Why am I up at 5am three times a week to go to the gym? Why do I stop myself from ordering take out when it would be the easiest thing to do? Why do I automate a chunk of my paycheque to go into savings every month? Why have I disabled almost all social… Continue reading What Am I Doing This For?
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Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
Ahh the banality of routine. Knowing what to do and when to do it. Accepting the norm and carrying on without question or desire for change. We all get stuck in a rut in many areas of life - health, financial, romance, etc. I am for the large part a big proponent of routines that… Continue reading Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
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
Fast Food as a First Job
I would have been fired for presentation like this. Way back in the day I woke up one morning and decided I wanted a job. I was 15 years old, and my father had told me that if I wanted money for the mall or other entertainment categories that I would have to earn it… Continue reading Fast Food as a First Job
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
Secondhand Thoughts 