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 June, 2012
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Making Your Life Simpler – Minimalism Through The Clouds
Posted on 29 June , 2012 | 13 CommentsAs part of my mission to end up with less stuff and to minimize the clutter in my life, I’ve also set myself on a mission to reduce the... -
Car, Public Transportation or Biking: A great visual by the Munich Transportation Department
Posted on 27 June , 2012 | 1 CommentCars on the left, bus in the middle and people on bikes on the right. A great visual to show just how much space cars can take up versus other... -
Hong Kong – Streets and People
Posted on 26 June , 2012 | 3 CommentsIt is no secret that Hong Kong was my favourite city. If only it wasn’t so polluted and humid! -
Super Compact and Small Living
Posted on 25 June , 2012 | 8 CommentsThere seems to be a little movement or trend towards super tiny spaces. For the record, I am not someone who would be happy living in 100 square feet or... -
How Much Time Do You Spend Sitting Per Day?
Posted on 22 June , 2012 | 8 CommentsI’m curious because with both my job and my 2nd job/hobby running these blogs you can imagine that I spend a fair amount of time. Add a little tv/movie time... -
Living Walls
Posted on 20 June , 2012 | No CommentsThis is something I’d love to do, given a wall. Growing beauty, and even food from what was previously unused vertical space, is a good thing. Via Re-Nest -
Beijing – Summer Palace
Posted on 19 June , 2012 | 2 CommentsA favourite Chinese pastime -
Minimalist Spices: What I use on a regular basis
Posted on 18 June , 2012 | 8 CommentsFor me, I used to have a HUGE spice rack filled with every spice imaginable. Did I use any of them except garlic and onion powder? Not really. These days,... -
Running To Clear My Mind
Posted on 15 June , 2012 | 5 CommentsI’ve discussed many of the physical items that I’m trying to get rid of or minimize in my life. Clearly, there are almost endless possibilities in that area, especially when... -
The Quick Overview of What to Wear and What to Pack When you Travel
Posted on 13 June , 2012 | 3 CommentsNever check anything in This is a rule I follow no matter where I travel to. Unless I am moving, I don’t check a single bag in. Everything is in... -
Tea vs. Coffee
Posted on 12 June , 2012 | 2 CommentsThis is a strange thing to post on a minimalist blog, but tea and coffee play a big role in our lives don’t they? I only drink loose leaf tea,... -
Portugal – General
Posted on 12 June , 2012 | 1 Comment -
10 Things I am Learning to live without
Posted on 11 June , 2012 | 12 Comments1) Monthly payments and leases for permanent assets Especially for a car, but also for a mortgage. I don’t think I’ll ever purchase a house, but I never say never.... -
Shopping For Baby Material
Posted on 8 June , 2012 | 10 CommentsWow, last Friday, i attended an incedibly interesting information conference regarding all of the different things that parents-to-be would likely be shopping for in anticipation of the arrival of their... -
Study those ingredient lists!
Posted on 6 June , 2012 | No CommentsIf you want to buy argan oil (which I love for my face), then make sure the ingredient list has 100% argan oil, rather than all these fillers with argan...