The other morning I rolled over in bed and made a groaning noise that someone might have suspected was coming from a dying cat. Continue reading “I Found My Dream Job And It Pays $225 A Year”
Category: Hobbies
How I Made $1,300 By Being Sassy At Work
On this blog, I’ve been cataloging how I’ve changed during this 5+ year journey to financial independence. Most of those changes have involved how I act at work, which I detailed in posts here and here. Continue reading “How I Made $1,300 By Being Sassy At Work”
A Quarantine Update From A Seattle Introvert
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”
I’m A Cord Cutting Millennial Monster
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!
6 Months To Retirement: This Is Starting To Feel Real
Reality is setting in y’all. I feel similar to how I did right before we moved across the country without a house, job or knowing basically anyone on this side of the country. I had made the decision and I knew it was the right one, but it was still terrifying. I was leaving the best job I’d ever had behind, along with the best apartment I’d ever had and all the friends I’d made in my adult life. I was petrified. Continue reading “6 Months To Retirement: This Is Starting To Feel Real”
How To Blog Anonymously
I recently received a reader email asking about how I blog anonymously. I sent her a (probably) way too long response and realized these tips might be able to help others as well, so here we are. Here’s what she said: Continue reading “How To Blog Anonymously”
Lessons Learned From 5 Years Of Blog Writing
Well it’s been five years – five years since I started my journey to financial independence and five years since I started writing this blog (though I only took it public last July). Today I want to focus on what those five years of writing have taught me (thoughts on what it’s like to be half a decade into a financial journey will come in a January post). Continue reading “Lessons Learned From 5 Years Of Blog Writing”
The Year of Reflection: 2019 Goals & Accomplishments
In my old age, time seems to be flying by. So when I started this blog, I began jotting down what I learned, read and experienced throughout a year to try and remember what that year involved outside the 90% of my mental energy that is usually spent thinking about work. Continue reading “The Year of Reflection: 2019 Goals & Accomplishments”