Ordinary Space for Joe

Ever since our second child was born, even a short trip out became a battle against endless amounts of luggage , not to mention the stroller and car seat. Our mid-size sedan's trunk and back seats were simply too small. After getting tired of playing trunk Tetris every weekend, I decided it was time to welcome a new car into our family. In January 2025, during a brief parental leave, I finally did it. I got a new car: a pre-owned 2021 BMW 6GT 630i , a model that has since been discontinued, making it even more special. Before making my final decision, I considered three main options: the Lincoln Nautilus , Audi Q7 , and Genesis GV80 . The Volvo XC90 was also a strong contender. I went to dealerships to see all of them in person and even test-drove the Volvo. But in the end, none of them made the cut. Here's why I passed on the other cars and chose the BMW 6GT . My Family Car Contenders: Why They Didn't Make the Cut 1. Lincoln Nautilus The car itself was great. With a spaci...

It's been about 1 year and 5 months since we went to Guam. Our trip, which started with my wife's simple comment, "I want to go to Guam once," unexpectedly turned into our babymoon . We were a bit cautious as I was only 8 to 9 weeks pregnant, well before the officially recommended "stable period," but my doctor's casual approval gave us the confidence to go ahead with the trip. For many, the first big question when planning a Guam babymoon or a family trip to Guam is about the accommodations . My wife and I debated between the popular PIC (Pacific Island Club) and Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Guam before finally choosing the latter. However, after staying there for 4 nights and 5 days, I realized that if you have a child, PIC is the one to choose . From a dad's perspective, I'll share some honest tips on choosing the right resort, based on our firsthand experience. A Dad's Honest Take on Guam's Pros and Cons To be frank, Guam has clear draw...