On May 10th, 2008, I experienced one of the best days of my life—I graduated from college. After 5.5 long years, I finally completed my degree and was brimming with excitement. I assumed a $50K per year job was just around the corner, but reality hit hard when it took …
Navigating the Peaks and Valleys of Modern Financial Technology
2020 was a tough year financially for many people. At the peak of the pandemic, a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education revealed that nearly nine out of ten Americans were stressed about their personal finances due to COVID-19. Because of this financial strain and the need for …
My Journey to Achieving Financial Freedom
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT? People often debate what it really means to be financially independent. Some think it means being so rich that you never have to work again. Personally, I don’t believe that. For me, financial independence means having enough money so my investments generate …
Adventures in Isolation: Day 3 on Coronado Island – Guatemala
Long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine time to get back into journaling and blogging with a friendly, first-person tone. Hopefully, this entertains both you and me. You might feel like you’ve missed a bit, and honestly, you probably have! But I’ll get you up to speed …
CORONADO ISLAND LOCKDOWN, DAY 27 – LIFE IN MILITARY HOUSING
When I moved to San Diego and married an active-duty military member, one of the biggest changes was moving onto a military base. My transition went from being a beach bum in the Guatemalan jungle to becoming a military wife living on base. We decided to move into an RV …
THRIVING IN THE WILD: PARALLELS TO NAVIGATING THE FINANCIAL JUNGLE
Over ten years ago, I took a wilderness survival training course. It was a unique opportunity that taught me much more than I had ever learned in school about self-confidence. From this course, I picked up essential skills such as lighting fires without matches or lighters, identifying edible plants from …
Day 41 of Quarantine on Coronado Island: A Life Hack
It’s been a while since I blogged, but I’m using this quarantine time to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but I’ll try to fill in the gaps as we go …
The Pros and Cons of Urban Living: Is the City Lifestyle for You?
I really love New York. Apart from Paris, it’s probably my favorite city in the world. My mom took me there to visit family when I was 15, and I guess you never forget your first love – well, New York was my first travel crush and it’s still special …
CORONADO QUARANTINE, DAY 55 – A MOMENT OF TURMOIL?
Long time no blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, keeping both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and honestly, you kind of have! But I’ll do my best to catch you up …
Navigating Day 63 of Coronado Quarantine: A Tapestry of Uncertainty
It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine period, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, hoping to keep both you and myself entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a few updates or even a whole season, but I’ll …