He had already been climbing for five full days, and still had seven more hours to go before he reached the summit. The final push wouldn't be easy. The weather was so cold that ice blew in the 14-year old's face and his eyelids felt as if they were going to freeze shut. At such a high altitude, it was also hard to breathe.

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2015

You wouldn't know the school's age by looking at its latest incarnation, a sprawling 36-acre campus in Woodlands bedecked with solar panels and technology-equipped classrooms. But there are clues to the school's history, which began in a seven-bedroom house on Rochalie Drive, tucked away in an obscure library office–clues that archivist Ms. Beth Bayley recently brought to light.

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2014

2015

2012

When Mr. Mike Rogers, a Singapore American School alumnus ('00) and co-founder of Persistent Productions, was hired to make a film for the school, he expressed interest in working with a student. Mr. Alex Fortmann's name was automatically tossed into the hat.

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2012

2010

"My grip on Sophia Datta's hand got a little tighter and hers on Maddy Zemans. Anxious energy radiated off all of us. Would our group be called? As I heard the Announcer say, 'In second place, from Singapore American School, Callie Elms, Mehek Jain, Jada Li, and Madeleine Park. The title of their project: Adding Pages to Sir Nicholas Winton's Scrapbook. Our whole section went crazy. I clapped for them with glee but my heart sank a little. Of course I was happy for them, but did that mean we didn't win? Could they call Singapore American School twice?"

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2010

1980

By the start of the 1980s, both Singapore and SAS had evolved through several phases; each had had considerable success, and each had taken some missteps. In this decade, an economic downturn and recovery opened up a new chapter in Singapore's economic development, while the school realized it could weather a significant decline in enrollment and still feel confident of a bright future.

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1980

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Backpacking as a Couple by Beardoh and SweetPea

How long have you been a couple? We first met in 1995 when we both joined the Peace Corps in Tanzania. We had just graduated college and were off on a life changing experience. We were friends for a...

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All Are Welcome to March Music Concerts

See our talented middle school and high school student musicians in concert! Free admission for all. Middle and high school bands' Music from Stage and Screen concert: March 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m., SAS auditorium. Middle and high school choir solo and ensemble festival recital: March 16, 2016, 3:15 p.m., drama theater. Middle school strings concert: March 17, 2016, 5:00 p.m. in the SAS auditorium.

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Urgent Re-Enrollment Notice

Students who are not re-enrolled by March 1 risk losing their seats for next year and will be required to pay an increased registration fee of $3,000. Please refer questions to reenroll@sas.edu.sg or call 6360 6041.

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All Are Welcome to March Music Concerts

Urgent Re-Enrollment Notice

Walk for Water SAS

Over the past three years, Walk for Water SAS has raised over $45,000 for 250 wells in rural Cambodia with 100 percent of the funds going to Tabitha, a non-profit closely affiliated with the school. This event started small, including just three students and their families, but last year participants from all branches of the schools joined together to have over 100 participants walking for water. The concept is simple; participants start at SAS and walk the 28 kilometers down to Sentosa, yet impacts are incredible. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, March 5. If you're interested, please read more to find out how Walk for Water got started, how to sign up, our entrance fees, and other volunteer options.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Storytelling Club @ SAS

Date: Thursday, March 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: PTA Office Topic: Using Visuals in Storytelling to Engage Your Audience Kate Brundage will be sharing her experience about using visuals in storytelling to engage your audience.

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Legally Blonde Tickets Now Available

Hold onto your seats, because this musical is so much fun it should be "illegal"! Performances will take place in the drama theater. Tickets are free but required and are available for the entire family in the middle school office.

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Storytelling Club @ SAS

Legally Blonde Tickets Now Available

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Love on the Trail: Tips and Advice for Couples Backpacking

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a backpacking trip with a romantic partner. Would you drive each other crazy or would the shared experience deepen your relationship? Next week,...

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Caitlen Paige Monnone '10

My journey from Singapore American School 2010 to Oregon State University 2012-2016 including entering the Miss Oregon Pageant Nov 2015. If you had known me in 2010 at SAS you would not envisage me going to college or even entering a beauty pageant, however since that time I have gained in self-confidence over the years and that has mainly been due to my time at SAS which became a developing and learning experience that will never be equaled.

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Caitlen Paige Monnone '10

Vlog 12 – Location 180 Coffe Q&A Vol. 1

In this episode of the vlog, I figured rather than talk about all the things I wanted to talk about – I'd go straight to you and see what questions you had.

We cover everything from how to make your info product sexier, to swingers clubs, and Thai visas.

