Y’all, I barely even know where to begin. Life is insane. My world, and all of our worlds, have been tossed upside down in the last 30 days. People are falling ill with a new virus that no one has immunity to and dying in record numbers. Entire communities are under mandates to shelter in their houses. […]
This is 2020
I’m Gwen, and this is 2020. (this would probably work better if my name was actually Barbara, but I had to give it a shot!) Welcome to my post on all the goals for 2020! I’ve got big plans for the year and I’m excited to put them into action! .…. and since it’s now March, I’ve […]
Monthly Status Report: November 2019
Disclaimer: some links may be affiliate links. They help offset the cost of keeping this blog running! Why do I do a monthly status report? I find it best to do a monthly status report for a few reasons. It helps me evaluate how I did the previous month. Did I hit a target reduction in spending or did I go way over budget for […]
Review: Unagi Electric Scooter
Rating: Quick n dirty summary: This electric scooter will turn heads everywhere you go with its devilish good looks and smooth performance. Pros: Cons: Beautifully designed Can get uncomfortable with extended use Different settings for all levels of skill and use High cost upfront Compact form makes it easy to stow when not in use […]
Beware of the Compare
Hi all, I’m Financial Mechanic, and I write about tools that can help everyone in their pursuit of financial independence. I found Fiery Millennials when I first learned about FI as a concept and have enjoyed following Gwen’s escapades. I am continually impressed by her aplomb, and thank her for sharing my writing with you! This article delves into how […]
2019: The Year of Focus
To continue with my tradition of assigning a theme to each year, 2019 will be the Year of Focus. I really wanted to have my theme be consistency, but I realized I can’t be consistent without focus. I feel like a lack of both focus and consistency is why my 2018 didn’t work out the way I planned. Maybe my 2020 […]