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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
FB Archive
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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,... -
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... -
July 2011 Budget Roundup -($1853.29)
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsFor inspiration to look chic and effortless in my life, check out these two photos: Okay so maybe I wouldn’t wear such an open, blousy white top without something underneath, but it’s still pretty. I also wouldn’t wear shoes that high, but I like... -
Summer 2011 Update: How things are going (Good!)
Posted on July 8, 2011 | 12 CommentsYou are under no obligation to read this, but I need to just get everything I’m feeling out into a post. Thank you, thank you! Cheese alert! Thank you for being readers, fellow supporters and most of all, friends. It’s really kind of cool to... -
June 2011 Budget Roundup -$(818.66)
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 6 CommentsJust came back from 5 weeks in Asia I had a pretty good trip overall. No bug bites for either of us until we hit Singapore, which is a miracle. My favourite cities in order, and the ones in blue are the only ones I’d... -
How to achieve lasting wealth
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 11 CommentsHere are my own personal 10-points to build lasting wealth not only for myself, but for my future kids. Spend less than what you earn (and save the rest) Save at least 10% of your gross income each year Have an emergency fund of some... -
Shopping in Asia: What I Bought
Posted on June 25, 2011 | 30 CommentsI’m BAAAAAAACK!!!! I’m in Toronto for about 3 weeks and then I’m leaving for Europe for 2 months (Portugal and Spain). And yes, there’ll be more shopping and spending On that note, I figured I’d start off with a little post on what I bought while... -
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... -
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... -
April 2011 Budget Roundup -($16,053.87)
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 20 CommentsIn pictures, these are the two major activities I’ve been doing as of late: (Took this photo when I was in Toronto a while back) AND Credit (You knew I had to sneak a little kitten photo in there.) Also, I can’t stop watching this...