Have questions for a future vlog? Just send em over to sean@seanogle.com

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Vlog 12 – Location 180 Coffe Q&A Vol. 1

In this episode of the vlog, I figured rather than talk about all the things I wanted to talk about – I’d go straight to you and see what questions you had.

We cover everything from how to make your info product sexier, to swingers clubs, and Thai visas.

Have questions for a future vlog? Just send em over to sean@seanogle.com

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Liver and Gallbladder Detoxification Talk

A car mechanic disposes of old motor oil before putting in the new oil. He doesn't put new oil in while the old oil is still there. Have you ever wondered why we take medicine, foods, or supplements without taking out the toxins that make us sick in the first place? Why not unclog your liver and gallbladder before taking your medicine or supplements so they work better for you?

Learn how to do a simple DIY liver and gallbladder cleanse from the liver and gallbladder detox guru who has helped more than 2,000 people overcome about 50 common illnesses.

Please come for an interactive session in the PTA office on Friday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 16 to confirm your attendance.

Speaker Background

Mark Chan from Ark Health Ministries, is a health educator who specializes in liver and gallbladder detox.

Mark has been very health conscious since he was 15. He became a full-fledged vegetarian when he was 23 in 1987. From the age of 32, he has attended several certification courses on natural remedies. Mark obtained a master degree in public health in 2011.

His mission is to impart life skills on health, relationships, and financial education. He has given public lectures at tertiary institutions, schools, community clubs, and corporations since 1995. He is also qualified to present more than 10 health related topics; 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People, trigger point massage, cancer prevention, and vegetarian cooking demonstrations. His signature talk liver and gallbladder detox has attracted a large clientele base.

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Liver and Gallbladder Detoxification Talk

Speaker Background

Mark Chan from Ark Health Ministries, is a health educator who specializes in liver and gallbladder detox.

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Raffle: Enter to WIN a FREE MSR Flylite 2 Person Ultralight Tent

The MSR FlyLite (MSRP $349.95) is a lightweight, 1 pound 12 ounce, single-wall trekking pole tent that sleeps two comfortably. With vertical side walls and mesh windows that provide excellent...

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International Fair Alternate Dress Day

To celebrate Saturday's International Fair, all students can wear their fair t-shirts tomorrow, February 26, instead of their regular uniform shirt. Students should still wear their SAS uniform bottoms. T-shirts can still be purchased at the PTA Office today until 2:30 p.m. and will also be on sale at the fair.

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IASAS Softball Exchange BBQ

Mark you calendars for the IASAS softball exchange BBQ! The Booster Club will be grilling at the concession stand by the softball field on Friday, March 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring cash!

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IASAS Softball Exchange BBQ

International Fair Raffle

Over 30 gift baskets have been assembled and will be on display at International Fair this Saturday, February 27 in the Riady Center. Each coupon costs $1 and will be on sale at International Fair. You can put as many tickets in as many baskets as you want! The more coupons you put into a basket, the better chances you have of winning.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Winter Hike to Mt Potash

Mt Potash (2700′) is a small kettle shaped mountain located across from the Passaconaway campground on the Kancamagus Highway with 360 degree views of Mts. Passaconaway, Whiteface, The...

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8 Alternatives to the 9 to 5 Schedule that Cater to the Solopreneur

Over the years my preferred work hours have continuously evolved. I’ve gone from the traditional 9 to 5 (or in my case 7:30 to 5), to being a night owl, morning person, and just about everything in between.

I’ve found each of these different work hours to have it’s pros and cons, and each has served me well for different purposes.

For instance, while living in Bangkok and working on my first product, Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty, I’d often start writing around 9:00 at night with a gin and tonic in hand, and finish in the early hours of the morning.

These days my preferred workday shifts depending on what I’m working on and where I am, but most often it involves being up before sunrise.

The goal of this post is to help you start thinking outside the traditional 9 to 5. If you’re new to entrepreneurship, or considering starting your own business, you’ll learn that it can be tough to break out of that 9 to 5 mindset.

In this post you’ll find 8 different working schedules that you can choose from that will help you maximize your productivity, while also being flexible around the lifestyle you wish to have any the activities you enjoy most.

The Bookender

Sample hours: 6:30am-12:30 and 7:00-8:30pm

Right now this is my preferred method of working. I like to wake up early and get the vast majority of my work done as early as possible. I find mornings are my most productive times, and once early afternoon hits most of my creative energy is tapped.

So with the Bookender I do 80% of my work in the morning, then I take the afternoons off to do something fun, and then do another hour or two of work in the evening once I get back.

