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
Latest Headlines
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Getting Better At Forming Habits
Posted on 4 January , 2013 | No CommentsA few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had recently started using the iPhone Lift application. I hope you won’t mind me talking about it some more. The other day,... -
Bring Minimalism to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on 2 January , 2013 | No CommentsOne of the best things you can do for yourself as this new year begins is to bring minimalism to your New Year’s Resolutions. Too often, we create a long... -
How to make art out of food
Posted on 31 December , 2012 | No CommentsI’ve always been fascinated with food as art. I am not talking just about a beautifully presented plate where the radishes are carved into little fairies, but when artists look... -
Being Parent: How to do things on the Cheap
Posted on 28 December , 2012 | No CommentsAs a quite new parent, every reunion of our lives is taken to a different level. A birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and so on brings some sense of responsibility. I... -
3 Tips for Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation
Posted on 26 December , 2012 | 1 CommentOne of the most difficult things about seeing an increase in income, or paying off your debt, is avoiding the lifestyle inflation that comes with it. When your income has... -
‘Want versus need’ in a single image
Posted on 24 December , 2012 | 1 CommentHow true it is… except I know I keep things that I want, not need so for me, this is just a good reminder of limiting those wants to... -
Minimalism through Priorities: Pressure of Being Perfect
Posted on 21 December , 2012 | 1 CommentWhat if one of the first steps to minimalism was to get “zen” in our priorities? I feel everybody around me – me included – is running here and there.... -
Importance of Travel Insurance
Posted on 20 December , 2012 | No CommentsI’ve talked a few times about different trips that I’ve made and there is no doubt that I personally think that travel is the best thing to experience. As a... -
Losing Control: Christmastime and Buying More Stuff
Posted on 19 December , 2012 | 4 CommentsI have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. On the one hand, I love winter. I love the snow, and I love the warmth inside. Our relatively modest decorations add a... -
Jonesing after a status symbol
Posted on 17 December , 2012 | 2 CommentsIt is one thing to love a brand name bag because of the history of the company, the shape, the colour, the richness of the leather and the sheer beauty... -
A Memorable Trip To Russia
Posted on 14 December , 2012 | 1 CommentToday I wanted to post a few more photos from a trip I did last January when my wife and I went to Russia and Spain. Why would I visit... -
What are You Teaching Your Kids about Life?
Posted on 12 December , 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s a little easier to live a low-key lifestyle when you are single, or if it’s just you and a like-minded partner. When you have kids, things can get a... -
Quote of the Month: Unknown
Posted on 10 December , 2012 | 3 Comments“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes... -
Do You Use “To Do” Lists?
Posted on 7 December , 2012 | 3 CommentsAfter finally upgrading to an iPhone, I’m now trying to discover the interesting apps. One that I installed a few days ago is “lift”. It’s a very simple one. You... -
What Do You Believe?
Posted on 5 December , 2012 | 1 CommentOne of the most important things you can do for yourself is figure out what, exactly, you believe. This isn’t just about your religious/spiritual leanings, or your idea of what...