If you ever feel like money controls you, instead of the other way around, I highly recommend using this web site to help you organize your finances:
www.mint.com

I'm finally recognizing that paying attention to money does not mean I'm superficial. It means I won't let it conquer me and rule my life.
I'm done with waiting around for things to just ( Read more... )

I savour the simple things these days ( Read more... )

I'm feeling so good these days. It's been a long time since I've had a daily positive outlook. Now it seems to be my normal state of mind again ( Read more... )

What a whirlwind it’s been lately (and continues to be).

I had a series of really promising interviews with a foundation that distributes government money for health research. It ended up being a choice between me and one other candidate. The other candidate got the job! *Sigh* I really wanted it. It’s actually the first time ever that I didn’t get ( Read more... )

I don't normally do New Year's resolutions, but I've decided to do one. I would have made this decision anyway, but the timing just happens to be that it's December 31st today when I came to this decision:

I'm going to make a better effort to inquire about other people's happiness and wellbeing.
It seems like a simple little thing -- y'know...just ( Read more... )

This weekend things have finally been coming together again. It has been over 2 years since I have felt any kind of stability and calm in my life. It was definitely the big tax refund cheque that I got in the mail that really solidified the positivity that I've been developing over the past few months ( Read more... )

I noticed this recently when I went into one of the ueber-stylish coffee shops in my new 'hood last week ( Read more... )

Today I would just like to send a shout out to cows for cream cheese and yogurt.
Thank you ladies! They're awesome!

2 random things to get off my chest today:

1)
"Paul" the Octopus Oracle is so awesome! Octopi are already among my favourite animals. There has always been one at the Vancouver Aquarium. Somehow you can just feel when you look at them that they are deeply intelligent in ways we don't even understand. And then I read about how they can open jars and ( Read more... )

I suppose it’s time for another update! I do continue to update my baby blog, and honestly there is little else occupying my time besides our rapidly-growing little dude. So if you want baby news, check it oot!

Although he has taken over our lives 110%, Liam is extremely awesome and I love every moment we have with him. I totally adore being a mom ( Read more... )