During my time off in the afternoons I’ll usually either take meetings, or do something physical like go for a run, play golf, or hit the gym.

This schedule also works well (and can be essential) for people working with others in different time zones.

Pros:

Get away from the office during the time where most people hit a slump
Make time for hobbies a traditional workday makes difficult

Cons:

Other employees or associates will still be in the office in the afternoon.
Can break up workflow in a negative way if you’re in the zone.

The Frontloader

Sample Hours: 5am-1pm

Like to get all of your work done as early as possible, so you can spend the rest of the day stress and work free?

The Frontloader is the schedule you’re looking for.

Having a couple distraction free hours early in the day can be fantastic for creative people who struggle to find time during typical working hours to get stuff done.

Pros:

Work early when there are fewer distraction
Finish your day early and leave plenty of time for personal activities

Cons:

Going to bed early in order to wake up on time can put a cramp in social life
You could end up working all day if you’re not good at pulling yourself away. Those long hours can take it’s toll after awhile.

The Nightowl

Sample Hours: 7pm-3am

Do you love darkness, Monster energy drinks, and techno music? Then there’s a good chance you’re a night owl.

Most of the people I know who rock this schedule are coders or developers who are used to pulling all nighters?

But perhaps you’re simply a writer or creative who likes being on when everyone is asleep. Whatever the reason, the nightowl works opposite hours than most, and what might seem like a nightmare for some, is a dream for others.

Pros:

A full distraction free “work day” while everyone else is asleep
Gives you more free time during the day, as opposed to free time at night

Cons:

Difficult to work with other clients or team members on a more regular schedule
Support for products or services you use most likely closed

The Parent

Sample Hours: 5-7 am, 11-1 pm, 3-4pm, 8-11pm

Do you have kids and have to get work done around their schedule? There are a lot of perks to working from home, and for many people spending more time with your kids and not having to pay for day care is one of them.

However, if you’re going to work on this schedule be prepared to be flexible and build a routine of being able to get back to work as quickly as possible – as your windows of quiet time will be few and far between.

So you know what that means? No more perusing Facebook for half an hour before getting your work done.

Pros:

Save on day care costs
Spend more time with your family and kids

Cons:

Need to be able to start and stop work immediately.
Long periods of flow very difficult to make happen.

The Socialite

Sample Hours: Noon-8pm

Do you enjoy a good night out and love to sleep in as late as you want? Are you hitting your stride right around the time the average person is reaching their “afternoon slump”?

Then perhaps the “Socialite’s” hours are exactly what you need.

Get your work done in the middle of the day and early evening, and finish up just in time to go hit another crazy party.

Or at least a nice dinner and drinks with your friends.

Pros:

Allows you to sleep in as late as you want
Conducive to people who’s typical night out starts late.

Cons:

If you’re not used to it, sleeping in that late can make you feel horrible.
While other people are done for the day, you’re still going at it and might not get the quick responses you need.

The Bender

Sample Hours: 3 months of 14 hour days followed by a month or two of zero hour days.

This is less of a daily schedule, and more of an annual schedule.

12 weeks on, 8 weeks off.

I’ve seen an increasing number of entrepreneurial friends work in 3 months sprints. They’ll work their ass off on a project pulling in really long days for 3 months straight, then once that project has been launched or finish, they’ll take a month or two off for travel, wellness, or just enjoying life.

Pros:

Having time completely “off” is a luxury very few people can have
This mentality can allow you to accomplish a ton in a relatively short period of time

Cons:

Not everyone has the discipline and focus to work that hard for a such a sustained period of time
It’s often impossible to fully take time off after said push.

This can work well for people doing information product launches. Specifically if they have a team in place to help manage the new customers once they finish.

This person loves to work in huge 3 month sprints. They’ll work their ass off on a project pulling in really long days for 3 months straight, and once that project is launched or done, they’ll take a month or two off completely to travel or spend time just doing more of the stuff they love.

Book Recommendation: The 12 Week Year

The Morning Ritual

Sample Hours: Morning Routine 8-10, work 10-6

The morning ritual, or morning routine, has become something of a sacred topic for many entrepreneurs I know.

Your morning routine is basically what you do every morning to get you ready for the day. This can include exercise, breakfast, meditation, journaling or any number of other things that help you feel ready for the day.

For many people this can be a series of things that take up to 3 hours (for others it may be 30 minutes or less).

For those that swear by their morning routine, they often wake up at 7 to get started, and then don’t get down to work until 10 o’clock or later.

