I’ve mentioned that part of my morning routine is catching up on the financial blogs that have been published since the following morning. I find which blogs I’ll read through twitter. I have a twitter list that only includes my financial bloggers and it’s very helpful to keep up not only with their blog posts, but latest news. It’s how I found out one of my favorite and most inspiring bloggers was having a meet up in Seattle and I ended up hanging out with him (and others) all night. It was amazing. Continue reading “$500 for 10 Minutes of Work”
Relearning French and Creating Routines
A little over 2 months ago I decided to start re-learning French to prepare for my trip there in 2022 :). I figure if I start now I will be fairly comfortable by that time. Unlike in the past when I declare I want to learn or re-learn a language I’ve stuck to it. I’ve been practicing every week day for 2 months. Continue reading “Relearning French and Creating Routines”
Becoming An Instagram Star
Just kidding 🙂 . I don’t know where it comes from, but I have a constant worry that I’m not creative. That I do not create, but just consume. I can’t really draw (though I can make a mean doodle!), I’m not a great cook and don’t take joy in it. I don’t create video games in my spare time like my partner. I thought I didn’t have a creative outlet and should be contributing something to the world when I realized…I already do that. Continue reading “Becoming An Instagram Star”
Best Place to Work
I’m sure you’re probably sick about hearing how much I love my job 🙂 but I have an announcement. We were chosen as one of Washington’s Best Places to Work based on employee surveys! I’m really not at all surprised, but am so happy that the company – and especially its leadership – are being recognized for being the most mature, focused and patient people I’ve ever had the privilege of working for. I always feel like I’m being treated as an adult by everyone I encounter within a company. There is usually condescension, talking down and general bitchiness but not here and I really hope it stays that way. So far the team has seemed to hire the right people, but we are growing so rapidly that I’m not sure they can perform the usual due diligence.
Brexit 1776 and Asset Allocations
On this 4th of July I’m reminiscing on this crazy country I live in. Despite my pessimism it’s a pretty great place to live. We do have a large amount of opportunity and diversity that slightly combats all our issues. I’m happy to live here and wouldn’t roll the dice again if given the chance. That’s one way to show someone’s true feelings 🙂 .
H1/Q2 Budget Check-In 2017
We’re halfway done with 2017 and this year is flying by. Let’s check in on my goal to decrease my spending from $22,491.86 last year by $4,491.86 to $18,000 this year. These are my averages for the first half of 2017:Goodbye to Simple Displeasures
Is displeasures a word? I don’t think so…Oh well! I had my annual run-in with Comcast this week. As you know, cable companies are evil 🙂 and because they own the market and have many laws work in their favor to not allow market competition they raise their prices significantly every year. The only way to not let that happen is to call every year and threaten to leave. They will then give you a semi-reasonable price. It’s beyond ridiculous, but since my partner and I both work from home and love our WiFi it’s necessary. Continue reading “Goodbye to Simple Displeasures”
From Obese to Normal BMI
I did it and I can’t believe it. It’s been a crazy ride (weight loss for me is SERIOUSLY not linear given how often I went off it for vacations), but I made it. I went from 182lb (officially obese) over Christmas 2016 to 154. I have lost 28 lbs along with 14% of my body weight and have a normal BMI without starving for the first time since middle school. I’ve always struggled with my weight and have starved myself thin several times only to become ravenous and gain it all back and then some. I’ve also gone to the other side of the spectrum and tried to exercise myself to death (e.g. 6 hours a day in the gym) without results. Continue reading “From Obese to Normal BMI”