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
Travel Archive
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Removing the mental roadblocks and constraints
Posted on 4 May , 2011 | 11 CommentsSomeone asked whether or not I had my life planned out for the next 20 years. The short answer is: Yes, I have a good idea of what I want... -
Thinking of birds…
Posted on 15 April , 2011 | 6 CommentsHave you ever felt like this? -
Home is where the heart is…
Posted on 8 April , 2011 | 8 CommentsDo you know the saying: We really live and believe it. We don’t feel any attachment to a city or apartment, because we are at home wherever we decide is... -
2011: Upcoming changes and I’m not working for the rest of the year
Posted on 12 March , 2011 | 50 CommentsI figured I might as well do a quick announcement to catch everyone up on what’s going to happen in my life. In short, I am not working for the... -
Using Packing Cubes to Stay Organized
Posted on 18 February , 2011 | 20 CommentsWhen I pack my suitcases, I am always annoyed when I want to wear a specific blouse (don’t judge) and I have to root through mounds of perfectly rolled, neatly... -
The First Move of 2011: Montreal, QC
Posted on 6 February , 2011 | 18 CommentsYep. I moved. Again. This time, returning to a city I had previously left – MONTREAL! Here for a short jaunt and then in about another month, I will be... -
Picture Heavy: What I am Packing for a Month-Long Trip To Asia
Posted on 17 January , 2011 | 77 CommentsWarning: Picture heavy. Also another note: I tend to map out what I want to bring, and then change my mind last minute as I decide. Even now, looking over... -
This is why I want to go back to New York City
Posted on 13 January , 2011 | 2 CommentsCredit Some day, some time. I’ll be back in the Big Apple to visit and take in all the sights and sounds. I really thrive on a city’s energy. The... -
I absolutely adore this traveling case
Posted on 4 November , 2010 | 12 CommentsI know it’s just a duffel bag on top of a suitcase but I find it very cool. It’s like a two-in-one It must be very heavy to carry however.... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Electronics & Other
Posted on 17 September , 2010 | 7 CommentsHOLY #$&@* THAT IS A LOT OF STUFF! All at once, it can seem like a lot, but it isn’t. It all fits into one carry-on, and one purse. I... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Toiletries, Makeup & Tools
Posted on 15 September , 2010 | 8 Comments3 things I keep in mind I keep a list of what I need and follow it each time I travel ….but I can always buy what I forgot to... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : What to pack for 3 weeks or more of travel (going overseas) in warmer weather
Posted on 13 September , 2010 | 9 CommentsI talked about packing for the weekend (being the girly girl that I am), and packing for a business trip without having items that are useless. But here is the... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : A Week-long Business Casual Trip
Posted on 10 September , 2010 | 4 CommentsMost business trips are about a week long. But if they aren’t, just cut back accordingly. For business travel, I don’t like to bring a lot of accessories. The reason... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Short Weekend-like Getaway
Posted on 8 September , 2010 | 11 CommentsWhen I last traveled to see my sister for the weekend, she was amazed to see that all I brought was a weekender bag. Sister: “Is that all you have... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : The Series
Posted on 6 September , 2010 | 2 CommentsAll of the following posts were originally posted on my other blog: Fabulously Broke in the City. I am re-posting it, because it’s a helpful series that I put a...