Now that it's mid-January I can't help but notice that the gym is noticeably quieter than it was a week ago. The first two weeks of the year I was in there at 5:30am and had to wait a few minutes for the squat rack, and the treadmills were almost all full (note - I… Continue reading Look towards the Next Step, Not the End Goal
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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??
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
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
Breaking the Couch Routine
Not today, you temptress! Laziness comes easy to me. It feels so simple to lay out on the couch with a good book, or watching tv, or on my computer, that even the smallest suggestion for movement becomes massively difficult for me to acknowledge. As a kid and young adult my default lifestyle would be:… Continue reading Breaking the Couch Routine
Secondhand Thoughts 