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
Minimalism Archive
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Working From Home… Is It Good Or Bad?
Posted on 17 May , 2013 | 3 CommentsIn recent months there has been a pickup in discussions. What sparked it? Marissa Mayer, the recently named CEO of Yahoo announced earlier this year that work-from-home arrangements would no... -
Improve Your Life By Setting Priorities
Posted on 8 May , 2013 | No CommentsNot too long ago, I was on the verge of a breakdown. I wasn’t happy with the amount of work I was doing, and I didn’t feel as though I... -
Quote of the Month: Henry David Thoreau
Posted on 3 May , 2013 | 2 CommentsMen have become the tools of their tools. Henry David Thoreau -
Do You Judge Non-Minimalists?
Posted on 1 May , 2013 | 3 CommentsWe all like to have validation for our choices, and this includes the choice to live a minimalist lifestyle. Unfortunately, in our quest to feel as though we are doing... -
Spring Cleaning
Posted on 29 April , 2013 | 1 CommentLast weekend, my wife and I did our first spring cleaning since moving into the new house. It was a bit overdue but we had been forced to push it... -
Trading In Baby/Kids Clothes? Sounds Like A Great Concept
Posted on 26 April , 2013 | 1 CommentAs many of you know, I’m a new father… it does not feel as new now but my baby boy just turned 6 months old so I guess that even... -
Why Do You Buy the Things You Do?
Posted on 24 April , 2013 | 6 CommentsRecently, I bought my first iPhone. I’ve been against buying a smart phone for years, mainly because we have a home phone, and my Tracfone does well enough. However, my... -
Love having photos around you but don’t want clutter?
Posted on 22 April , 2013 | 4 CommentsPeople always ask me what I do with photos when I travel or keep moving so often. Do I hang photographs of people I love, and which pictures do I... -
Sit in Stillness
Posted on 17 April , 2013 | 1 CommentA couple of years ago, my son was big on complaining of boredom. If he wasn’t being entertained right now, it was a major issue. I wondered why he couldn’t... -
Quote of the Month: Henry Ford
Posted on 5 April , 2013 | No Comments“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the... -
My 10 Essential Wardrobe Pieces
Posted on 25 March , 2013 | 1 CommentThese 10 essential pieces are otherwise known as my powerhouse items mentioned in my 10 Steps tp get your wardrobe to where you want it to be. If I had... -
Do You Have to Get Rid of Everything to Be Minimalist?
Posted on 20 March , 2013 | 2 CommentsOne of the first things that many assume about minimalism is that you have to get rid of everything in order to really be living the lifestyle. But is that... -
Minimalist Data Storage: Using one hard drive as separate ones!
Posted on 18 March , 2013 | 4 CommentsJust the other day, I thought: Damn it all. I need another hard drive because I need to back up my laptop. It’s a darn shame because the hard drive... -
Mother’s Day 2013: Charity Gifts
Posted on 15 March , 2013 | 2 CommentsOne of the best ways to express your minimalism is to give gifts that help others. With Mother’s Day coming up, you can plan to give a gift that keeps... -
Quote of the Month: Wayne Gretzky
Posted on 1 March , 2013 | 1 CommentYou miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky Called “The Great One” because he was the best hockey player in the world until he retired in...