We inhabit our respective mortal coils for a short and finite amount of it. Which is to say that I recognize there's a certain amount of privilege embedded in even being able to think about the things I'm rambling about. It's kinda hard to think about what you want out of life if you don't know where your next meal is coming from. Of course, this only makes sense once you've got the more visceral basic layers of Maslow's hierarchy covered. Part of choosing your life is asking lots of questions about how you spend your time, why you spend your time that way, and if you like spending your time that way. I'm a big believer in actively choosing the life you want to live, mainly because if you don't, more clever and enterprising folk will pick your life for you, usually to their benefit. But before we get to that, it's probably useful to rewind a bit and go on a tangent or two, which is really standard fare at this point. Why I'm shaking up my life in such dramatic fashion. Eagle-eyed blog readers might notice that my bike looks a bit different than usual, which I have every intention of eventually writing about.īut this post isn't about the minutiae of my move, it's about why any of this is happening at all. The new truck owners told me I didn't have to rip out the insulation, which I appreciated. Since none of my stuff is relevant to hauling potato chips around, I took it all out of the truck and loaded it into my beloved 2004 Honda Civic, now my only motor vehicle. Not that the truck cares either way, but I'm glad it'll be put to (good?) use. Rather, it'll be used to help a couple start their fledgling potato chip business, which is delightfully specific and quirky. Speaking of which, as best as I can tell, it won't be used as the stealth ish RV I've used it as. In Marie Kondo-fashion, I thank the truck for its service and wish it the best in its new life. One of those things that doesn't really register until it's actually happened. Even though I'd already announced my plans to sell it, having legitimately sold it still feels different. Selling the truck is probably the biggest and most blog-relevant event. It was a great to see some of the youngsters celebrate World Book Day with a new read, as well as being able to offer incredible life changing skills that will gear them up for the future.Hello! It's been an eventful few weeks months: the job has been quit, the truck has been sold, the California has been left, and the new venture has been started (full-time!). I’m immensely proud of the work we have done so far to forge these bonds with local schools and organisations such as Nottingham Literacy Trust. Marcellus Baz BEM said: “Building strong relationships is essential for Switch Up to help reach more young people and families who require support. Switch Up also continues to work with local education providers, offering advice and signposting in schools as well as helping to provide alternative pathways for young people. The partnership will mean more young people from low-income households are able to access books, with reading having a proven impact on well-being, reducing feelings of stress, enhancing self-esteem and promoting better sleeping patterns. Through the Trust, they have now been trained to deliver a six-week financial literacy course.Īcross Nottinghamshire, youngsters will now be able to gain vital knowledge to become money smart, as well as building other life skills that is offered through a holistic programme of support. The Switch Up mentors deliver essential support through the five pillars model of mentoring, counselling, education, physical activity, and employability, work to deter young people from violence and crime. Most recently, founder and CEO Marcellus Baz revealed the charity would be teaming up with the National Literacy Trust. Nottingham charity Switch Up continues to show the power of partnerships for changing the lives of the city’s young people, announcing further collaborations with organisations and businesses across the county.
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