What my current savings could pay for. Living near Vancouver was not always expensive. My parents moved to the suburbs because it was far more affordable, but even then they were able to pay 20% downpayments with ease. They only rented one property (right after my mom moved over from Toronto) and after that each… Continue reading The Madness of the Housing Market in Vancouver
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The Non-Existent Beauty Routine
As a young lady I was obsessed with makeup. This was before it became common knowledge (as far as I'm aware) to contour and highlight and whatever else it is that you are supposed to do. No, this was the time of neon eyeshadows and plucked eyebrows, lip gloss and very questionable shades of blush.… Continue reading The Non-Existent Beauty Routine
Off to a Mellow Sort of Start
I have started getting up at 5am. Until very recently I had never considered setting my alarm for earlier than 6:30, as I walk to work and don't need to be there until 8:00. The glorious thing about being a teacher is that you know exactly when your start time is; the downfall is it… Continue reading Off to a Mellow Sort of Start
Secondhand Thoughts 