Pros:

Building a series of positive habits every morning can lead to wanting to more positive actions the rest of the day
Puts your physical and mental wellness first

Cons:

Can make scheduling morning meetings more difficult
If morning is your most productive work time, this can cut into that.

Book: The Miracle Morning

Other Resource: 31 Things You Can Add to Your Morning Routine to Increase Productivity

The Traditionalist

Sample hours: 9 to 5

You know what? There’s a reason that the 9 to 5 workday was invented in the first place…

I don’t necessarily know what that reason was, but I do know that there are times when 9 to 5 is the perfect schedule.

It allows me to get enough sleep and take care of a few personal things in the morning, while also having plenty of time in the evenings to see friends or do other fun things.

There’s nothing wrong with a 9 to 5 if that’s when you find yourself most productive.

Pros:

That’s when most other people are working
You have time in both the morning and evenings for personal activities

Cons:

Most people aren’t there most productive during these times
Makes it difficult to do more significant activities during the week (hike, golf, go see a movie etc)

So don’t go all anti-establishment just because you feel like you’re supposed to. The reality is, once you break free of a typical day job there is no “supposed to”.

You get to do things on your terms based on what works for you.

You could have 7 different schedules 7 days out of the week, and that’s totally cool!

So experiment and try out different things. Maybe you thought you hated working at night, but the reality was you only hated working at night because usually that meant you were just staying at your day job later.

I’ve used every single of one of these schedules in the past. Well, except for the parent, we’re still a ways away from that one

Want to build a business and lifestyle that gives you the freedom to choose which of these schedules fits you best? Check out Location Rebel.

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8 Alternatives to the 9 to 5 Schedule that Cater to the Solopreneur

Over the years my preferred work hours have continuously evolved. I've gone from the traditional 9 to 5 (or in my case 7:30 to 5), to being a night owl, morning person, and just about everything in between.

I've found each of these different work hours to have it's pros and cons, and each has served me well for different purposes.

For instance, while living in Bangkok and working on my first product, Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty, I'd often start writing around 9:00 at night with a gin and tonic in hand, and finish in the early hours of the morning.

These days my preferred workday shifts depending on what I'm working on and where I am, but most often it involves being up before sunrise.

The goal of this post is to help you start thinking outside the traditional 9 to 5. If you're new to entrepreneurship, or considering starting your own business, you'll learn that it can be tough to break out of that 9 to 5 mindset.

In this post you'll find 8 different working schedules that you can choose from that will help you maximize your productivity, while also being flexible around the lifestyle you wish to have any the activities you enjoy most.

The Bookender

Sample hours: 6:30am-12:30 and 7:00-8:30pm

So with the Bookender I do 80% of my work in the morning, then I take the afternoons off to do something fun, and then do another hour or two of work in the evening once I get back.

During my time off in the afternoons I'll usually either take meetings, or do something physical like go for a run, play golf, or hit the gym.

This schedule also works well (and can be essential) for people working with others in different time zones.

Pros:

Get away from the office during the time where most people hit a slump
Make time for hobbies a traditional workday makes difficult

Cons:

Other employees or associates will still be in the office in the afternoon.
Can break up workflow in a negative way if you're in the zone.

The Frontloader

Sample Hours: 5am-1pm

Like to get all of your work done as early as possible, so you can spend the rest of the day stress and work free?

The Frontloader is the schedule you're looking for.

Having a couple distraction free hours early in the day can be fantastic for creative people who struggle to find time during typical working hours to get stuff done.

Pros:

Work early when there are fewer distraction
Finish your day early and leave plenty of time for personal activities

Cons:

Going to bed early in order to wake up on time can put a cramp in social life
You could end up working all day if you're not good at pulling yourself away. Those long hours can take it's toll after awhile.

The Nightowl

Sample Hours: 7pm-3am

Do you love darkness, Monster energy drinks, and techno music? Then there's a good chance you're a night owl.

Most of the people I know who rock this schedule are coders or developers who are used to pulling all nighters?

But perhaps you're simply a writer or creative who likes being on when everyone is asleep. Whatever the reason, the nightowl works opposite hours than most, and what might seem like a nightmare for some, is a dream for others.

Pros:

A full distraction free "work day" while everyone else is asleep
Gives you more free time during the day, as opposed to free time at night

Cons:

Difficult to work with other clients or team members on a more regular schedule
Support for products or services you use most likely closed

The Parent

Sample Hours: 5-7 am, 11-1 pm, 3-4pm, 8-11pm

However, if you're going to work on this schedule be prepared to be flexible and build a routine of being able to get back to work as quickly as possible – as your windows of quiet time will be few and far between.

