I meant to write this post about goals and plans for the new year at the beginning of the month, but that clearly turned out well. In my defense, I’ve been swamped with new home/new business stuff.
Continue reading “So…I Guess It’s 2020 Now?”Buying a House: A Rookie’s Perspective
Well, you all know that I plan on moving. I’ve wanted to for a while, but now it’s happening. Soon. I wanted to write an update on my thought process, choosing a city, and next steps (like thinking about buying a house). Because things are happening quick. Which is both exciting and terrifying!
Continue reading “Buying a House: A Rookie’s Perspective”The Finances of Pet Ownership
Having pets is an important quality of life factor for me, and even though my pets aren’t the best financial decision, they are 100% an awesome life decision. They contribute to my mental health. StarDog forces me to get outside and stay active. SunCat makes an excellent neck warmer at night when I keep my heat low. StarCat is a constant source of amusement because he always looks shocked. They are wonderful.
Continue reading “The Finances of Pet Ownership”Weekly Update: Family Time
This weekly update is going to be super short because I’m currently with family celebrating my mom’s birthday. It’s great to be with loved ones, and I’m even more glad that I was able to surprise her for the weekend!
And StarDog is thrilled to be staying with the pet sitter. He views it as his own extended sleepover, and he always has a ball. She doesn’t have cats, so he gets to sleep in the bed there…
Weekly Gratitude
Like I mentioned last week, this will be a weekly section on what I’m grateful for every day. I’m hoping that by documenting these, it will remind me to be more mindful about the good things in my life.
- Monday: Sold something on Poshmark! It’s been awhile…and I’m grateful to get something else out of my apartment. And…money.
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The handsomest kitty. Tuesday: StarCat had a relatively painless annual checkup at the vet, and everyone there could not get over how handsome he was!
- Wednesday: I heard back from a super awesome company that I really want to work for, and we’re going to do a preliminary phone interview next week. Fingers crossed!
- Thursday: I finished the second case interview in the first round of one of my job applications. Glad that’s over…
- Friday: I managed to get a business lunch scheduled at my favorite ramen restaurant. And I’m always grateful for delicious free food! We event got bubble tea afterwards.
- Saturday: Spending time with family! My flights were pretty painless (despite a 6am departure), and my mom didn’t suspect a thing, so she was shocked. That’s something worth celebrating because she’s pretty sharp, and I was sure she’d guess.
- Sunday: Well, this is technically taking place in the future since this post goes live before dinner, but I’m taking my mom to her (and my) favorite steakhouse. I’m grateful for good food and people that I love. And dessert. I’m always grateful for dessert.
Whatever you’re doing this weekend, I hope it brings you joy. I’d love to hear about your plans, and what you’re grateful for this week—write me a comment below!
Why I Have Pet Insurance
Pets have always been a non-negotiable part of my life. SunCat has been my best friend since I was 12, and I never want finances to get in the way of my ability to make the best decision for her. That being said, it wasn’t until after adopting StarCat that I decided to buy pet insurance, and I don’t regret that purchase one bit. Continue reading “Why I Have Pet Insurance”