Heyo! I'm Tam. Two big things you should know about me:
- I love learning – I like to choose a craft that I suck at and have no business doing. Because stepping into the arena and facing these challenges is what makes me feel most alive.
- Human connection is everything – I believe relationships are the most important thing in our lives. More than work, money, and personal achievements. Hell yes to building community.
I write about my adventures, learnings, and reflections as I experience life. Subscribe below if you're into it. Or don’t.
Life is short – make the most out of your wild and precious life.
10 year anniversary of my blog + one important update
This blog has changed a ton over the years. But I'm returning back to my original Blogspot roots.
I Took a Bachata Sabbatical For Six Months. It Was Awesome.
A recap of my bachata sabbatical where I ate, slept and breathed bachata for six months. This trip took me to Mexico City, Sevilla, Madrid, Barcelona, and Toronto. I'd do it all again if I could.
Learning Spanish, Making Friends, and Dancing Bachata in Mexico City 🇲🇽
How I learned Spanish, made friends, and danced bachata around Mexico City. I also share my recommendations for Bachata teachers and Bachata socials in CDMX.
What Should We Do When It's Too Expensive to Live?
The cost of living is ridiculous. With half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, life is freaking stressful. What should we do?! I explore five major "solutions," share the pros and cons of each, and reveal what I'm currently doing.
You Don't Have To Find Your Life Purpose Through Work
I used to look down on people who had regular 9-5 jobs and pursued their hobbies on the side. I thought the dream was to find what you love and never work a day in your life. But over the past 7 years, I've changed my mind, and here's why.
I Quit My Job to Study Chess for 7 Months and Beat a National Master
The lessons learned from 57 tournament rated games, 200+ hours of deliberate practice, and finding out who I really am in the process.
My Plan to Make Friends From Scratch In a New Country
I’m moving out of the Bay Area after spending my entire life there to live in Toronto, Canada. This is my plan to make friends from zero.
Top Places to Dance Salsa and Bachata in Mexico City (2023)
Here's a list of the best salsa and bachata socials + classes in Mexico City (CDMX). There are places for Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Juárez and more! Happy dancing. :)
I’m not rich but I’m very happy
My personal take on how money & happiness mix together.
🏘️ Tam's Jam: Living at home sucks
In this issue: car-centric suburbia, American poverty, the US-Mexico border, strong passwords, walking away from the NBA, and more!
Year in Review 2022
Every year on my birthday, I reflect on my highs, lows, and everything in between. This tradition is an amazing way to measure backward and appreciate how far I've come. Here's how my 2022 went.
🚐 Tam's Jam: The life I left behind
Heyo! I’m celebrating Thanksgiving and my bday with family in San Diego. ✌️ I wanted to shoot this month’s issue of Tam’s Jam before the holidays. Plus share a Black Friday deal on a Spanish course that I took this year and highly recommend. In this issue: resources
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