In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Other Archive
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A Dog, A Cat and a Rat – if they can all get along, why can’t we?
Posted on 23 April , 2012 | No CommentsIf three supposed enemies of each animal race can get along with each other, why can’t we? I like this video as a fun way to demonstrate that just because... -
Aesop Fable: The Sick Lion
Posted on 20 April , 2012 | No CommentsA Lion being unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by artifice. He betook himself to his den, and lying... -
Should you Rent or Buy?
Posted on 4 April , 2012 | 11 CommentsI’m a die-hard lover of renting. With how many times we travel to different cities for work, if we had a home in one city, we’d be royally screwed financially... -
The Art of Ironing
Posted on 14 March , 2012 | 8 CommentsSeriously. It’s just a video with a Japanese guy ironing a shirt. I can’t believe I watched it, and liked it. All I can say is that it felt like... -
Re-visiting an E-Book Reader Decision
Posted on 9 March , 2012 | 10 CommentsI would like to admit publicly that I caved, and bought a Sony E-Book Reader with a 6″ screen for around $283 taxes included. Then I used it for a... -
Kids and Old Technology
Posted on 24 February , 2012 | 4 CommentsI feel very old right now. I didn’t recognize some of the items like the HP mouse (I thought it was a remote control.. *blush*), but I did have a... -
Things that Inspire, taken from Everything and Everywhere
Posted on 23 January , 2012 | 7 CommentsINSPIRATION #1: The Dalai Lama I’m such a cliche. Smack me. But this guy knows his stuff. I loved his 18 rules of living re-posted below: 1. Take into account... -
Who are the Millennials?
Posted on 11 January , 2012 | 4 CommentsI’m in this age group: 18-28, so I find it fascinating that a lot of what they say (except for the texting bit, I hate texting) is very true. BF... -
The Ten Ingredient Project
Posted on 30 December , 2011 | 22 CommentsTerita is a vegetarian who started a food blog but with a very compelling story for me: When I was eight years old, my skin started to lose pigment. Patches... -
Merry Christmas!
Posted on 25 December , 2011 | 5 CommentsJust wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. I am really looking forward to the New Year and I hope you are too! Oh and some impressive motivation... -
Great Essential WordPress Plugins to Use
Posted on 23 December , 2011 | 5 CommentsI probably use more than most but I`ve found these exceptionally handy for blogging: Akismet: Stops spam in its tracks. You still see all of the spam that comes in.... -
Aesop’s Fable: The Hunter and the Fisherman
Posted on 16 December , 2011 | No CommentsA Huntsman, returning with his dogs from the field, fell in by chance with a Fisherman, bringing home a basket well ladened with fish. The Huntsman wished to have the... -
The Internet Bubble We All Live In
Posted on 14 November , 2011 | 5 CommentsJust the other day I heard a guy on the street exclaim to his friend: What? You don’t know what Twitter is? Granted, these are 20-to-30-somethings who have sort of... -
Have drive-throughs killed our patience?
Posted on 21 October , 2011 | 12 CommentsWe have drive-throughs for any service that can be performed while you are sitting in your car, including BANKING (this makes no sense to me). It used to be a... -
Aesop’s Fable: The Boy in the River
Posted on 14 October , 2011 | No CommentsA Boy bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He called out to a traveler, passing by, for help. The traveler, instead of holding out a helping...