So you know what that means? No more perusing Facebook for half an hour before getting your work done.

Pros:

Save on day care costs
Spend more time with your family and kids

Cons:

Need to be able to start and stop work immediately.
Long periods of flow very difficult to make happen.

The Socialite

Sample Hours: Noon-8pm

Do you enjoy a good night out and love to sleep in as late as you want? Are you hitting your stride right around the time the average person is reaching their "afternoon slump"?

Then perhaps the "Socialite's" hours are exactly what you need.

Get your work done in the middle of the day and early evening, and finish up just in time to go hit another crazy party.

Or at least a nice dinner and drinks with your friends.

Pros:

Allows you to sleep in as late as you want
Conducive to people who's typical night out starts late.

Cons:

If you're not used to it, sleeping in that late can make you feel horrible.
While other people are done for the day, you're still going at it and might not get the quick responses you need.

The Bender

Sample Hours: 3 months of 14 hour days followed by a month or two of zero hour days.

This is less of a daily schedule, and more of an annual schedule.

12 weeks on, 8 weeks off.

I've seen an increasing number of entrepreneurial friends work in 3 months sprints. They'll work their ass off on a project pulling in really long days for 3 months straight, then once that project has been launched or finish, they'll take a month or two off for travel, wellness, or just enjoying life.

Pros:

Having time completely "off" is a luxury very few people can have
This mentality can allow you to accomplish a ton in a relatively short period of time

Cons:

Not everyone has the discipline and focus to work that hard for a such a sustained period of time
It's often impossible to fully take time off after said push.

This can work well for people doing information product launches. Specifically if they have a team in place to help manage the new customers once they finish.

This person loves to work in huge 3 month sprints. They'll work their ass off on a project pulling in really long days for 3 months straight, and once that project is launched or done, they'll take a month or two off completely to travel or spend time just doing more of the stuff they love.

Book Recommendation: The 12 Week Year

The Morning Ritual

Sample Hours: Morning Routine 8-10, work 10-6

The morning ritual, or morning routine, has become something of a sacred topic for many entrepreneurs I know.

For many people this can be a series of things that take up to 3 hours (for others it may be 30 minutes or less).

For those that swear by their morning routine, they often wake up at 7 to get started, and then don't get down to work until 10 o'clock or later.

Pros:

Building a series of positive habits every morning can lead to wanting to more positive actions the rest of the day
Puts your physical and mental wellness first

Cons:

Can make scheduling morning meetings more difficult
If morning is your most productive work time, this can cut into that.

Book: The Miracle Morning

Other Resource: 31 Things You Can Add to Your Morning Routine to Increase Productivity

The Traditionalist

Sample hours: 9 to 5

You know what? There's a reason that the 9 to 5 workday was invented in the first place…

I don't necessarily know what that reason was, but I do know that there are times when 9 to 5 is the perfect schedule.

It allows me to get enough sleep and take care of a few personal things in the morning, while also having plenty of time in the evenings to see friends or do other fun things.

There's nothing wrong with a 9 to 5 if that's when you find yourself most productive.

Pros:

That's when most other people are working
You have time in both the morning and evenings for personal activities

Cons:

Most people aren't there most productive during these times
Makes it difficult to do more significant activities during the week (hike, golf, go see a movie etc)

So don't go all anti-establishment just because you feel like you're supposed to. The reality is, once you break free of a typical day job there is no "supposed to".

You get to do things on your terms based on what works for you.

You could have 7 different schedules 7 days out of the week, and that's totally cool!

I've used every single of one of these schedules in the past. Well, except for the parent, we're still a ways away from that one

Want to build a business and lifestyle that gives you the freedom to choose which of these schedules fits you best? Check out Location Rebel.

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International Fair Silent Auction Catalog

The silent auction catalog is ready for viewing! Please check out the catalog to see all of the wonderful items that are up for bid. Once on the site, make sure to register so you will be able start bidding when the auction opens.

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International Fair Silent Auction Catalog

Monday, February 22, 2016

Camp Security – Are You Worried About Having Your Stuff Ripped Off When Backpacking?

Had a good question from a reader about camp security and keeping your gear safe during backpacking trips. For example: Do you hang your backpack up with others in the shelter? Do you leave your...

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2006

Kendra Chiota Payne ('02) was a colorful individual whose strong athletic abilities were matched by her humility. She encouraged others to believe in themselves and inspired them to go after their heartfelt dreams and goals. On January 11, 2006, Kendra was killed in an accident during a triathlon-training bicycle ride in Santa Barbara, California.

