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net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
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hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Archive for May, 2009
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Creatures of habit
Posted on May 12, 2009 | No CommentsFrom The Financial Post, comes an interesting article titled: Consumers need to compare before they spend Your research suggests that when selling a new product, companies should always compare the product to something the customer already has familiarity with, even if the product is so... -
Packing to move
Posted on May 9, 2009 | No CommentsJust thought I’d share with you some general tips on how I like to be organized when I move. I actually don’t mind moving. I’m pretty organized and I don’t have a lot, so things are a snap for me, but I can understand it... -
Lazy Asian Glazed Chicken & Mashed Creamy Taters
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No CommentsI call it lazy because prep time is low, I’m just mixing sauces, and the only hard part is mashing down the potatoes. Chicken Marinate chicken Mix the following ingredients until it’s an even paste Blobs of Oyster Sauce Drizzle of Soy Sauce Honey Rub... -
The true cost of an item
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No CommentsI’ve figured out a way to calculate the true cost of anything you buy. It’s simple: Take the item you want to buy and figure out what accessories you want/need to buy with it, and calculate it as a total cost. For example, with my... -
Prevent blisters .. and all the possible ways to save your poor feet
Posted on May 7, 2009 | No CommentsWearing old heels for a long time, new heels to be broken in or just having to wear shoes in general usually leads to an inevitable blister. Either on the back your heel, your toes, or on the ball of your foot. Here are some... -
I don’t even understand WTF some IT/Business writers are saying
Posted on May 5, 2009 | No CommentsBusiness and IT writers, I can’t even begin to stress the importance of being CLEAR and keeping it SIMPLE. Keep it SO SIMPLE, that even a lowly consultant like me, in your business, can understand what you are trying to say. I read a whole... -
How to ask your boss for a raise
Posted on May 5, 2009 | No CommentsThis is the way I did it, but I didn’t get anywhere. And it’s not such a hot time to do this right now if you are worried about money, but this is just for reference. The simplest way is just to do it, but... -
10 things you should not do
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No CommentsWhen you feel yourself turn orange, stop faux (or real) tanning and avoid wearing all orange or brown head to toe in your daily ensemble. I saw live human carrots today. Wearing all black head to toe, with dyed black hair is not chic. It... -
Fitting my life into 3 suitcases
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No Commentshklover wants to know how the heck I am planning on fitting my life into 3 suitcases I just will. Simple, but not so simple if you have a lot of stuff. We don’t own much in furniture I don’t have or care much for... -
Review: Canon Powershot Elph SD880 IS Digital Camera
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No CommentsMini Rant I really hate the way companies name their stupid products. Why can’t they just call it “Powershot Elph 1, Powershot Elph 2″ or whatever? ARGH! REVIEW OF THE Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)...