Last weekend we celebrated my husband's 30th birthday. We're not huge gift givers, but for the changing of the decade birthdays we do make an effort. Last year he bought me a bike when I turned 30, and this year we decided to take a nice weekend trip away to a resort village. Note: this… Continue reading Change the Attitude, Change the Outcome
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My Entry into Self-Care
Self-care has always been something I laughed at women's magazines over. It seemed to mean going out on shopping extravaganzas, shelling out hundreds or thousands on spas and holidays, and never actually addressing what you were supposed to be doing. Throwing money at an issue is probably not going to make it go away -… Continue reading My Entry into Self-Care
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
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
Houseplants and Finances – Who Knew?
As I stared at the once-beautiful remains of my latest victim, I realized that I had accomplished something that many think is impossible. "I did it," I thought, "I actually killed a frigging cactus." Yes, after a year of slightly overwatering it, my beloved cactus slumped in on itself one day and that was that. I like to think that I killed… Continue reading Houseplants and Finances – Who Knew?
The Madness of the Housing Market in Vancouver
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
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
I Have a Debt Repayment Miracle Story Too!
As I've mentioned, I love stock photos. This may not even be appropriate to the article, but I love imagining the back story here. I'm a sucker for a clickbait title. Truly, I am. I love reading about those stories where someone paid off $250k in two years by eating dry noodles and only drinking… Continue reading I Have a Debt Repayment Miracle Story Too!
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 