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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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Style tips to weather you through the seasons
Posted on July 22, 2007 | 2 CommentsThis is from my own personal view of course, and from shopping experience, heartache and disappointment. So I’m going to try and list what I have in my own wardrobe (you can skip those sections if it’s boring), and the reasons why I bought them.... -
Product Review: Braun Vitality Electric Toothbrush
Posted on July 17, 2007 | 5 CommentsNo, I’m not lazy.. But I did do some research and it’s been proven that electric toothbrushes take plaque off your teeth more effectively than by regularly brushing. This is due to a number of factors: - People forget to brush - People can’t brush... -
Starbucks Travel Mug: Invest in one!
Posted on June 27, 2007 | 5 CommentsIn about 284 Starbucks drinks you could have it paid off. How? At $24.95 per cup, with a 14% (I know.. OUCH), it’s about $28.44 for a Starbucks Travel Mug. But it’s worth it. It’s MUCH better than any other travel mug I’ve purchased in... -
Put your life in order
Posted on June 5, 2007 | 2 CommentsAdmit it! You’ve never even read those stockpiled catalogs piled on your coffee table, and probably have a broken CD player somewhere. Do you need even more incentives to purge? It’ll literally make you feel lighter and happier. We got rid of about 50% of... -
Stock your closet
Posted on June 5, 2007 | 1 CommentSummer is just around the corner, although from the last couple of days, you wouldn’t know it!! But if you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe here are some items you can add to ensure you always have the right outfit on hand. A few... -
Craigslist: Missed Connections = Quite addictive
Posted on May 11, 2007 | No CommentsIf you’ve never been, search up your city, and look for “Missed Connections” Most of the posts are really sweet, and it makes you change your perspective and wonder what people are thinking on the subways/buses. Makes the trip go by a lot faster, plus... -
The Little Brown Dress – Alex Martin
Posted on May 10, 2007 | No CommentsI’m sure everyone is familiar with this project by Alex Martin. She made a brown dress, and wore it for one year, straight. Every day. Without fail. (Although she must’ve had a plan for when she had to wash it……) Anyway, here’s the site: Little... -
Stacy London on Oprah: Getting the right jeans to fit
Posted on April 19, 2007 | 12 CommentsThis is an age old problem for me. Nothing fits me. I have to look for mid-rise, dark even wash (no distressing), straight-legged (not tapered), or slightly boot-cut (not flared) jean with small, high pockets to give me a boost in the butt. So you... -
Steve Jobs’ Speech – Commencement Address
Posted on March 11, 2007 | No CommentsThis is a bit late.. but I was thinking back to what really inspired me in 2005 to find and do what I love, instead of always thinking about money and bills. While money and bills are important, don’t get me wrong, I have to... -
The relentless pursuit of beauty
Posted on December 31, 2006 | 2 CommentsCheck out this Dove video on Youtube.com… Or watch it here: And there are a ton of a sites out there that show you what models looked like before Photoshop retouching. Most common things to retouch: 1. Skin tone/texture – most ‘models’ in pictures are...