Before I get into how I sell gadgets online, I need to explain why I have so many electronics to get rid of in the first place. I used to be a hardcore tech fangirl. I bought myself the first iPhone in college after watching every video I could get my hands on and feeling my heart race as I read through every future this wild new technology would provide (a touchscreen? Whaaaaat?!) Continue reading “How To Sell Old Or Broken Electronics To Subsidize Your Next Purchase”
We’re on Week 8 of self-quarantine in Seattle and I feel guilty to admit that despite all the wild things happening in the world, for me personally, the first few weeks of quarantine were a dream. Continue reading “A Quarantine Update From A Seattle Introvert”
Welcome friends to weird-times! Usually when I write these updates I’m shocked that a whole 3 months has gone by, but given everything that’s going on in the world, specifically the coronavirus pandemic and all the changes happening around the globe as a result, I for once totally believe it’s been 3 months! Continue reading “How I Spent $2,310/Month Living In Seattle: Q1 2020 Budget Check-In”
Since my partner and I are quarantining ourselves to help slow the spread of the coronavirus we have been watching TV shows and films more than usual. This has led me to reflect on my relationship with TV in general and my role (or lack thereof) in the cable industry. Let’s get into it!
My voice has been traveling through the airwaves lately. I was interviewed on a few podcast episodes that recently dropped (if you’re interested in listening: I have them all on my press page and update that regularly). Continue reading “Dumbass Stuff I’ve Done To Save Money”
My partner and I recently celebrated 11 years of being together. Last week also included the suspicious holiday of Valentine’s Day (I’m suspicious of holidays that corporations use as a means to promote spending money and buying crap, but I digress). Because of these two events, this seemed like a good time to reflect on how my partner and I are able to celebrate our love without throwing our wallets out the window. Continue reading “How To Celebrate Love Without Breaking The Bank”
Also known as every dollar I didn’t spend in 2019! One year ago I declared the following monetary goals for 2019:
This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here.
I’m not one to bury the lede so: We’re doing this people! Thank you so much for all of your comments on my last post about this decision. I really appreciate all of your encouragement, concerns and advice. After careful consideration it’s been decided: I’m leaving my job in September 2020. Continue reading “It’s Official: I’m Quitting My Job In 10 Months. Here’s The Plan!”