I turned down a job offer last year which would have created a conflict of interest with Appropedia. Sometimes we have to choose between being financially responsible, and living out what we believe. I have the luxury of being single with no dependents, and can wait a bit longer till I can achieve both those worthy goals.

So, I'm watching my money. Couchsurfing my way from country to country, and buying groceries rather than eating out. Simple living (though I don't know if that includes world travel). But buying groceries and not driving are often the more satisfying, healthy options, anyway. Sometimes it gets to be a pain, but overall, life is good when living what you believe in.

Here in the Hague I bought some really nice strawberry jam, brie, mustard, nice brown bread and vine-ripened tomatoes. (Groceries seem cheaper here than in Sydney.) Tonight I had a meal from all of those - with olive oil, of course. I knew mustard and honey made a great dressing - it turns out my mustard and high-grade strawberry jam went well too. One of those things that made sense, but I wasn't going to make a full serving till I mixed and tasted tiny bit. Rather good.