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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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
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
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