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2006

Sunday, February 21, 2016

1958

The photograph is nondescript at first sight: slightly grainy, black and white. On the left, three students bend over a sheet of paper. Four girls sit around the other side of the table, calf-length uniform skirts grazing the floor. They appear to be engaged in a lively discussion. The year is 1958, and the manuscript lying on the table will soon become Singapore American School's very first yearbook, The Islander.

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2012

During the 2012-13 school year, 22 high school faculty and administrators from Singapore American School visited more than 30 innovative schools in the US, Finland, and Singapore. The R&D team also spoke with more than 100 college admissions officers, consulted educational research, and engaged in discussions about the future of education with community members, business leaders, and educational experts.

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1958

2012

1969

Teresa Sim, Singapore American School's senior human resources manager, first moved to Singapore from Hong Kong around the tender age of five in the mid-1950s. At the time, the lion city was a rough and tumble colonial outpost, but her father – a businessman from China – believed Singapore had the potential to provide a better life for his family.

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1969

The Digital Map Conundrum

Have you ever noticed how incomplete and out of date digital maps are when it comes to hiking trails? At least on the free USGS maps you can download on the web and that come bundled with GPS devices...

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3 Benefits of Dental Cleanings

Consistent, regular dental cleanings have a multitude of benefits, such as: removing plaque and tartar deposits, preventing bad breath and boosting overall health. Below is more information on these 3 benefits of dental cleanings: Removing Plaque and Tartar Deposits Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have […]

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Friday, February 19, 2016

International Fair: One School, Many Nations

You are invited to the biggest PTA event of the year...International Fair! Join us on February 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the high school and middle school. International Fair consists of Parade of Nations at 10:00 a.m., international food booths, games, entertainment, silent auction, used books sale, storytelling, and more!

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Chinese Immersion - Summer Semester

The Chinese immersion experience will combine learning language for functional interpersonal communication, and learning language through student passions. Learning experiences will be centered around the three summer semester strands of intellectual curiosity, wellness, and creativity, but in the context of Chinese as the language for instruction and communication.

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International Fair: One School, Many Nations

Chinese Immersion - Summer Semester

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Elementary Variety Show

Come see our talented fourth and fifth graders take the stage in the 2016 SAS variety show, On Top of the World. Tickets required. Performances are: Friday, February 19 at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 20 at 3:30 p.m.

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Help, I’m a yoga teacher – and so is everyone else!

If there’s one word that makes a yogi feel uneasy, it’s ‘competition’ – and we’re not talking about the annually debated Yoga Asana Championships. We’re talking about the fast-growing amount of competition in the yoga teaching world.

David La Spina for The New York Times

According to the latest 2016 Yoga in America Study, for every yoga teacher in the States, there are currently two people doing a yoga teacher training – and another two who are interested in doing so. Comparative statistics for the rest of the world aren’t readily available, but if other American trends are anything to go by, the rest of the world is following suit shortly.

Maybe it comes as a relief to know that the study also says there’s been a huge increase in the amount of people practising yoga, with over 36 million yoga practitioners in the US now, compared to 20.4 million in 2012. But, survey headlines can be misleading; the definition of a practitioner is: “people who have practiced yoga in the last 6 months in a group or private class setting”. And let’s be honest, bi-annual yoga students aren’t going to earn anyone the $62,400 purported to be the median yoga teacher income by CNN Money/PayScale, in their list of the ‘Top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work’!

This town ain’t big enough for us both…

Gringo…

Being a yogi, there’s a good chance you won’t want to employ any of the aggressive tactics for beating the competition that are often used in the corporate world… ’cause we’re all about what unifies us after all, and being in competition with another person or business inherently involves judgement and comparison. Competition forces us to ask: “who is best”?

The Good News!

There’s a lot you can do to make sure you’re getting enough students in your classes to earn a living (or a part-time living, at least) without breaking your vow to practise ahimsa at all times, and without feeding the ego you’ve been trying to starve all this time.

The following statistics tell us that along with all the other teachers waiting in the wings, there are plenty of potential students too – so ‘taking’ from another teacher or studio isn’t necessary.

208 million people in the US (85% of the population) are currently non-practitioners – that’s to say they’ve never practised or they’re lapsed yogis
61% of them believe yoga will enhance their performance in other activities – so they’re already convinced of the benefits of taking up yoga
23% are almost there, saying they’re “somewhat or very likely to practice yoga in the next 12 months”

So now it’s just a matter of attracting some students.

How to attract new students (and hold onto them!)

