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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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... -
Why More Stuff Probably Won’t Make You Happy
Posted on 27 February , 2013 | No CommentsFor many of us, it’s common to connect stuff with happiness. It’s often seen as a status thing. The more stuff you have, the “cooler” you are — especially if... -
Being Replaced By Machines
Posted on 22 February , 2013 | No CommentsA few decades ago, many thought that in the year 2000, the world would be ran by machines and robots. Is it me or does it feel even though things... -
Is Giving Away The Solution To Many Of Our Problems?
Posted on 15 February , 2013 | 3 CommentsI love this quote. Truly love it. I just feel like it’s so easy to get caught up in this world where we never have enough. How could I give... -
That One Habit I Struggle To Get Rid Of
Posted on 8 February , 2013 | 5 CommentsLately, I’ve talked a lot about the success I’ve had in getting into new habits such as “flossing my teeth”, doing more exercise, running more, etc. Using the “Lift” iPhone... -
Me, Myself and… Sports!
Posted on 1 February , 2013 | 2 CommentsIn the late months, I’ve seen quite a few people getting back in shape. Whether they did it to lose weight or simply to feel healthier, I’m always impressed by... -
Quote of the Month: Aristotle
Posted on 1 February , 2013 | No Comments“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it” —Aristotle -
Do You Love Your Job?
Posted on 25 January , 2013 | 7 CommentsI remember growing up, going to school, hoping to one day become a fireman. It lasted for a while and I then moved on to bigger dreams; policeman:) I guess... -
Wedding Planning: Keep It Simple
Posted on 19 January , 2013 | 1 CommentBy almost any modern standard, I had a very simple wedding. It didn’t cost very much, and everything, from the decor to the dress I wore, was simple. It wasn’t... -
Giving Stuff Away
Posted on 18 January , 2013 | 4 CommentsIn my challenge to diminish the amount of stuff in my house, despite having a 5 month old, I’m often discussing with my wife as she is less inclined to... -
Quote of the Month: George Bernard Shaw
Posted on 7 January , 2013 | 2 Comments“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” - George Bernard Shaw Irish playwright and a co-founder of the London School of Economics