Planning for the hazy “someday” of the future is tough. It’s like peering into the mists of a foggy morning. Shapes are indistinct and intimidating until you get close enough to recognize the giant shadow is an oak tree. I’m peering into the foggy future, but I can’t make out what those looming shapes are. People keep asking […]
Recap: Camp Mustache SE 2017
I’m not sure how many times I can say I’ve just come back from the Best. Weekend. Ever, but.….. once again.…. I JUST HAD THE BEST WEEKEND EVER. I started off the weekend early with a night in Chicago before I flew out Friday morning. Miss Mazuma graciously offered to let me crash on her couch for the night. […]
Housing Dilemma
Now that I have permanently moved to my new city, it’s time to start looking for a multi-family rental property to buy! I am determined to succeed this time after I failed to buy a property in my old city earlier in 2016. I love only paying $400 in rent to live in my friend’s basement, but I’d much rather have […]
Extreme Makeover: Fiery Millennials Edition
You might have noticed some changes around here. I’ve updated the look of the blog! I figured it was long past time to update the logo and look of the site. My friend is a graphic designer and was looking for some freelance work, so I thought it was a sign to refresh things around here. I am absolutely […]
Life After FI
I harbor a secret addiction to Broadway musicals. I mean, the entire reason I’m going to London in October is to see the Harry Potter play in West End. (It’s going to be awesome and no, I haven’t read the book yet. It’s been tough to resist so far!) Anyways, one of my favorite Broadway musicals is a little number […]
Dating in the FI World
Today’s post is a topic near and dear to my heart: dating. More specifically, dating while trying for Financial Independence. As a single 25-year-old female, the first question people ask after learning about my FI plans is usually something along the lines of “What happens when you get married and have kids?” My response is to simply shrug […]