Keep tabs on what else is out there. This will help you create, define, or hone your Unique Selling Point (the style / location / timing / cost that will make prospective students choose your class instead of another). One in five lapsed practitioners cite having nowhere local to practise as the reason why they stopped — so maybe there’s a neighbourhood near you crying out for your class! If you’re not sure where the gaps are, consider putting on some free classes (apparently, it’s the reason why nearly 25% of practitioners began their practice).

Make sure you’ve got a good ‘product’. Keep learning; keep on developing yourself and improving what you have to offer. Being knowledgeable about postures, giving adjustments and focusing on the spiritual aspects of yoga are all greatly valued by yoga practitioners. Furthermore, it’s an opportunity for you to sustain your own practice.

Get involved! Your students will love you for it.

Take an active interest in your students – observe their practice, help them progress, keep them motivated! Tell them your plan for next week, or even for the whole term (are you working towards shoulderstand, for example? Or maybe you’re preparing them for an improver class). 27% of ‘practitioners’ say they actually only practice once a month or less – imagine if you got them onto their mats weekly, or even twice a week..

Promote your magnificent classes! This is obviously a whole blog topic in itself, but in short, there are loads of online marketing techniques and websites you can take advantage of, often for free. YogaTrail itself is a handy example — you can create your free profile and list all the details about your classes (which potential students will see if they search for yoga in your area). You can also post your upcoming events. For a modest fee you can also power up your profile to get more exposure on the YogaTrail site, newsletter features, and lots of other tools for your business.

Remember, no man (or woman) is an island. Other teachers in your area are worrying too… and getting into some kind of battle isn’t going to help either of you. As we all know, together we are stronger. So consider putting into action some of the following:

Make friends with your fellow teachers
Get together for some self-practice
Swap teaching techniques and practice adjustments
Cover each other’s classes
Send students to other teachers whose classes are more suitable
Jointly organise a yoga event for your town, and raise the awareness of yoga in general

Finally, in the spirit of helping each other, please share your own ideas and advice on the matter, by posting a comment below!

Katy Wright established her yoga practice at the age of 17, on an unusually warm British summer spent outside, working her way through a manual picked up in a book shop. In 2011, she completed her teacher training with Union Yoga in Edinburgh, and set up her teaching business alongside her job as a journalist with the BBC. Now, as a freelance copywriter, Katy continues to explore the wisdom of yoga (as it applies to business and marketing) in her personal practice and in her blog, The Cat on the Mat.

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Help, I’m a yoga teacher – and so is everyone else!

If there's one word that makes a yogi feel uneasy, it's 'competition' – and we're not talking about the annually debated Yoga Asana Championships. We're talking about the fast-growing amount of competition in the yoga teaching world.

David La Spina for The New York Times

According to the latest 2016 Yoga in America Study, for every yoga teacher in the States, there are currently two people doing a yoga teacher training – and another two who are interested in doing so. Comparative statistics for the rest of the world aren't readily available, but if other American trends are anything to go by, the rest of the world is following suit shortly.

Maybe it comes as a relief to know that the study also says there's been a huge increase in the amount of people practising yoga, with over 36 million yoga practitioners in the US now, compared to 20.4 million in 2012. But, survey headlines can be misleading; the definition of a practitioner is: "people who have practiced yoga in the last 6 months in a group or private class setting". And let's be honest, bi-annual yoga students aren't going to earn anyone the $62,400 purported to be the median yoga teacher income by CNN Money/PayScale, in their list of the 'Top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work'!

This town ain't big enough for us both…

Gringo…

Being a yogi, there's a good chance you won't want to employ any of the aggressive tactics for beating the competition that are often used in the corporate world… 'cause we're all about what unifies us after all, and being in competition with another person or business inherently involves judgement and comparison. Competition forces us to ask: "who is best"?

The Good News!

There's a lot you can do to make sure you're getting enough students in your classes to earn a living (or a part-time living, at least) without breaking your vow to practise ahimsa at all times, and without feeding the ego you've been trying to starve all this time.

The following statistics tell us that along with all the other teachers waiting in the wings, there are plenty of potential students too – so 'taking' from another teacher or studio isn't necessary.

208 million people in the US (85% of the population) are currently non-practitioners – that's to say they've never practised or they're lapsed yogis
61% of them believe yoga will enhance their performance in other activities – so they're already convinced of the benefits of taking up yoga
23% are almost there, saying they're "somewhat or very likely to practice yoga in the next 12 months"

So now it's just a matter of attracting some students.

How to attract new students (and hold onto them!)

