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 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...
Inspiring vs. Alienating: Which Type of Blogger are You?
One of the great things about blogs, whether you're writing your own or just reading some of the awesome stuff from around the web, is that you get to hear lots of different stories from real peoples' lives. I have a definite voyeuristic streak, so I find the goings on of other ... Read more...
I Did It! I’m A Homeowner!
Yesterday, at precisely 4:31 PM, I signed the very last piece of paperwork standing between me and homeownership. That's right, I closed on my condo! I did it! I'm a homeowner. I just wanted to drop in quickly to let you guys know that it's official. If you're interested, the ... Read more...
I Am So Sick Of Spending Money
I've been chronicling my personal finance journey here for over four years, and frankly, there aren't that many firsts left for me and my finances. Or so I thought. For the first time ever, I have a serious, painful, nauseating case of spending fatigue. Now, I've had a lot ... Read more...
When You Say Stuff Like, “I Don’t Want To Have a Job Because I Don’t Want To Be Tied Down,” You Don’t Sound Alternative. You Sound Like A Fucking Child.
First, I wanted to say thank you all again for all of your wonderful, supportive comments and tweets about my decision to purchase a condo. I feel like a broken record because I say this so much, but it's so great to be a part of a community that provide positive energy and ... Read more...
How I Bought My Condo: A Roundup
Thanks so much for reading all about my condo-buying process this week! I wanted to create a "roundup" of all my posts about my experience with the home purchasing process because, due to a mix-up with an advertiser, I ended up having a bunch of guest posts go up in between my ... Read more...
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