We are almost midway through the month. Time really flies by when you are also trying to drag yourself through your exams and a ton of work. Still, I figured I wanted to check in and say hi. I won't be making a lot of updates, but money-wise, things are actually going well when it … Continue reading Uber Frugal Challenge status 1
FIRE Update 8: January
We're already well into January, and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. I am still keeping up, even if life is a bit overwhelming at the … Continue reading FIRE Update 8: January
Taking on the Uber Frugal Month Challenge
January is the prime time for setting new goals and try to better yourself. My goals haven't changed a lot over the last two years, but I do like a challenge. When I stumbled upon the Frugalwood's Uber Frugal Month Challenge, I was immediately interested. I am not a frivolous spender per say, but I … Continue reading Taking on the Uber Frugal Month Challenge
The Great Closet Clean-up: Results
So I did as promised: I emptied out my entire wardrobe and drawers and put all the clothes on my bed. Before I emptied everything, I thought this wouldn't take super long. I thought that those people on the Marie Kondo tidying-up show were way more extreme than me. Granted, I don't have several closets … Continue reading The Great Closet Clean-up: Results
FIRE Update 7: December
We're already well into December, and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. What happened this month? So, I almost skipped this update for two months straight. … Continue reading FIRE Update 7: December
The Great Closet Clean-up
So I haven't been that good with updates over the past month or two, and although I am mainly blogging for myself and my own accountability, then I've missed doing some sort writing that is not related to work or academia. It is still my plan to ramp it up some more, but for now, … Continue reading The Great Closet Clean-up
FIRE Update 6: September
We are at the end of September and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. What happened this month? While my blog activity is still put on … Continue reading FIRE Update 6: September
FIRE Update 5: August
We are at the end of August and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. What happened this month? I managed to get my passport covered by … Continue reading FIRE Update 5: August
FIRE Update 4: July
We are at the beginning of August and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. What happened this month? What a month. I came back to London, … Continue reading FIRE Update 4: July
FIRE Update 3: June
We are at the beginning of July and that means that the paycheck has rolled in, the investments are transferring and I have to look through my finances anyway. It is the perfect time to review my journey and just keep myself accountable. What happened this month? I've been vacationing in my home country for … Continue reading FIRE Update 3: June