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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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Shanghai – Shanghai Museum (Part One)
Posted on August 30, 2011 | 1 CommentThis museum my favourite price (FREE!!!!!!!) It’s located across/near the area of People’s Square. Quite easy to find and get to, but it doesn’t really have a big sign exclaiming: SHANGHAI MUSEUM HERE! It was packed after 11 a.m., which is why we were lucky... -
Living the Dream
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 12 CommentsThere is a family we met in Portugal who are blue collar workers – a mechanic and a school assistant. They have a small farm on the side with 600 olive trees to import to the States, and a smaller home farm. They make about... -
The Crisis Climate in Europe: Portugal
Posted on August 26, 2011 | 32 CommentsJust a short note on what’s going on. Yes, I am on vacation but how can you resist a request like this from a fellow Canadian blogger? To say that people are concerned about the debt crisis and the Euro is an understatement. It is... -
What I am currently eyeing
Posted on August 25, 2011 | 21 CommentsEying, not buying. These are just on my Sort-of-Wish List, but I am not committed to buying anything. Yet. WOOL TRENCH COAT A lower-priced trench coat similar to this Burberry Regimental Wool Trench coat. It’s $1600, so I am not keen on spending that kind... -
Flaws. Here are mine, what are some of yours?
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 13 CommentsI have them, you have them, and Amy from Rainy Saturday has ‘em. (She inspired me for this post) Credit So my flaws? Here goes! I’m tough on myself. Like really tough to where I randomly replay my foibles from Grade 2 in my head,... -
Asia 2011 Fashion
Posted on August 23, 2011 | 5 CommentsJust a collection of shots. This girl made me want a trench so very badly. A nice, ivory trench, belted in a bow in the back… and a pair of heels I cannot walk in. SQUEAL!!!! Another awesome trench, done as a bow in the... -
The choices we make and the judgements we receive
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 18 CommentsThis post has no point. I’m just rambling. I guess I feel frustrated that it seems like we don’t make enough of a difference for the super green, but making too much of a difference to not be considered ‘normal’ by others, like being caught... -
Fighting our own battles
Posted on August 19, 2011 | 18 CommentsHelicopter parents are a big thing these days. What are Helicoper Parents, you ask? They are parents who hover over their children in all aspects of their life, always jumping in to fight their battles instead of letting them learn on their own. I understand... -
Last links of Link Lovin’
Posted on August 18, 2011 | 1 CommentAnd thus ends my link lovin’ series of all the awesome articles I’ve been storing up since my trip to Asia. Ranger Dave and Bears This made me cry with laughter. Paper Man A super sweet fashion interview with Angie’s father I think her father... -
Essentials I Must Have When I Travel
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 13 CommentsI fly quite a bit and this year, I basically took the whole year off to fly and travel. Sure, this makes me a bad very un-ecofriendly minimalist, but it sure teaches me a good lesson on what I personally need for a 10+ hour...