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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
Life Archive
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Downsides to a Nomadic Lifestyle
Posted on May 22, 2013 | 2 CommentsThere are times when I think that a nomadic lifestyle would be great. I know a lot of people who enjoy nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles. Sometimes I think that, because I love travel, a nomadic lifestyle might be just the thing for me. However, the... -
Taking a Tech Break
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsLast weekend, my family and I headed a couple hours north to visit my parents. This was my first real trip with my new iPhone. I’ve been trying to get used to carrying it around with me, since it is the replacement for my home... -
Etiquette among friends: Why I feel we are we’re losing basic manners
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 5 CommentsIf you were a client at a business meeting, dinner or .. whatever, with a company you were doing business with, would you be highly offended if they kept texting during your meeting, or half-paying attention to what you are saying or what’s going on... -
Why I *Gasp* Pay for a Gym Membership
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 3 CommentsA few years ago, I had a gym membership. I went faithfully three to four times a week. Things got a little crazy, we thought we might move, the basement flooded. I canceled the gym membership as part of a re-vamp of our finances and... -
Emergency Fashion Kits
Posted on April 5, 2013 | No CommentsWhenever I think of all the fashion emergencies I’ve had over the years (no wardrobe malfunctions, but close to them!), I always try to keep a list and update what I think I would need as an emergency fashion kit to deal with anything at... -
4 Ways Better Health Can Help Your Finances
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsToo often, we separate our lifestyle choices from our finances. However, one of the money lessons I’ve learned is that the lifestyle choices we make have a direct impact on our finances. One of the biggest ways lifestyle matters to money is in the area... -
How much stock do you put into appearance?
Posted on March 6, 2013 | No CommentsA great post by Well-Heeled (one of my favourite blogs) about what your lifestyle projection is. One of the great things about America, I think, is that the way you look might be very different from your actual economic status. Which is to say that... -
Shopping your closet: 5 major style rules to follow
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsHere’s what I follow as general style rules: The shorter the skirt, the lower the heel should be The louder the piece, the more neutral the rest of the outfit should be Tight things need to be paired with baggier items so you don’t look... -
Before You Move: Consider the Cost of Living
Posted on February 6, 2013 | 1 CommentI’ve been thinking a lot about cost of living lately. At some point, my husband will get a full-time job as a professor, and leave the world of adjuncting behind. He likes being an adjunct, but he thinks that, with a little more experience, he... -
Stylist Secrets for Women
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsI had this list lying around for a while, collecting bits of quotes from a bunch of very fashionable folks from magazines and the like. Enjoy! Observe who looks good and figure out why you like their style Know your body shape Get out of...