Keep tabs on what else is out there. This will help you create, define, or hone your Unique Selling Point (the style / location / timing / cost that will make prospective students choose your class instead of another). One in five lapsed practitioners cite having nowhere local to practise as the reason why they stopped — so maybe there's a neighbourhood near you crying out for your class! If you're not sure where the gaps are, consider putting on some free classes (apparently, it's the reason why nearly 25% of practitioners began their practice).

Make sure you've got a good 'product'. Keep learning; keep on developing yourself and improving what you have to offer. Being knowledgeable about postures, giving adjustments and focusing on the spiritual aspects of yoga are all greatly valued by yoga practitioners. Furthermore, it's an opportunity for you to sustain your own practice.

Get involved! Your students will love you for it.

Take an active interest in your students – observe their practice, help them progress, keep them motivated! Tell them your plan for next week, or even for the whole term (are you working towards shoulderstand, for example? Or maybe you're preparing them for an improver class). 27% of 'practitioners' say they actually only practice once a month or less – imagine if you got them onto their mats weekly, or even twice a week..

Promote your magnificent classes! This is obviously a whole blog topic in itself, but in short, there are loads of online marketing techniques and websites you can take advantage of, often for free. YogaTrail itself is a handy example — you can create your free profile and list all the details about your classes (which potential students will see if they search for yoga in your area). You can also post your upcoming events. For a modest fee you can also power up your profile to get more exposure on the YogaTrail site, newsletter features, and lots of other tools for your business.

Remember, no man (or woman) is an island. Other teachers in your area are worrying too… and getting into some kind of battle isn't going to help either of you. As we all know, together we are stronger. So consider putting into action some of the following:

Make friends with your fellow teachers
Get together for some self-practice
Swap teaching techniques and practice adjustments
Cover each other's classes
Send students to other teachers whose classes are more suitable
Jointly organise a yoga event for your town, and raise the awareness of yoga in general

Finally, in the spirit of helping each other, please share your own ideas and advice on the matter, by posting a comment below!

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Massdrop and How it Benefits Cottage Manufacturers

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Elementary Variety Show

PTA eNews: Febrary 19, 2016

International Fair Volunteers Still Needed

We need your help to make International Fair a success. Volunteer shifts are available on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. Money raised goes towards PTA-sponsored events such as visiting authors and illustrators, scholarships, holiday parties, and much more! To put on this amazing and fun-filled event, we need your help. Be a part of the excitement and volunteer for the International Fair today.

Volunteer Now!

T-Shirts on Sale Now

Friday, February 26 is wear your International Fair t-shirt day! International Fair t-shirts are on sale in the PTA uniform store (open school days 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), online, before the elementary variety show, and in the elementary school foyer on Wednesday, February 24 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The International Fair t-shirts are 100 percent cotton and cost $20 each. T-shirts come in student and adult sizes.

Shop Now!

Parade of Nations at International Fair

To kick-off the first annual International Fair, we are having a parade of nations to showcase the many countries represented in the SAS community. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the playfield. To participate, please wear your home country traditional outfits or country colors to the International Fair on February 27. On the playfield, find your home country’s flag and join the fun.

India Booth Needs Volunteers

Namaste SAS! Team India is looking for volunteers to help make the India booth shine! To learn more about ways to volunteer with the India booth, please contact sumati.khosla@gmail.com or volunteer now!

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PTA eNews: Febrary 19, 2016

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Vlog 11: How to Create a Bucket List (And actually accomplish it)

You may or may not know this, but the whole reason Location 180 was originally created as a way to hold myself accountable for the things I wanted to do in life.

The very first thing I published on the site was my bucket list.

Now 6 years later, I've crossed off a few dozen items, had a ton of adventures, and genuinely look back and can say making that public is one of the biggest reasons I'm still living this lifestyle today.

So in this weeks vlog, I wanted to look back at a few of the things I've done, while also give you a few tips foe how to create your own bucket list, and to do it in a way where you'll actually get those things accomplished!

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Vlog 11: How to Create a Bucket List (And actually accomplish it)

You may or may not know this, but the whole reason Location 180 was originally created as a way to hold myself accountable for the things I wanted to do in life.

The very first thing I published on the site was my bucket list.

Now 6 years later, I’ve crossed off a few dozen items, had a ton of adventures, and genuinely look back and can say making that public is one of the biggest reasons I’m still living this lifestyle today.

So in this weeks vlog, I wanted to look back at a few of the things I’ve done, while also give you a few tips foe how to create your own bucket list, and to do it in a way where you’ll actually get those things accomplished!

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Hairstyles for Your Face Shape

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Hairstyles for Your Face Shape

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