I have a number of insightful conversations with friends about pretty much every facet of Financial Independence fairly regularly. I love these conversations because they make me stop and think about why I do things the way I do. I hope that my posts also make you stop and go hmmmm………….. at least once in a while 🙂 My friend […]
Meet Me in St. Louis
No time to bury the lede — I’m moving to St. Louis! Reactions from friends and family have varied when I tell them I got a new job and am moving yet again. Anonymous family member: “Good grief! Another job change? You haven’t been at this one for 6 months! .…whichever, I wish the best for you” Friend #1: “No […]
It’s Ok to Change Your Mind
I’ve noticed a common theme in conversations with friends the last few months. These friends have made big, bold decisions.…… and are now questioning if that’s what they really want/if they’re happy/if that’s the best path forward for them. To my friends, I say it’s ok to change your mind. I’ll say it again for my friends […]
A Weekend of Yes
I met a pretty cool guy at a ChooseFI LA meetup a few years ago. His name is Joel and he is one of the most upbeat, happy go lucky people I’ve ever met. I’ve gotten to know him better over the last few years and am pretty happy to call him a friend. He’s so awesome, his is […]
The Best Places to Source Used Stuff
Now that I Have A Place Of My Very Own (yes that was absolutely necessary), I have discovered I’m missing some household essentials. The stuff I didn’t have ran the gamut from kitchen utensils to furniture to cleaning supplies. Is it possible to have a place of your own without an ice cream scoop and pizza pan? Absolutely. Do I want […]
New Place, New Me.…… Nah
I recently moved into an apartment of my own. The last time this happened was 4.5 years ago! I’ve had roommates on and off through the years. My first two years of college I had a roommate. I had many roommates when I was in the Air Force (59 other women for 2 months!). The first place I lived after college […]