For me, the best part about being an adult is the freedom of choice to do whatever we want. Do I want to fly to Ecuador for a week’s vacation? Do I want to retire early? Do I want ice cream and donuts for dinner? While some of these may be good decisions (Yes, I’m going to Ecuador this […]
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Monthly Spending Report: April 2015
Wow. Where did April go? It seems like just yesterday I was posting March’s report. April went by super fast due to a number of activities I participated in, which lead to a LOT of expenses. This month was basically shot in only 2 weeks. However, I tightened my belt and it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Listed […]
I Don’t Want a New Car
Conversation with my gear head friend: Him: You make HOW much money per year?? Me: this much (hint: $$$). Him: OMG! I could have the sweetest car ever if I made that much! Why don’t you get rid of your old car and get a new one?? The simple answer is, I don’t need a new car. But, it really goes […]
My First Year: 12 Months of Savings
The paycheck I received this week marks a big milestone for me: My first full year of saving! Mid April last year was when I bumped up my 401k contribution to max it out (or so I thought). I started my first official “big girl” job in January, but gave myself until mid April to outfit my house and buy […]
Earth Day 2015
Happy Earth Day! It’s a great reminder to sit back and think about our impact on Mother Earth. You might think, I’m one person, what can I do that will have an impact? As one person, honestly, not a whole lot. BUT. When we all do a little bit, the impact multiplies into something amazing! In just a few short […]
Rant and Rave 1
I decided to do a series of posts called Rant and Rave, in which I rant about a few things, and then also rave about a few things. I know, it’s a really original title haha. RANT(S) Now that more and more of my friends have graduated from college and gotten “big people jobs”, I’ve started to see a disturbing trend pop up. […]
