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FB in a Nutshell
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
FB Archive
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Independence Day Part 2
Posted on September 11, 2008 | 3 CommentsRead how I turned into an Independent Contractor here (Part 1) So I talked about how I turned into a freelancer. Now you have to know a couple of things if you’ve decided that you’re going to go that way. Learn how to negotiate When... -
Independence Day Part 1
Posted on September 10, 2008 | No CommentsIn my post about it being a spend-y month of August for me, I was asked this question: “I was wondering if you could drop a bit of advice about starting out as a contract employee –it’s really freelance, I don’t even have a real... -
This has been a spend-y month for me…
Posted on September 8, 2008 | 12 CommentsWow. I just and looked at my numbers. (Be forewarned!!! All you PF and Frugal bloggers out there might have a mini heart attack, I know I sure the hell did.) 18.05 – Headphones (mine ripped out of the earbud the other day) 114.75 –... -
August Month End + September Roundup
Posted on September 5, 2008 | 4 CommentsAugust Chequing Account for August: $316.46 Emergency Fund: $4009.18 (earned $9.18 in interest!) Debt Repayment: $160 Nothing too special here. Spent about $500 setting up my business (registration, portfolios, supplies) No earnings for the month from my new corporation yet, still have to get paid.... -
A Minimalist’s Jewellery Box
Posted on August 2, 2008 | 10 CommentsOkay, that title is a bit misleading because it’s not like I have ONE necklace, or ONE pair of earrings and one fabulous bracelet that would complete any outfit no matter what I wear. I actually have QUITE a bit left in terms of jewellery... -
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... -
Weird finance dreams
Posted on March 28, 2008 | 5 CommentsI had a dream last night that someone was berating me for not saving more than $1000 in my emergency fund, because I was making debt my priority to pay down. :\ How weird was that? Methinks I’ve been playing with my budget and finances... -
A pleasant financial surprise
Posted on March 20, 2008 | 5 CommentsUmm.. Probably because tomorrow is Good Friday, I got paid today!! doesn’t really make a HUGE difference, I’ve already allocated every penny, but it’s kinda nice to be able to do it now instead of remembering to do it tomorrow -FB -
DAMN that feels good!!!
Posted on March 14, 2008 | 4 CommentsI just got my bonus cheque in the bank today: $1146 Not much considering that if I had more experience in my industry (like a year more) I could be looking at $30,000 as a real bonus if I switched companies…….. but enough for me... -
Projected Feb 2008 Budget
Posted on February 2, 2008 | 10 CommentsThe only major expense that I couldn’t fit into the budget was the purchase of my new laptop $1300 (let’s overestimate), and a new cellphone ($200 overestimation). I need got a new cellphone only because it’s getting to be a real problem to talk on...