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
Archive for May, 2012
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Glass Pavilion by Steve Hermann
Posted on 30 May , 2012 | 6 CommentsFor me, this is open concept at its best. I know a lot of you will be freaked out by the large windows wrapping around the place, but if you... -
Lisbon, Portugal – Part 1
Posted on 29 May , 2012 | 2 CommentsI like the laidback nature of Lisbon, and it is very pretty (you can see its counterpart in China, if you go to Macau, a ferry-ride away from Hong Kong).... -
All the things that aren’t so great about being so mobile
Posted on 28 May , 2012 | 4 CommentsIt all sounds so hip, sexy and fun to travel all the time and not be “stuck” to one spot for your job, but nothing is really quite perfect. There... -
Do You Carry Your Work Home?
Posted on 25 May , 2012 | 4 CommentsMinimalism is about many different things but one clear benefit that I think we could all agree on is the fact that it helps to free the mind. Having less... -
Brussels, Belgium
Posted on 22 May , 2012 | 4 CommentsBrussels was charming in that it had some pretty streets and they’re REALLY into comics here. I saw a ton of comic shops and I was amazed at how large... -
Packing suitcases: The Continuous Trial and Error Method
Posted on 21 May , 2012 | No CommentsHere’s something I do after every trip I take: At the end of your trip after you’ve packed all of your essentials, make a note of what you used and... -
Do You Own More Stuff Than A Year Ago?
Posted on 18 May , 2012 | 6 CommentsI’ve been into minimalism for a long time now. Writing about it though takes the concept to a whole new level though. Suddenly, I feel even more accountable. I’ve always... -
Beauty in Everyday Ordinary Objects up close and personal
Posted on 16 May , 2012 | No CommentsI really enjoyed this photo series of magnifying ordinary, everyday objects right up to the nitty gritty. I find it beautiful and interesting. Here are three of my favourites: You can... -
Shanghai – Shidan Day Market
Posted on 15 May , 2012 | 1 CommentWe had to really search for the area the market might be in. On the way, we saw a lot of interesting photos, and I couldn’t help but take a... -
Technology on the move: How to be mobile, minimalist & connected
Posted on 14 May , 2012 | 3 CommentsA little history As someone who has moved apartments at least once a year (sometimes two or three times in a year) for the past 8 years, on top of... -
A New Beginning
Posted on 11 May , 2012 | 30 CommentsMany of you have been reading this blog for months and sometimes even years. Maybe you also read or have been on FabulouslyBroke. If so, you might have seen that... -
Save as a WWF not a PDF and save a tree
Posted on 9 May , 2012 | 6 CommentsIn theory this is a fantastic idea. WWF formats are basically PDFs that cannot be printed. However in practice, I’d still prefer the option of being able to print my... -
Shanghai – Yuyuan Gardens
Posted on 8 May , 2012 | 2 CommentsWe went right to the exact station we needed, but then we were totally lost. Turns out, you have to turn RIGHT from the station at the intersection, walk through... -
If you think about it, we all act like millionaires
Posted on 7 May , 2012 | 4 CommentsAt the end of the day, we all do the same things: we eat, we do things, we sleep. Whether you have a modest salary or millions of dollars, we... -
I feel like a millionaire!
Posted on 4 May , 2012 | 5 CommentsIf I had millions of bucks, I’d keep doing what I’m doing. No change except maybe clearing my parents’ mortgage. I’d even keep my job and keep working, living the...