The older I get, the more I realize that some things are just harder for some people than for others. That seems like a really obvious statement, but in American society we always hear stuff like "where there's a will there's a way" and "keep a positive attitude and you can do ... Read more...
Archives for July 2013
Relax, Recalibrate, Rebuild
The past couple of months have been something of a whirlwind for me, financially and otherwise. In the short time between April and now, I decided to buy my first place, I've launched a semi-successful, part-time career as a freelance writer, and I'm continuing to heal from a ... Read more...
Three Things I’ve Learned From Four Weeks As A Homeowner
Just four short weeks ago, I became a first-time homeowner. There have been a lot of emotional ups and downs since I decided to buy my first place, but I'm totally excited to finally be moving in in exactly one week. I'm currently still living in my old apartment, which is about ... Read more...
Four Ways Of Making Money That Totally Mystify Me
If you've been reading this blog for a little while, there's probably one thing you know about me that stands out above all the other stuff I've shared, at least when it comes to money: I love side hustles. I think that making extra money above and beyond your regular salary is ... Read more...
Summer Blues, Moving Anxiety, and Freelance Writing: This Is My Life Right Now
This post is going to seem scattered, but I didn't write anything last week, and probably won't for the rest of this week, so here's what's going on with me right now: I'm deep in my annual case of summer blues. I hate summer so, so much, and every year I get kind of ... Read more...