I think one of the signs that you’ve officially become an adult is that comfort and safety becoming more important than looking good. Or maybe it’s that embarrassment doesn’t enter the equation as frequently as it does when you’re a… Read More ›
Me, Me, Me
Me, observing, exploring, dating, getting in shape and thinking.
4.5 Months of Frugal Living: An Update
Early this year, I decided I wanted to pay of my debt, an idea motivated by none other than moneyvangelist Dave Ramsey. Although I am not particularly fond of the man, I have to admit his debt payoff plan inspired some… Read More ›
The Perils of Late Afternoon Coffee in Old Age
When I was young (29) I could drink coffee any time of day or night without suffering any consequences. Now that I’m old (30) this is no longer the case. If getting older is truly accompanied by increased wisdom, then… Read More ›
It’s a New Dawn, it’s a New Day, it’s a New Life for me…and I’m Feeling Good.
I’ve been working so much lately that I kind of forgot that life should be enjoyable as well as profitable. Also, winter tends to take me down a dark, frigid hole of existential dreariness. Dramatic sounding, I know, but then I’ve always… Read More ›
Observations from the Hustling Life: An Update
I’ve been hustling for almost three full months now and have made a few key observations during this time: I have a whole new admiration for stay-at-home parents. I do a lot of babysitting and while I do actually enjoy being… Read More ›
Chronicle of a Long and Exceptionally Unsuccessful Athletic Career
My mom signed me up for ballet when I was in kindergarten. I was one of those pink-loving, frilly dress-wearing, Barbie-playing girly-girls. I honestly believed that “Disney princess” was an acceptable and noble career aspiration (Snow White seemed like the… Read More ›
Hustle, Hustlin’ Hustlin’…Everyday I’m Hustlin’
I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve stumbled upon personal finance inspiration through born-again/salesman Dave Ramsey. Embarrassed because I can’t help feeling that Dave Ramsey is the Dr. Phil of finance and he’s just one of those overly suave politician-used-car salesman… Read More ›
Put your Makeup on, Get Your Nails Done, Curl Your Hair
In the past, my makeup routine has consisted mostly of wearing pharmacy quality eyeliner about once a month. On extra special occasions, I apply lipstick from one of those tiny gift-bag giveaway lipstick tubes that department stores give people when… Read More ›
The Ben Franklin Approach Part II
A few months ago I started making a few small changes in my life.. Whenever I set goals, they usually revolve around losing a bunch of weight and life subsequently becoming fantastic. However, a few months in I end up… Read More ›
The Ben Franklin Approach
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I’ve had some…struggles with fitness. I get motivated, then unmotivated, lose five pounds, gain ten pounds, commit to exercise…and then commit to Netflix. I have pure intentions, but it’s the… Read More ›
S.A.D
I got back from Arizona on Monday and soon after plunged into the darkness that is S.A.D. OK, I don’t know if I actually believe in S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder) and maybe I’m being just a little dramatic, but I… Read More ›
Step Back and Repulse the Monkey
I’ve always been intrigued by Tai-Chi. I saw it being practiced for the first time at a park in Beijing by a group of mostly octogenarian men and I found it very beautiful and graceful. And it looked so easy…slow… Read More ›
Not Your Average Grandma
My grandmother is visiting the U.S for the first time in 17 years for my sister’s wedding. My grandmother is no wilting flower and has plenty of opinions. All those out there with a foreign grandma will probably know exactly… Read More ›
I Think my Roommate’s Cat Hates me and I Need a Vacuum.
My five glorious days of solitude are sadly coming to an end as my roommate is coming back from her pirate convention tomorrow, but it was nice while it lasted. I did a lot of stuff and learned a lot of… Read More ›
Amateur Squatter.
I think Bill is on to me. And by on to me, I mean he’s realized that I’m not strong, self-motivated or a power-through-er, at least not at the gym. He was still positive and polite during our last session, but… Read More ›
Celebrating Good Times Solo Style
So I think I’ve finally emerged from my metaphorical Kingdom of Gloom and Doom. This was greatly helped by the fact that my roommate is out of town for the next FIVE DAYS for a pirate convention (she’s into tall ships)… Read More ›
My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Two Weeks
I’m experiencing what you might call a 1/3 life crisis. Others might call it a pity party. I think this particular crisis was precipitated by a chain of small but unlucky events as well as the fact that I’m going… Read More ›
I Have Good Symmetry, It Just Needs to be Reduced
After I was dumped by my first trainer, I went on a two-week fitness hiatus during which things really went downhill fast (fitness wise). I’m pretty sure I lost the muscle I grew and I’m starting from zero again, but at I… Read More ›
From Boyaca to Bogota to Warren to D.C
Last Saturday was my sister’s bridal shower and my aunt brought some old-timey photos to share with the family. A while back, I posted some pictures of my maternal grandparents in 1950s and 60s Bogotá. Well today I thought I’d share… Read More ›
I think I’ve Been Dumped :/
I think I’ve been dumped. First he didn’t show up. Then he texted me at 3:30am to say he “got in late” and wouldn’t be able to meet up with me the next day. Then he said he’d call to… Read More ›
My (Former) Nomad Life 