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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
Thoughts Archive
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Weeding out the lazy ones
Posted on February 15, 2010 | 4 CommentsIn response to my “We want it all, and we want it all NOW” post, a lot of great comments came out of it. Namely, the different subtleties in being unhappy and not being happy. I didn’t quite go into details then, but I will... -
The Keg, Valentine’s Day and Working on Contract
Posted on February 13, 2010 | 5 CommentsThe Keg Celebration I’m taking BF out to The Keg for lunch today (apparently the food is quite good there), to celebrate my new contract. I told him he could even order a $3.00 iced tea (inside joke — read “The Cheap Opportunist“)! I guess... -
A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything
Posted on February 13, 2010 | 5 CommentsNot exactly, but it’s still pretty impressive! 2100 pages of a flipbook by an art student named Jamie Bell. Via & thanks to Eric of Narrow Bridge for sharing it in my Google Reader — Subscribe to my Google Reader feed here!. -
Overlooked Fashion Niches
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 26 CommentsWe have a lot of overlooked fashion niches don’t we? Plus-sized fashion is a big one. The average weight and size of a woman is 5’4″ and 163 pounds, up from 157 pounds the year before. (Source: Wonderquest) I’m 5’4″, and I’m 130 – 135... -
If I were a piece of Ikea Furniture, what would I be?
Posted on February 6, 2010 | 2 CommentsClick on the image to find out your Ikea name (Thanks Ginger for sharing in my Google Reader!) -
We want it all, and we want it all NOW
Posted on February 3, 2010 | 17 CommentsInspired by this brilliantly written rant, shared by Maria of anthimeria in my Google Reader, I felt a real need to write and talk about this post. Here’s the gist of it: What happened to my bonus? What happened to my job? What happened to... -
Back to Toronto…
Posted on February 2, 2010 | 13 CommentsThis time, without BF. Now, I won’t feel as guilty leaving him at home when I go out — although he doesn’t seem to mind. So I am going to make the most of it! On my list to eat: Pho from Pho Linh –>... -
Pictures that made me smile today
Posted on January 31, 2010 | 5 CommentsI adore animals. Especially baby animals. So even though I am highly allergic to any furry animal, I can’t stop petting or picking up a pet. (And after the fuzz fest is over, I have to run to the bathroom to wash my hands immediately)... -
Hitler responds to the iPad
Posted on January 29, 2010 | 6 CommentsThis clip from a movie was hilarious and it’s right on point! Note: I do not find the actual Holocaust or Hitler funny. Please do not twist your panties up in the comments about that. -
All I will ever say about the new Apple iPad
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 12 Comments…is contained in this wonderful graphic. Via Hahahahahaha…. Oh. I lied. I also want to point out that the name sucks.