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Signs of Ageing (+ Bonus Old Geezer Test)

I have an unusual perspective on ageing because I literally aged overnight. I had my first grey hair at 16 and started colouring my hair when I was 24. My mom never coloured her hair and was grey by 30,

Signs of Ageing (+ Bonus Old Geezer Test)

I have an unusual perspective on ageing because I literally aged overnight. I had my first grey hair at 16 and started colouring my hair when I was 24. My mom never coloured her hair and was grey by 30,

My Inner Child

Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although

My Inner Child

Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

Wardrobe Pare-Down

One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be

Wardrobe Pare-Down

One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be

Where I Blog

Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying

Where I Blog

Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying

Housework: Like or Loathe?

I like the feeling of a clean and orderly house: it makes my brain feel clean and orderly, too. And not just cleaning, but organizing and doing all the other tasks that beg to be done. I jump into some

Housework: Like or Loathe?

I like the feeling of a clean and orderly house: it makes my brain feel clean and orderly, too. And not just cleaning, but organizing and doing all the other tasks that beg to be done. I jump into some

Budgeting for the Blips

I am a personal finance junkie, but I have always left it to others to blog about. Today I thought I’d share my method of “cash flow budgeting” and see if I can compare techniques with you! Cash flow budgeting

Budgeting for the Blips

I am a personal finance junkie, but I have always left it to others to blog about. Today I thought I’d share my method of “cash flow budgeting” and see if I can compare techniques with you! Cash flow budgeting

Be Prepared?

This post was inspired by my ongoing contemplation of the Canadian Doomer’s Blog. Home safety is second nature to me because my dad worked as a safety officer. At my house, I have smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, and

Be Prepared?

This post was inspired by my ongoing contemplation of the Canadian Doomer’s Blog. Home safety is second nature to me because my dad worked as a safety officer. At my house, I have smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, and

What Kind of Reader Are You?

I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively

What Kind of Reader Are You?

I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively

A Creature of Habit, Part 1

As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up

A Creature of Habit, Part 1

As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up