I might have mentioned this before, so bear with me if that’s the case. When I was growing up, Girl Scouts was a huge chunk of my life. Much of who I am today can be directly traced back to a troop meeting, campouts, a week at camp or my one glorious summer as camp staff. When I was a junior in […]
Go Second, First
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 […]