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other blog: the everyday minimalist
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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
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5 Budget Busters
Posted on April 19, 2008 | No CommentsForgetting… …that I have an expense coming up in 4 months. So that’s why I started the Monthly Notes thing in my Excel sheet, and when an expense is coming up September, I run to that sheet, make a note, and immediately put a budget... -
Are emotional affairs worse than physical ones?
Posted on April 16, 2008 | 9 CommentsNote: I did post this before, but I had to delete it… (not because of the comments!)… but here it is again. I thought about something interesting the other day, and thought I’d try and expand on that further. And this is all written from... -
Why do I feel like I don’t do anything at work?
Posted on April 15, 2008 | 2 CommentsI’m here blogging, reading other blogs, commenting, and it’s almost noon. Why do I feel like I don’t do anything at work? Oh wait.. is it because I don’t? Actually, before you freak out, it’s because I finished everything ahead of time and I’m waiting... -
How cute would these 2 look together?
Posted on April 14, 2008 | 3 CommentsI love the ruffly nature of the dress, simple, but girly… and perfect for a summer wedding. And the green sandals I’m not totally keen on by themselves, but I could kind of see them casualling (lol NOT even an English word) up the dress…... -
Random Observations
Posted on April 14, 2008 | 19 CommentsWeird thought I’ve always wondered how guys and girls could be on screen, getting hot and heavy with the kissing and the touching, with the cameras (of course) all around them, and.. A) not feel uncomfortable B) not get turned on …. Any ideas? Atrocities... -
Positive Net worth is just so close I can smell it
Posted on April 7, 2008 | 10 CommentsJust because I’m a geek.. I calculated my networth from when I graduated University. …up until today I’m still in the negative as of today, but by next month I should be in the black just by an eensie weensie bit. If I keep living... -
Flavour Paper (Wallpaper)
Posted on April 2, 2008 | 6 CommentsNot your grandma’s wallpaper, that’s for sure. They’d be SO COOL as an accent wall, or a feature somewhere, or even for a kid’s bedroom. Maybe not even the whole wall. Just half a wall? Behind a huge cabinet with open space? Credit of all... -
True Cost of Watching & Owning a TV
Posted on April 1, 2008 | 14 CommentsCute Tasty Photo Credit: Cinderzelda.com…. I was discussing this with BF on the weekend, and I’ve realized that by not owning a TV, I’ve saved much more than just the cost of cable and the TV itself. Granted, I do “watch TV” when I’m on... -
Compliments for $0
Posted on April 1, 2008 | 5 CommentsToday I got a lot of compliments. I didn’t do anything special to my hair. I didn’t wear makeup. I didn’t dress up. So why did I get complimented? Because I wore my hair down. I normally wear it up in a tight bun with... -
Save money at tax time for free…
Posted on March 29, 2008 | No CommentsAnd how? Be more organized. A Penny Closer’s blog post about taxes and being organized, reminded me of something I learned: If you organize your receipts, papers, and everything into neat little envelopes and make it easier for the tax person to do the work...