Introduction Lifestraw Personal Water filters had a contest where you could win a trip to join them in Kenya and participate in their work distributing safe drinking water to students in rural areas of Kakamega. But before this contest, I had never OWNED a Lifestraw, and I had no idea if it worked. I was …
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I made a video contest entry to a fantastic Guinness contest where they were giving TONS of people TONS of money to go out and do a post-pandemic toast together. The good news is that I had an amazing time doing it, loved having a guitar and a chance to just drink with a bunch …
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So there are these things called Niche websites that people make. And they use them as a side hustle. And I was joking with someone that all I really want on Earth is a website that tells me where I can get amazing bread when I travel, and whether I’m supposed to try the “rye” …
This is a contest for a sweet prize, $25,000 worth of travel. I entered a picture from Antarctica which I would love to have win. I feel like I could have a really good shot at this contest if I was able to take that trip to Antarctica again now knowing what I know about …
Levinson Family Road Trip, a photo by happyjoelmoss on Flickr. We spent 2100 miles driving from Miami, Florida to Providence, Rhode Island because I thought it would be good for a video contest to make a road trip song about Animal Crackers. It turns out, that was one of my silliest ideas ever. Poor 5-month …
Happyjoel’s First Sandcaslte of 2010 Originally uploaded by happyjoelmoss It’s summer, and summer means one thing in the Happyjoel family household – SANDCASTLES!!! This is my first attempt of 2010 – a couple tours, some brick walls, a few staircases and an arch. Alas, the arches aren’t doing what they are supposed to (and they …
Poolside in Belize Originally uploaded by happyjoelmoss I didn’t write about it while we were gone because apparently the new big thing is stealing from people who announce via the internet that they are leaving their homes unattended, but my wife and I just got back from a little vacation to Belize, using Delta miles …
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Me and Prathap in Bangalore Originally uploaded by happyjoelmoss After months of having a fantastic time sending silly and occasionally useful tasks to my online, outsourced, Indian personal assistant, Prathap, I was so excited that during our trip to India, I was able to meet him. This is our hotel in Bangalore, and Prathap brought …
They just made a post on their page of the winning video entry, and the two runners up. I am happy with my video, but more happy because I did my best to make a video that is something they would like, and they liked it, and then it won the prize, so I am …
Prathap & Happyjoel in front of Vidhansoudha in Bangalore, India Originally uploaded by happyjoelmoss So I have this online personal assistant, who I know I’ve mentioned before. His name is Prathap, and I use him for a lot of different things, most of which are to entertain me and have fun. I have him call …
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