All my life I have struggled with my body image and weight. Growing up I was a hefty kid (not fat, but certainly big) and carried that through to my adult years. At least when I was young I played multiple sports and was active enough to feel healthy. As I went through my twenties… Continue reading Asking for Help is a Good Thing
Tag: Financial Independence
Huh. Actually Thinking through Purchases is Helpful??
Whose wallet is happier these days? This guy's! Recently I have returned from a short holiday that took me from the west coast of Vancouver Island to San Francisco. It was an amazing trip, and in many ways I wish it was still happening, but it's good to be home and back to routine. Part… Continue reading Huh. Actually Thinking through Purchases is Helpful??
Personal Finance Ruts – What Do I Do??
My financial mood always seems to swing between two different points: I'm super motivated and saving and excited about seeing my numbers go up, or I'm in a rut, where I don't think about money at all, don't save anything and wonder what the point of it is. It's hard to determine what causes these… Continue reading Personal Finance Ruts – What Do I Do??
Putting a Proper Timeline on Expectations
We have well and truly managed to screw ourselves over in the age of convenience. Don't get me wrong, things are better than ever for many people, and I'm not advocating a return to days of serfdom and lighting from lanterns filled with animal fat, but we have to understand that there are consequences to… Continue reading Putting a Proper Timeline on Expectations
Setbacks are Inevitable
You have to love governments - they really know how to bring the hammer down hard on you. I was coasting along, having had a lovely May long weekend, feeling good about life, when a letter came in the mail. Not thinking too much about it (I'd paid my taxes on time, and got a… Continue reading Setbacks are Inevitable
The Spending Bug Bit Me
I pride myself on being incredibly frugal. I've managed to save up a reasonably large amount of money by not buying clothes I don't need, finding cheaper vacations (camping for the win!) and having a cash diet for fun money every month that in theory should keep the credit card bills down. Lately, however, my… Continue reading The Spending Bug Bit Me
Indecisiveness is Painful
The joy and the agony of the Internet is that there is endless sources of information for you to read with minimal effort. Being able to sit in the comfort of your own home, in your comfiest clothes (or in the nude, you do you!) and discover the secrets of the universe is a very… Continue reading Indecisiveness is Painful
I’ve Got the February Blues
Ah February. A month that is jam-packed with activities and yet kind of unremarkable. The one big shining event this year is that it is my husband's 30th, which is giving us an excuse for a quick weekend getaway. Apart from that, February is always one of those odd transition months for me - the… Continue reading I’ve Got the February Blues
Changing the Ol’ Financial Goals
There are so many choices - change it up as needed! Now that I have nearly reached the wise old age of 31, I can look back at some of my goals from my teens and twenties and have a good chuckle. In some cases I can even thank my past self for actions taken… Continue reading Changing the Ol’ Financial Goals
Me, Myself and I
Well, I've done it. After months (maybe even years) of waffling around, I've taken the plunge and started a blog. At the moment it is a bit frightening - I don't like confrontation and the idea of publishing words online for others to read and judge is a bit overwhelming. But at the end of… Continue reading Me, Myself and I
Secondhand Thoughts 