I used to make boiled eggs all the time. At least once a week, I would haul out my pot and boil some water on the stove and set a timer and then when they were done, I’d dump them into cold water to make them easier to peel. But Boyfriend has an automatic boiled… Read More »
CBT for the win Okay, that’s a really boring title, but CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps defeat depression. I wrote a post on the sadness a while back and this is the final tool in my arsenal to destroy it. Recognizing cognitive distortions and logic-ing your way out of it. Your brain is pliable.… Read More »
This is a quick article because I imagine this is a boring topic and I’ve already kind of told you about it, but I learned to sew! I took classes at my local recreation center for a year. My mom gave me an old sewing machine and I bought a serger (a machine to make… Read More »
When I first started my fitness journey, I proudly spent $0 on the project for the first two years and still managed to get in the best shape of my life. A few years in, after settling down, I bought a set of weights that cost me nothing and I’ve been grinding away ever since… Read More »
Hello friends, Another year passes and more stuff happens. I hope good stuff for you. Let’s take a peek at the market, shall we? Oh, it’s not good. Oh, I’m down lots and lots of dollars. Dear. … Oh well. What can you do? *Shrugs* But if you’re asking for ideas for what you can… Read More »
I love spreadsheets. You know that better than most people because most people don’t know me. My latest spreadsheet project involves me going through google maps, street by street, and recording all the restaurants, bars, salons, and other notable businesses within a one mile radius walking distance of my house. And then, slowly, going to… Read More »
I officially moved in with my boyfriend when I sublet my place at the end of March 2022 and he has chickens! Which means I have chickens! That was easier than I thought crossing off bucket list item #30. Our chickens are named Sally, Chicken, Speckle, and Spaz. Pros of chickens They give you fresh,… Read More »
My latest source of curiosity is how couples join their finances. I just finished a fantastic book by David Bach called Smart Couples Finish Rich. He lays out nine steps for couples to do to get ahold of their financial life. Step 1 – Learn the facts and myths about couples and money. The author… Read More »
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I pooh poohed Real Property in 2016. It was right after my lawyer days and I still thought in legal terms (e.g. Real Property as opposed to real estate.) I find that amusing. For my lifestyle, it made sense to rent. Why it made… Read More »
That was fast. 2021 is over and it’s time to update my early retirement chart. Headline: I spent a ton of money in 2021 I’m a little embarrassed by how much I spent in 2021. To give you a little perspective, I spent ~$22,000 USD in 2020. In 2021 I spent ~$28,000. Eeek! Oh, but… Read More »