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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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Overspending is like a drug addiction
Posted on June 1, 2011 | 7 CommentsOn TV the other night, there was a story about a guy who was a workaholic beggar in Portugal. I know this sounds strange “workaholic beggar” but the guy worked a lot harder each day compared to his compatriots. The only difference is that he... -
Why are we always rushing?
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 11 CommentsI am not a huge fan of driving in big cities. I am not scared of it, I am just annoyed. I hate it when people rush from one red light to another. What’s the point? Why are you slamming on the gas pedal to... -
Living within your means: What does it mean?
Posted on May 27, 2011 | 7 CommentsWhat does “Living within your means”, mean? It means you cannot afford your lifestyle without borrowing from someone or somewhere. 3 Indicators: If you are relying on credit (lines of credit, mortgage consolidation, credit cards, friends/family) to get by each month, you are living above... -
Brand Loyalty and The People Who Identify with One or the Other
Posted on May 25, 2011 | 25 CommentsEver feel like sometimes there are camps of loyal brand followers? I’ll readily admit that I only drink hot drinks from Starbucks and not from Tim Horton’s. Note to all non-Canadians: I believe that Tim Horton’s is the brand equivalent to Dunkin’ Donuts in the... -
If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it: Why I feel like an outsider in my family
Posted on May 23, 2011 | 30 CommentsEveryone in my family owns a home, of at least 1500 square feet. No, they’re not all paid off, and yes, I’m an outsider for not owning one, and more importantly, not wanting to own one. They all understand in my mother’s words, that I’m... -
Link, links links…
Posted on May 20, 2011 | 4 CommentsIsn’t this bed kind of neat & girly without being obvious at first? Been sitting on these links, and thought I’d share: One item of junk food could be your 3-days worth of sugar intake Not surprising, but interesting nonetheless. Food Co-Ops What a neat... -
What is in a dollar?
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 5 CommentsA dollar saved, is more than a dollar earned. Ergo a dollar spent, is more than a dollar spent. But a dollar spent on credit, is much more than a dollar spent. A dollar saved, is more than a dollar earned Credit When you save... -
Business Casual Wardrobe on a Budget
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 12 CommentsIf I had $500 to spend on a business casual wardrobe from scratch, this is what I’d buy: 2 pairs of pants – $79 Assuming you won’t wear skirts or dresses to work (like I do, for some clients), I’d definitely pick up 2 pairs... -
May 2011 Budget Roundup -($11,230.19)
Posted on May 13, 2011 | 28 CommentsGOING ON VACATION FOR 5 WEEKS!! I am doing this post mid-month because I am leaving for a month. I’ve booked all my flights, hotel and converted cash, so I have a rough idea of what I will be spending for the rest of May... -
Ninja Elephants and other awesome stories
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 25 CommentsNINJA ELEPHANTS Many young elephants develop the naughty habit of plugging up the wooden bell they wear around their necks with good stodgy mud or clay so that the clappers cannot ring, in order to steal silently into a grove of cultivated bananas at night....