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 July, 2012
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Beijing – Yonghegong Lama Temple
Posted on 31 July , 2012 | 2 CommentsI love temples. I just love them, so I can’t stay away from one if I see it on a map. This one is a temple that was lovingly restored... -
The Possibles, Impossibles and Not Possibles of Life
Posted on 30 July , 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever once said “That’s impossible!” in your life? I have. Many times, and I even do it to this day, still not having learned from my mistakes (although... -
When Life Seems So Simple
Posted on 27 July , 2012 | 2 CommentsIt’s funny how life is sometimes. Like so many of you, life sometimes feel like it’s a big swirl with so many things happening, dates and appointments to remember, never... -
Europe 2011: Roundup of Trip
Posted on 25 July , 2012 | No CommentsI went to Europe twice in 2011. The first time it was to Portugal and Spain. The second time, it was to Paris, London, Stockholm, Vienna and Brussels. TRAVEL OVERVIEW... -
Beijing – Temple of Heaven
Posted on 24 July , 2012 | 3 CommentsWe got there SUPER EARLY for tourists (7 a.m.) because it was our last day in Beijing. Paid a very small admission to enter, and while nothing was open until... -
To date in China, do you need a house?
Posted on 23 July , 2012 | 4 CommentsNote: I am by no means trying to make any kind of social or political commentary here, but can you imagine choosing a mate just by whether or not he... -
Minimalism, Celebrating The Journey
Posted on 20 July , 2012 | 1 CommentMany goals or accomplishments are celebrated at the end. I remember my prom, getting my first job, getting married and I’m sure that the day my kid steps into this... -
How much is too much? Is it ever enough?
Posted on 18 July , 2012 | 8 CommentsI’ve always wondered if there were rules concerning how many clothes or laptops were enough. To be fair, no one needs more than a couple of outfits a week and... -
Portugal – Inside and Outside a Home
Posted on 17 July , 2012 | 2 CommentsGot a couple of shots of two homes inside and out -
Time: Considering the Past, Living in the Present and Planning for the Future
Posted on 16 July , 2012 | 1 CommentI started thinking about the concept of time when I came across this quote by Soren Kierkegaard: Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. We... -
Cloud Options To Consider
Posted on 13 July , 2012 | 2 CommentsA couple of weeks ago, I went over the pros and cons of gradually moving a lot of your files, paper and data to a cloud hosted environment. I’ve been... -
E-Book Readers or Books: Which option is more eco-friendly?
Posted on 11 July , 2012 | 16 CommentsConsidering how much it must take to create one of these e-readers, it’s not such a crazy question. Well the folks at Slate have the answer: Think of an e-reader... -
Shanghai – People’s Square
Posted on 10 July , 2012 | No CommentsThis is the area and the actual People’s Square in Shanghai. Or at least, I think so. Reading the signs was difficult because it was all in Chinese.. They have... -
My Parents, the Hoarders
Posted on 9 July , 2012 | 16 CommentsJust a light-hearted hoarder story today. Enjoy! Have I ever mentioned that my parents are hoarders? Well, they are. Not as bad as the ones shown on TV, but having... -
Is Minimalism Contagious?
Posted on 6 July , 2012 | 12 CommentsSome movements in recent years have taken off for many different reasons but a big one of course are how powerful social media has become. That and in the rise...