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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Everything you lose, makes room for something more
Posted on 14 April , 2010 | 1 CommentI can remember the day I lost my jacket very clearly a couple of years ago, when I was downtown. But when I say lost, I mean stolen. Someone stole... -
Backing up your work: The reasoning & the process
Posted on 15 March , 2010 | 9 CommentsFor those of you who know me (either online or offline), you will probably hear at one point or another how much I LOVE external hard drives. Why I back... -
Are you living the life you want to right now?
Posted on 8 March , 2010 | 18 CommentsI’m already living the life I want Sure, I have bumps in the road along the way, with not getting any income for months, and having to watch my expenditures,... -
How I am attaining Bellyful Happiness
Posted on 5 March , 2010 | 8 CommentsThe basic tenet is a change in attitude and the way you see life. In the past, whatever I wanted, I bought. Each time I purchased something, the fast food... -
Happiness: The Discussion
Posted on 3 March , 2010 | 4 CommentsOther points made in the discussion were: You cannot buy or earn happiness Happiness is love Poorer people are happier Being Unhappy is not a bad thing You cannot buy... -
Fast Food Happiness vs. Long-lasting, Bellyful Happiness
Posted on 1 March , 2010 | 7 CommentsIn a discussion the other day, “happiness” as a topic came up. Everyone brought up great points about how poorer people seem to be happy and that being happy had... -
Top 50 Global Brands of 2009
Posted on 27 February , 2010 | 2 CommentsClick on the image to enlarge. I recognized every brand on there. Thanks to Stock Tickle, a brand new blog for the graphic! -
The American Tourist and Mexican Fisherman
Posted on 20 January , 2010 | 16 CommentsAs my last note on happiness and attaining it, here is a story that has been at the back of my mind for a while now. It keeps my priorities... -
Living in a hotel now
Posted on 1 January , 2010 | 6 CommentsI’m reverting back to my old nomadic ways and I’ll be blogging a bit about what it feels like, as well as answering your questions. -
The Evolution of Coca-Cola
Posted on 27 November , 2009 | No CommentsFound this super fly. Via We Heart It -
All About Coffee
Posted on 24 November , 2009 | 2 CommentsJust found it interesting. I don’t drink that stuff (gives me an awful headache and makes me throw up).. but I do like the aroma of it. Here are some... -
“Why we are fat”… Oh my.
Posted on 5 November , 2009 | 11 CommentsWow. Close to 40% of the U.S. diet is oils, fats and sugars. But France, Sweden and Brazil aren’t doing so hot either. They’re at around 30% for oils, fats... -
The Colours of the World’s Flags
Posted on 27 October , 2009 | 1 CommentMedia designer Shahee Ilyas has created pie charts showing the colors of the flags of over 200 nations. The Life and Times of Michael5000 notes that the color violet/lavender/purple is... -
Did you know 4.0 — information & data facts and figures you might find surprising
Posted on 25 October , 2009 | 5 CommentsSome facts that jumped out at me: 240,000,000 TVs in the U.S. (not in this apartment!!!) 2,000,000 of those TVs are in bathrooms An average teen receives 2272 text messages... -
Blend into your surroundings
Posted on 2 October , 2009 | 4 CommentsMinimalism at its finest? There is absolutely no extra visual clutter, when these installations are done! Liu Bolin blends into his surroundings with each art installation taking up to 10...