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other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
About
I'm a 20-something year old who got out of $60,000 of debt in 18 months, earning $65,000 (gross) a year.
This is more of a lifestyle blog with hint of money talk, like a moneythropologist.
You can read more about me here in The FB Story, check out my favourite posts or you can send me a note if you have questions (please be nice).
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Come and visit my other blog The Everyday Minimalist which is all about achievable everyday minimalism, simplifying my life, living like a modern nomad.
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When is paying more for quality a big deal for you?
Posted on January 14, 2013 | 1 CommentTweet I was thinking the other day about my rah-rah attitude towards paying more (slightly more, not 500% more) for quality. I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t if I would pay for quality, but when I would consider paying for quality. There are […] -
What is the most amazing thing you’ve done with your money?
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 27 CommentsTweet The most amazing thing I’ve ever done with my money is… To use it to clear my $60,000 student debt. Cheesy but true. Here are some other amazing things: Paying $1800 for a used car and having it be a great vehicle that does […] -
Makeup: Where should you splurge or save?
Posted on August 5, 2011 | 28 CommentsTweet About.com’s 2010 Beauty Study: The study revealed that beauty products are considered a necessity, with over two-thirds of respondents willing to purchase products even while watching their budgets. The study revealed that beauty products are non-negotiable, regardless of budget, because consumers view them as […] -
Keeping my “Eating Out” monster in check
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 48 CommentsTweet I actually don’t enjoy eating out. I’ve done it so much as a consultant when I was on contracts, that the idea of going to a restaurant every breakfast, lunch and dinner makes me slightly nauseous. See, as a consultant, you end up excitedly […] -
How to combat frugal/debt fatigue
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 25 CommentsTweet Some Shoutouts: First, I want to thank Krystal of Moneyville fame and Give me back my five bucks for featuring me in a post as one of her 8 favourite PF bloggers! How awesome (and cute) is she!? Second, I literally whipped up the […]