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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Archive for September, 2007
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Organizing your files with a visual tab
Posted on September 27, 2007 | 3 Comments…so..soo… sexy. I’m twitching over here. Basically takes the icon or logo from the actual bill, and pops it into the tab of where the bill sits. So, instead of squinting at your neat-sliding-into-messy-as-your-hand-got-tired writing on your file folders, you can have a logo on... -
Tricking yourself into drinking water
Posted on September 26, 2007 | 7 CommentsI may be the only one.. but, who else tricks themselves into drinking water (and subsituting water) for other drinks like sugary soda pop, coffee or hot chocolate? I used to drink a LOT of hot chocolate. And I’m also a Starbucks Chai Latte lover.... -
How to organize your cubicle/office
Posted on September 23, 2007 | 12 CommentsUse containers and file folders Those blue things in her cabinet, and on top of it – are so handy for holding files, little knickknacks that you don’t want to keep out, but have nowhere else to put them, because you need to get to... -
The 4 steps to learning how to wear makeup
Posted on September 22, 2007 | 2 CommentsSTEP 1: ESSENTIAL Clear lip gloss/balm This is a simple start to getting used to wearing makeup. It’s clear so if you forget to touch up or re-apply, no biggie. Just remember when you can and get used to it. It can make a difference... -
How to sound confident when speaking about yourself, without being arrogant
Posted on September 21, 2007 | 4 CommentsSF Money Musings of “Thoughts from a SF renter” (a great blog, that’s very well written and real), asked the following question: “How do you talk about yourself without coming off as boastful?” Well, that’s a great question. Something I hadn’t thought about consciously, but... -
Calculating your net worth..
Posted on September 18, 2007 | 8 CommentsTrent made a great point about The Millionaire Next Door and their calculation of what your net worth should be at certain points in your life. Target Net Worth = Age X Annual Pre-Tax Income / 10 So, let’s say I’m a 23 year old,... -
Do these statements sound familiar to you?
Posted on September 16, 2007 | 6 CommentsGo to the page to see the pictures w/ the statements. Part 1: First 25 Post Secret-like Money Confessions Part 2: Second set of 25 Money Confessions These are the ones that stood out at me: “I still can’t forgive my parents for spending my... -
Libor, Li-what!?
Posted on September 6, 2007 | 2 CommentsWhat the hell is LIBOR and why should I care? If you have a mortgage, you should at least know what LIBOR means, even if you don’t end up caring about it. Disclaimer: This is a brief explanation of what it is, it’s way more... -
Closet and Jewellery Organization
Posted on September 6, 2007 | 5 CommentsRebecca @ The Space Between My Peers, had a great post on closet organization. I particularly like this tip: Beth wondered about sweater storage, now that all my social, business, and casual clothes will be in my closet. Ideally one’s closet would feature shelves. Mine... -
Spending less money on hair STUFF…
Posted on September 5, 2007 | 6 CommentsBefore I switched to this new hair routine of mine, I used to search high and low for the best shampoos, the best conditioners, super deep moisturizing hair masks, hair products like mousse, gel, pomades, waxes, and all that junk. Then one day, I woke...