I recently had the terrifying experience that I am getting older. This is not to be confused with "I am old". I know that I am young and have a lot of life left to live (I haven't even hit the big 3-0 yet!). Neither I nor any of my 30+ year old friends are "old". We... Continue Reading →
I recently quit my job. My last day is in about 2 weeks. (I was incredibly generous and gave 90 days notice... so I guess I uh, quit my job a few months ago.) When I gave my notice, I did not have a solid follow up plan, and I had no money saved up.... Continue Reading →
Many times now I have sat at this computer, convincing myself that today will be the day. "Today will be the day I finally write a new post on my blog!" Primed and ready, I open my laptop, I start a new blank document, and I wait. I wait for something to come to me,... Continue Reading →
I recently went through my first experience of buying a house. (Yay me!) Many of my former high school classmates have done this task already. I know this because they seem to love posting the cliche photo of them in front of their new house holding a giant key or a “sold” sign. Don’t get... Continue Reading →
As you may have noticed, I haven't posted in a while. Why is that? Well, I bought a house! In fact, it's a duplex! So I have also inherited a tenant, and become a landlord. All while trying to move out of my rental. My closing date moved around, little issues kept coming up (Which have... Continue Reading →
I don’t know what my natural hair color is. When I was a wee child, I had adorable, blond hair. (As seen in the photo above where I am wearing a "Belle" gown.) As I aged, it became darker and darker. Then at one point I thought a perm was a good thing to have. And... Continue Reading →
I go back and forth a lot on where I’d like to live. I have always wanted to live in a big city. Maybe in an apartment above downtown; where I’d ditch the car and walk to everything I may need. Entertainment and restaurants on every corner. A different coffee shop on every street. I... Continue Reading →
My first ever snow run was in the books and my heart was set on a 4Runner. It was on this run that I learned about a local club in our area which my neighbor had helped to create. He had helped gather together a group of people who love their vehicles, and who love... Continue Reading →
Before I continue on where we left off, I do need to step back in time for a bit. At the end of my first winter in Oregon (if you consider "winter" to be a week of snow, and then nothing...) I went to the Portland Auto Show with a friend. (you know, the... Continue Reading →
I have nothing against a Chevy Impala but…. As I said in part one, I have always wanted an SUV. But a budget of 10k buys you an ‘07 Impala LTZ, or a run down probably-needs-as-many-repairs-as-my-Buick SUV. I know, I know, if I had searched for a deal long enough I likely could have found... Continue Reading →
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