Well – 2020 got real weird REAL fast. It can basically be encompassed in this humorous tweet: Continue reading “5 Months To Retirement: Yes I’m Still Quitting In September”
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!
How Pursuing FIRE Has Changed How I Act At Work (Part 2)
A year and a half ago, I published a post called How Pursuing FIRE Has Changed How I Act At Work. It recapped how I’ve changed as I inched towards financial independence: from doing anything my boss and company asks without question to erecting some boundaries that allow me have a better work/life balance, actually improve my performance and make my work life far more tolerable. Continue reading “How Pursuing FIRE Has Changed How I Act At Work (Part 2)”
Dumbass Stuff I’ve Done To Save Money
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”
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”
How To Celebrate Love Without Breaking The Bank
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”
7 Months To Retirement: There’s So Much To Do!
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.
Somehow another month has passed. Being in the actual calendar year I plan to retire has made time seem to go a lot faster than I anticipated. Even when there were 12 months left I must admit it still felt like a slog, but now that I’m deep into planning my next life, booking travel for retirement and trying to figure out how to get rid of basically everything I own: time is flying because there’s so much to do! Continue reading “7 Months To Retirement: There’s So Much To Do!”