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
Stop Shopping Archive
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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... -
Cataloging my Clothing onto my iPod Touch
Posted on 18 April , 2012 | 15 CommentsAfter my 2010 shopping ban, I came up with the idea of cataloguing my clothing onto my iPod Touch for easy access. Before I started the process, I didn’t realize... -
Why do you buy?
Posted on 30 January , 2012 | 9 CommentsBefore minimalism and my debt, I bought for any of the following reasons: to impress others to feel important to fill a void in my life — a combination of... -
How your gifts are really valued
Posted on 12 December , 2011 | 3 CommentsDon’t get me wrong, I think gifts are great and people who give them are generous and kind. It’s just that as a minimalist, it can be hard to say... -
Your sense of self does not come from what you buy
Posted on 28 November , 2011 | 8 CommentsI thought in the past that I could find who I was by what I purchased. For example, I’d ask myself: If I bought this pair in red or brown,... -
How to stop wanting something
Posted on 2 August , 2010 | 11 CommentsThis is tricky business. To stop wanting something is to basically cut through that desire. I don’t believe it when people say it’s just a matter of discipline. Or mind... -
5 Lies you tell yourself that keep you spending
Posted on 24 May , 2010 | 11 CommentsThis was originally posted on Fabulously Broke in the City You only live once! The Situation: Money will always come and go. You only live once. Spend! The Solution: While... -
Celebrity Shopping Sprees: Anna Nicole Smith
Posted on 14 May , 2010 | 5 CommentsWhat a tragic life she led. Married to billionaire J. Howard Marshall she was a former Playboy Playmate who caught his attention. Just a mere year later in 1996, after... -
Celebrity Shopping Sprees: Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna
Posted on 12 May , 2010 | No CommentsSARAH JESSICA PARKER She’s known for being a down-to-earth star who’s careful with her money, but Sarah Jessica Parker has one serious weakness – shoes. ‘I have far too many... -
Celebrity Spending Sprees: Imelda Marcos and her infamous shoes
Posted on 7 May , 2010 | 17 CommentsImelda Marcos was the wife of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the 10th Philippine President of the Philippines. When the palace doors came loose on their hinges the amount of STUFF was... -
Celebrity Spending Sprees: Britney Spears & Victoria Beckham
Posted on 5 May , 2010 | 9 CommentsBRITNEY SPEARS The Princess of Pop has an estimated £100 million in the bank and she shops when she’s depressed. ‘I can be in the dump of dumpsters and go... -
Stop overshopping and take control
Posted on 17 February , 2010 | 8 CommentsOver shopping is over consumption. It is binging with your credit card, and it is out of control. I am not talking about deciding to pick up a laptop after... -
3 Strategies to Stop Shopping
Posted on 29 January , 2010 | 26 CommentsWait 3 days This is something I use often. When I see something I want, I force myself to put it back, and then I wait 72 hours. If I... -
3 Strategies to help you Stop Shopping
Posted on 7 December , 2009 | 6 CommentsIf keeping your home clutter free is not a good shopping strategy for you, read on for my top 3 strategies (tried, tested and true) that have helped me many... -
Minimalism is all about focus
Posted on 25 November , 2009 | 10 CommentsYou put your money where you gain the most value, instead of spreading it around and feeling unsatisfied as a whole. Instead of purchasing things that you think you need,...