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
Minimalism Archive
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Does Tipping Make Life More Complicated?
Posted on 19 July , 2013 | 6 CommentsTweet I don’t know about you but personally, knowing when and how much to tip often gives me headaches. When I go to a restaurant in my own city, I know what is common and generally give 15-20% depending on the quality of the service, […] -
Why are You Having Trouble Letting Go of Your Stuff?
Posted on 17 July , 2013 | 7 CommentsTweet Sometimes, when we talk about de-cluttering, and getting rid of stuff, we make it sound so easy. Just sell it, give it away, or donate it, right? Unfortunately, many of us have attachments to our stuff, and those attachments hold us back. If you […] -
My Bucket List
Posted on 12 July , 2013 | 4 CommentsTweet Do you have your own bucket list? That list of things you’d love to do, experience or have in your lifetime? I’ve often heard about such lists in movies or even heard of a few friends who built one but I never did the […] -
Do You Believe The 10,000 Hour Rule?
Posted on 5 July , 2013 | 10 CommentsTweet Have you ever read the book “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell? He has been one of the more vocal voices of this rule. What is it? I do recommend that you take a look at the book (it is excellent) but the theory basically says […] -
Moving? A Great Excuse to Get Rid of Stuff
Posted on 3 July , 2013 | 7 CommentsTweet My family might be moving soon. My husband has been applying for full-time professor gigs, since he’s kind of tired of the whole adjunct thing. We don’t know if he’ll get anything right away, but it’s fairly safe to say that we could move […]