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FB in a Nutshell
other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
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 February, 2008
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Letting debt rule your life is stupid.
Posted on February 28, 2008 | 19 Comments“Anonymous” said: Ok, let me get this straight. You’re in serious debt. Your blog is titled “Fabulously Broke.” You’re selling off your belongings. You budgeted $200 for groceries but only spent $72 because you have someone feeding you for free, and/or you can live on... -
Get Apartment Insurance!
Posted on February 22, 2008 | 6 CommentsJust the other day, a part of Toronto died in a fire (no one was hurt, thank god), but a whole section of the city burned down, about 12 buildings I heard? (Correct me, Canucks!) Not only was the area just declared a Historic site... -
Professional Clothing in a Casual Marketplace
Posted on February 20, 2008 | 10 CommentsReader Mel and Blogger from I’m Not Kidding asked: By the way FB, I have somewhat of a fashion dilemma. I’m starting my new job and the dress is apparently VERY casual, like jeans everyday. When I interviewed I was definitely overdressed in a suit... -
25 Space Saving Tips
Posted on February 19, 2008 | 7 CommentsI found these tips quite helpful for small areas.. The ones in bold are my favourite 1. Add shelves above doorways. 2. Banish room-darkening shadows with additional light fixtures. 3. Put glass shelves across deep-set windows. 4. Use a chest or an ottoman with storage... -
Costs of a New Love
Posted on February 15, 2008 | 12 CommentsMadame X from My Open Wallet posted a great, reflective post about the Costs of a New Relationship. I am totally with her on this post. The cost of a long-distance significant other is pretty daunting. - Phone calls: Use Skype as much as you... -
Reader Dilemma: His Pride vs. Her Money
Posted on February 11, 2008 | 6 CommentsIn response to my Response to “The Wealth Gap in Relationships”: Anonymous said… you know, this is something that has been on my mind a lot lately… i recently graduated with my master’s degree and got a job right out of school… i’m making about... -
Projected Feb 2008 Budget
Posted on February 2, 2008 | 10 CommentsThe only major expense that I couldn’t fit into the budget was the purchase of my new laptop $1300 (let’s overestimate), and a new cellphone ($200 overestimation). I need got a new cellphone only because it’s getting to be a real problem to talk on... -
Money Hacks
Posted on February 2, 2008 | 8 CommentsI must be out of it.. now there are money hacks? Jeez.. I thought it was just creative budgeting Here are the ones I like from Liz Pulliam-Weston’s article. Penny hacks from heaven The four-penny hack. Want to reduce the number of pennies you lug... -
These ballet dancers are amazing..
Posted on February 1, 2008 | 5 CommentsLike little tiny statues.. Especially that girl twirling on her toes But their toes must be broken/bruised/toughed up like mad!! I know a friend who was a ballerina and she refuses to wear sandals or flip flops…. And callused…