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
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Hoarders
Posted on 24 October , 2011 | 23 CommentsDo you ever watch the show Hoarders? It is people who I feel are on the other side of extreme minimalism. They keep everything from empty bottles of shampoo to... -
Have drive-throughs killed our patience?
Posted on 21 October , 2011 | 12 CommentsWe have drive-throughs for any service that can be performed while you are sitting in your car, including BANKING (this makes no sense to me). It used to be a... -
Singapore – Clarke Quay
Posted on 20 October , 2011 | 3 CommentsClarke Quay was a very picturesque area. Lots of drinking and eating to be done here, although we didn’t do either. We just took photos and got bitten by mosquitos.... -
How minimalist you think you are is relative to others around you
Posted on 19 October , 2011 | 13 CommentsI was thinking about this the other day as I was looking around the hotel apartment: We really don’t have a lot of stuff, do we? Then I started thinking... -
Minimalist Wallet Series: Ani from Simple, Single Mom
Posted on 18 October , 2011 | 1 CommentWhat is in Ani’s Bag: I always bring my bag, my 4.5 year old loves to collect rocks, sticks and leaves when we go for a walk and they’re usually... -
Don’t let naysayers determine your life
Posted on 17 October , 2011 | 8 CommentsReasons why naysayers shouldn’t be listened to 100% of the time. Listen to their advice, extract the good, useful bits of advice disguised as negativity to help you on your... -
Aesop’s Fable: The Boy in the River
Posted on 14 October , 2011 | No CommentsA Boy bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He called out to a traveler, passing by, for help. The traveler, instead of holding out a helping... -
Macau – Centro (Downtown)
Posted on 13 October , 2011 | 2 CommentsLoved it. It was SO CUTE in Macau, I could scream. Of course, it was hotter and much more humid than in Hong Kong, but it was just so cool... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Sara of Life More Lived
Posted on 11 October , 2011 | 3 CommentsWHAT IS IN SARA’S WALLET Bag #1: Purse My purse, which I carry everywhere, contains: Wallet and its contents: Two debit cards License Library Card Insurance Cards (regular and dental)... -
Are you taking your job for granted?
Posted on 10 October , 2011 | 10 CommentsA good wake-up call for anyone who works, including myself is to make sure you aren’t taking what you have for granted. Here are some behaviours Psychology Today outlined: Tardiness... -
Bookcase Designs
Posted on 7 October , 2011 | 9 CommentsThere is something rather beautiful about bookcases. I am as enamoured with them as I am with closets. Gives a nice warm feeling to the room. Too bad they’re so... -
Shanghai – From the Can Opener (Sky View)
Posted on 6 October , 2011 | 2 CommentsI call it the Can Opener. Its real name (SWFC Observatory) is irrelevant to me, because it looks like a can opener and that’s what I’m ever going to call... -
Quote of the Month: Tyler Durden from “Fight Club”
Posted on 5 October , 2011 | 1 Comment“It’s only after you’ve lost everything that you’re free to do anything.” Tyler Durden, Fight Club -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Dr. Laura of Who is Laura?
Posted on 4 October , 2011 | No CommentsWHAT IS IN LAURA’S PURSE: My wallet is basically my purse. Here’s what I have inside: Driver’s License Grocery Discount Card Personal Debit Card Business Debit Card Envelopes with Cash... -
Everyday Minimalist Top Posts – September 2011
Posted on 3 October , 2011 | No CommentsSeptember 2011 Best Posts! Focusing on style: Mixing trends and styles 10 steps to get your wardrobe to where you want it to be Why do we buy to make...