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”
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 was speaking to a friend of mine the other day, and she told me that she read an article about “How To Do Your Best Work From Home” and her first reaction to the advice was, “FUCK! YOU!” I found this funny, especially coming from this sweet and kindhearted friend who rarely curses. Continue reading “How To Enjoy Working From Home During A Pandemic (A Parody)”
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”
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”
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!
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)”
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”