by Lauren | Jul 3, 2015 | Blog, The Poorgeoisie
Independence Day and The 4th of July We celebrate America’s Independence Day on July 4th, but in 1776 things didn’t happen so quickly. The first celebration of The Fourth of July did not happen officially until 1870 when it was declared a U.S. Holiday. America actually declared it’s independence from the crown on July 2nd, 1776 – it took two days for the Continental Congress to approve the final wording on the Declaration of Independence, upon which the date was documented, July 4th 1776. Celebration began July 8th in Philadelphia and George Washington found out it was official on July 9th. Signatures were added until August 2nd 1776 and it was delivered to England some time in Mid August. Realize that all of this was treasonous, and very ballsy for all our Founding Fathers. If anything holds true it is that anything worth doing isn’t easy, and should not be rushed. So we celebrate on July 4th, but really all of July we ought to celebrate freedom. This may be already the case for some, and cheers to you folk. Some notable bad asses signed this document had some notably bad ass things to say about it: They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately. Benjamin Franklin Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former, we may easily bear the latter. Benjamin Franklin I am well aware of the toil and...
by Lauren | May 21, 2015 | The Poorgeoisie
Related Stories: –How to save money for vacation from 11 travel experts By Christina Lavingia GOBANKINGRATES.COM Whether they’re spending their money on live concerts, nights out or travel, it’s a popular sentiment among millennials that experiences shouldn’t take a back seat to growing their savings accounts. Though frugal and concerned about their futures, millennials value seeing the world up close and in person — which comes at a price. Luckily, the internet, mobile apps and various companies are making cheap travel more doable. A travel budget comes with a number of components, including transportation costs, lodging expenses and food; so how can millennials satisfy their wanderlust when funds are tight? Here are over 30 savings tips, sites and resources millennials and older generations alike can take advantage of to save on travel costs. 15 Websites for Saving Money on Lodging Finding an affordable place to stay can be difficult, especially if you’re traveling to a small city or rural area where options are few. Here are a few tips for avoiding hotel costs altogether. Check for Hotel Alternatives Online Some travelers couldn’t imagine staying in a hostel, a local’s apartment, camping or sleeping on a stranger’s couch. To save money, though, these options could make that dream trip doable. And if you’re a millennial who’s eager to meet fellow travelers and locals alike, these options might actually be more enriching. “Believe it or not, hostels are hot right now,” said Nikki Pepper, deputy editor of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com. “Not just a conglomerate of [foreigners] in sleeping bags, hostels are sought out by travelers to meet like-minded people on their journey.” Here...
by Lauren | May 5, 2015 | The Poorgeoisie
by JulioCesarSalad · a year ago Every May 5th, we put down our light sabers and put on sombraros for some reason, but do you know why you and your associates are eating tex-mex cuisine and drinking tequila today? The holiday itself commemorates the victory of the scrapping Mexican host in Puebla on the 5th of May, 1862 against the invading French. In the aftermath of the Mexican–American War of 1846–48 and the 1858–61 Reform War. As a result of these wars, the country was deeply in debt. The then president, President Juarez, ordered that all debt payments be stopped for two years. Spain, Britain and France sent ships to the coastal state of Veracruz to demand payment. Britain and Spain had some tea and a siesta after striking a deal with the administration, but the Iron Bank of Paris wasn’t as cooperative. The French invaded. The French army razed through the state of Veracruz in late 1861, forcing the Mexican president to retreat. Their advance continued until they entered the neighboring state of Puebla, where the 8.000 strong Frenchmen were crushed by 4,000 Mexicans, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. The Battle of Puebla (as it is known in Mexico) was important thanks to the huge boost of morale it gave to the Mexican nationals. Zaragoza’s success at Puebla represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and bolstered the resistance movement.Honestly, who wouldn’t be proud that they defeated the best army of the time, which had been on a winning streak for 50 years? Cunts, that’s who. Also, some say that after this...
by Ian Rygiel | Dec 19, 2014 | Ian's Blog
One of the reasons I enjoyed Rt. 66 so much was because of the spontaneity we were afforded on that stretch of road. Unlike our other stops, we had no pre-approval to film anywhere along the highway. Sure, we had a few ideas for locations, but we were truly counting on our own charm and good luck to be able to shoot anywhere. Luckily, the staff at Pop’s were gracious enough to let us record our visit. It was about noon and our first real stop of the day. We were all starved and grateful for a break from rest stop food, and the heat, as we rolled into Pop’s. If you’ve seen any of our short videos, it’s the place with the massive soda bottle out front. The metal frame buzzes loudly with the sound of electricity during the day, almost as if straining in anticipation for the moment its switch is flipped, and it can illuminate the night. There’s likely a metaphor to be found here; possibly, something about feeling boxed in and yearning to light out across the land – or maybe just some sexual innuendo. It’s been a long work week, so I’ll let you fill in the blanks. But I digress. Aside from the bottle out front, Pop’s is known for carrying a ridiculous number of sodas (pop, to our regional readers) for sale. If it’s made inside this country, or even outside, they likely have it. I’m not much of a soda drinker myself, but even I was taken by temptation to try some of the more interesting flavors and fill up a...
by Ian Rygiel | Dec 5, 2014 | Ian's Blog
Route 66: The Mother Road — Few roadways in America can claim more nostalgia or whimsy than this historic route. Luckily, our departure from Missouri and our next shoot in Texas placed us conveniently in the path of 66. I had wanted to ride the Mother Road for years, and it was an opportunity too good to let go by. Like many Route 66 travelers, we had left our homes behind with little money in our pockets and California in our sights. We didn’t have any specific shoots planned; rather, we hoped to pick up some impromptu footage. The prospect had a freeing effect, and I for one hit the highway in high spirits. As we rode however, I began to grow disheartened. The routine of the journey was all-too-familiar: ride until our bikes or bodies demanded refueling; fill ‘em up; and keep going until nightfall forced a stop. We had an all-day ride ahead of us, and I was becoming increasingly worried that time limitations would once again trump the experience. It was during this stretch that I became aware of a cycle that would happen on long riding days. Inevitably, they had their ups and downs, and as the sun rose and the humidity grew, it looked like we were in store for a miserable stretch. By the time we rode into Galena, Kansas, Jeremy and I were dehydrated and overheated. We split with the crew in order to search for water while they set up for some quick pick up shots. A few bottles of water later, we were standing in front of the cameras once...
by Ian Rygiel | Nov 21, 2014 | Ian's Blog
As I less-than-coyly hinted at in my last post, my work life has been incredibly busy the last few weeks. Regardless, I wanted to make sure I squeezed in a post tonight. One: because I feel guilty when I shirk an obligation (I’m a proper American laborer in that way; blame it on the Puritans). Two: I feel reinvigorated whenever I get to relive the trip in my own way. Short on time or no, I’ll share a quick story from Missouri, which the crew and I still get a kick out of. We were doing a bit of camping and realized there wasn’t a whole lot of dead wood to be found around the campsite. Not having the means to cut anything substantially dead down, and being fairly close to civilization, Lauren and I headed out in search of a small town we passed a couple miles back. Rolling into a small strip mall that had seen better days, we split up. Lauren went in search for the truly important items we needed (water and beer), and I went looking for some fire wood. What I found was described to me as a cord. Now, if you’re at all familiar with cords of wood, they generally measures 4ft x 4ft x 8ft. I didn’t know that at the time and was just happy to have found some fuel to cook dinner with, so I bought two and headed back to the car. In my absence, it seems our van had become quite the topic of conversation, which Lauren managed to eavesdrop on. It went something along the lines of:...
