LEARNING HOW TO [FILL IN THE BLANK]

What are you learning how to do this year? Did you make any New Year’s resolutions that are still going strong? Do you have a financial goal you’d like to achieve? For me, I wanted to learn how to travel economically, so I could spend more time in between putting out issues of San Joaquin Magazine seeing the rest of the world. So far, I think I’m doing a good job, checking off never-before-visited countries and doing it all for a fraction of what I used to spend on a vacation. Instead of feeling like I wait all year to take two weeks off, traveling has become fully integrated into my lifestyle—and so far, I have zero complaints.

While my personal goals may be related to travel, there are a lot of other common goals I’ve heard floating around between family and friends. Some are looking to build their dream home, others want to strike a better work/ life balance, and a few are even eager to jump start new careers. Whether your goal is a small one, or a big one, know it’s achievable. And if you were ever in doubt, San Joaquin Magazine—as always—has your back.

Every March we publish our annual How To issue, tackling topics from health to finance, all with the goal of sharing the knowledge of our regional leaders with you, our readers. Flip through the feature for tips on starting a career in education, redecorating your home, or learning how to fight off pesky seasonal allergy symptoms. As usual, it’s all right here in our pages for your perusal.

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LOVE/SICK

Described as a nonromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone, this collection of nine short plays takes place in a suburban alternative reality. For 85 minutes, audiences watch characters go through the ups and downs of being in love. Admission starts at just $3 for the show, created by John Cariani and performed at the Alfred Muller Studio Theatre at San Joaquin Delta College.

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