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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Choose to stop being a slave
Posted on 29 October , 2012 | 1 CommentMany people talk about being a slave to any of the following: debt money your job cigarettes coffee image and status car house Some are even proud to admit it!... -
Do You Use Reward Programs?
Posted on 26 October , 2012 | 7 CommentsIn the past year, I moved into a new place and had my first kid. I live in a residential place but near my place there is one pharmacy (which... -
3 Simple Tips for De-Cluttering Your Home
Posted on 24 October , 2012 | 1 CommentI’ve been quite happy lately, going through my home and purging some of the possessions we’ve managed to gather in the five years that we’ve lived here. I dislike clutter... -
The Shaming and Judgment of Others’ Lifestyles and Choices
Posted on 22 October , 2012 | 8 CommentsWe as a society, have a problem with shaming others and not seeing the good in the actions others take. We shame others for even taking the smallest of steps... -
Why Is Air Travel So Often Complicated
Posted on 19 October , 2012 | 6 CommentsLast month, I had 2 quick trips planned. A big part of the reason why they were so quick is obviously because I have a 2 month old baby... -
How to Make Time for Meditation
Posted on 17 October , 2012 | No CommentsHi, this is Pete:) Today, I’m very happy to announce that we now have 3rd writer, Miranda who will be sharing her very unique perspective on minimalism, she is a... -
3 ways to change your life
Posted on 15 October , 2012 | 1 CommentFeel like you’re in a rut and you aren’t making any progress? Sometimes I get to the point where I think: Ugh. Same old same old. I feel like I... -
How Often Do You Check Your Email Every Day?
Posted on 12 October , 2012 | 9 CommentsAs I continue to work on simplifying my life and my mind, one clear challenge for me is disconnecting from my email. I have a smartphone paid by work and... -
Minimalist Storefronts
Posted on 10 October , 2012 | 3 CommentsWe all know about minimalism in general, especially for houses, but from my trip to Asia, here are some more interesting ways to be minimalist, even in your business.... -
Do you really relax on vacation?
Posted on 8 October , 2012 | 4 CommentsWhen you go on a vacation, do you really relax? For me, it depends. I obviously love to travel so I like to visit other countries where I’ve been to... -
How Has My Life Improved In The Last Year?
Posted on 5 October , 2012 | 4 CommentsToday, on my way to work, I started thinking about much things have chnaged in the past year. I’ve been incredibly fortunate and blessed. In the past year I’ve: -ran... -
Quote of the Month: Margaret Mead
Posted on 3 October , 2012 | No Comments“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead American Cultural Anthropologist -
What is a better life?
Posted on 1 October , 2012 | 2 CommentsWhat is a better life? Everyone wants a better life, but what exactly is a better life? For some, it’s just having accessibly clean water , for others it’s having enough... -
How Much Flexibility Do You Want & Need At Work?
Posted on 28 September , 2012 | 3 CommentsIt used to be a very simple path. Go to school, get a degree, find a job where you work from 9 to 5 or longer, every year. After proving... -
Trying to better understand my motivations for why I do what I do, and why I buy what I buy
Posted on 26 September , 2012 | 11 CommentsNote: This post is a mental exercise for myself, rather than giving tips or giving any kind of specific enlightening “ah hah” moments, if there ever were any to begin...