I sometimes have to tell myself to slow down. I talk fast, I like to be moving and I hop from other thing to another quickly. I generate thoughts and want to act on them immediately. ‘I should do laundry soon’ flows into me standing up immediately and getting my clothes into the washer. ‘I want to […]
Going After Your Biggest Dream
It’s been a week of deep thoughts over here in the ATX. I’ve been spending a lot of time planning an upcoming trip to Big Bend National Park with some friends, thinking about 2016 and calculating my income for 2015. As y’all know, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in general lately. Lots of […]
My Perfect Work Day
For the last year and change I’ve been hustling and saving my butt off trying to create a better financial life for myself. As 2015 is coming to a close and I’m closing in on my goals for the year I’ve been able to pick my head up from the grind, take a look around and […]
No Spend October Was a Failure- And I’m OK With It
I love the beginning of a new month. It feels like I get a fresh start 12 times a year. I’m a goal setting kind of gal and I respond really well to timelines, i.e, ‘I want to lose 3 pounds in two weeks!’ or ‘I want to go the whole month without unnecessary spending!’ […]
I am Over My Lifestyle…But I Can’t Afford to Be
Whoa, it’s been a week since my last post. Sorry for the delay y’all! I’ve really been focusing on using my free time for true self-care activities. That means things like extra sleep, exercise, and listening to Adele’s ‘Hello’ on repeat. Blogging and reading my (very long) list of other people’s blogs didn’t make the […]
A Rainy Morning of Restoration
Today is a rare rainy day in Austin. It’s cloudy and overcast. The light is dim and the world is grey. Some people find this weather disheartening but it has the exact opposite effect on me. Since rain is so infrequent here I cherish these days when they come around. I feel restored by the […]
The ‘Debt Avalanche’ Method is Effing Amazing
A childhood friend of mine has been in town these past four days and it’s been wonderful to reconnect as adults. I’ve been in Austin for three years and have a great circle of friends here but this girl has known me since ballet class at age 6. It’s a different kind of relationship when […]
When You Feel Burned Out and Tired
I’m having a tough day today. I’m feeling overworked, underpaid, deeply stressed and tired. October has been a busy month and there’s no slowing down. I have a friend coming into town tonight for four days, two catering events today and tomorrow, a huge project to be completed by tomorrow for my nonprofit and an […]
I Took A Color Oracle Test and It Nailed My Feelings on Finance
I love personality quizzes. I love them! Whether it’s one telling me which Hogwarts House I’d be sorted into or which Disney princess I’m most like, I really enjoy seeing lists of traits I embody. Positive or negative, I just like to be able to put names and descriptions on the things I’m feeling. Of […]
One Week Into No Spend October
Well folks, we’re one week into no spend October. I’m not going to lie, things have been hectic so far. My bestie is in town, I’m catering multiple events each week and then there’s just life in general. Things are happening people!