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
Organize Archive
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How to deal with sentimental items you don’t want to let go
Posted on 27 August , 2012 | 4 CommentsEveryone has things that they can’t let go. Want to see one of mine? This huge, honking, child-sized teddy bear from Ikea that didn’t cost more than perhaps $20. I... -
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... -
Minimalism is great, but practicality and functionality always wins in the end
Posted on 26 September , 2011 | 10 CommentsI love having a huge desk to spread all my things out on while I’m working. Yeah, I’m a minimalist… but I am also one of those people that need... -
Priorities are not easy things to pin down
Posted on 8 July , 2011 | 21 Comments“I don’t know” We hear a lot of this these days when we ask what someone’s dream or ambition is. If you want something badly enough, you are going to... -
15 ways to Simplify your life
Posted on 22 December , 2010 | 24 Comments1. Just say No. — You cannot be Superwoman or Superman. It’s just impossible. 2. Create a meal plan for the week. — I cook once & eat the same... -
The Quick Clean: Tidy up your work area in a flash
Posted on 9 August , 2010 | 1 CommentEach of these items might take more than 5 minutes each, but doing one of them each day would make a big difference in removing clutter from your area. Remove... -
10 items to purge from your refrigerator
Posted on 6 August , 2010 | 11 CommentsOld, expired items — My parents are notorious for sour milk. Leftovers — I eat everything I make until it’s gone. Then I cook something new. Condiments you don’t use... -
Cut out Non-Value Added Tasks and Chores
Posted on 18 June , 2010 | 25 CommentsMaking the bed. I cannot think of a more useless activity to do each morning. Some people feel the need to make their bed each morning so that they have... -
6 Things to Get Rid of from your Closet Right Away
Posted on 11 June , 2010 | 11 CommentsDamaged or Dirty Items A permanent tomato stain on the sleeve of a lovely, expensive, white cashmere sweater are unforgivable. And frankly, you are probably never going to wear it... -
Remove your seasonal items to make more space
Posted on 26 May , 2010 | 4 CommentsIf you don’t have a closet of a movie star or celebrity, but a small, perhaps oddly shaped on, the best thing to do is remove your seasonal items. Store... -
Say “NO!” to over-structuring your life
Posted on 26 April , 2010 | 5 CommentsIt’s nice to be organized and to have structure in your life but it can be too much sometimes. For example, my crazy, neurotic cleaning schedule used to look like...