I have officially reached the breaking point. I took the wrong highway exit coming home from catering at 11:00pm a few nights ago, and I burst into tears. I was so exhausted, so upset at my life, so completely done with everything, that I just cried it out on the frontage roads. I got back to […]
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Side Hustle Bonanza, And the Busiest Month of the Year
March is my busiest time of the year every year, but this year is really going to take the cake. I’ll be side hustling like crazy throughout the month! March is the month of the South by Southwest music and film festival. My catering company works over time for three weeks. It’s a chance to earn […]
Guest Post: Research Study Side Hustle
I’m happy to announce a guest post today! I reached out to Sarah from The Yachtless to ask about one of her favorite side hustles: research study participant. I’m a huge fan of side hustles, having had no less than seven jobs last year. Research study participant is not one I’ve ever done though! Sarah […]
Why I’m Working Thanksgiving Day
What is going on in this photo? Happy almost Thanksgiving! It’s a weird holiday but I do appreciate the time off. For me that time off is today and then Friday-Sunday. Thanksgiving Day is going to be an eight hour catering shift for me. Here’s the kicker: I’m thrilled about it.
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 […]
Seize The Chance To Make Extra Money
Sitting in to get the lighting right Well, well well. Look who’s back. I know you thought I’d abandoned you but I didn’t, I promise. Last week was a crazy one for me and I just didn’t have the energy to sit down and get out any good posts for y’all. Let me fix that today. […]
Using ‘Found’ Money for Your Fun Spending
Sometimes, when you have budgeted your primary income and have allocated your side hustle towards your financial priority (be it debt, savings, or a big purchase), you find that you have nothing for that cup of coffee or those cute new flats. You wish you had an extra $20 just for some fun spending. I know […]