January 2009

31Dec08

I realize this is a little early, but there is no way I’m logging in tomorrow, so no sense in waiting around until the 2nd, right?
Rarely do I make new years resolutions, but this year, I’m feeling motivated, and goal oriented. If that isn’t a good start to 2009, I don’t know what is. 
2008 [...]

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December Recap

30Dec08

I have most definitely been MIA. First it was a couple of sick days, then work cancellation due to snow in Seattle, then the holidays, then the GRE…and now, I’m back. Finally. It almost feels good to be back at work. My inbox is overflowing and I sort of feel like I had a real [...]

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Soup Series 4: Tortilla Soup

17Dec08

I’ve managed to catch some sort of cold/flu that has been going around, and soup is just about all I feel like eating right now. Not to mention that it has been snowing in Seattle, which means its abnormally cold out there for those of us accustomed to mild west coast weather. 
Once upon a time, [...]

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Frugal Furniture

17Dec08

Yesterday was a bit tumultuous. 
The good news is: I finally found us a couch. 
We have officially been in our new place and couchless for a month now. Something about the lack of couch in our beige beige beige condo living room was very unsettling to me. We’ve been searching eco couch stores (awesome, but too [...]

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Save Money: Give a Goat

15Dec08

When I was younger, Christmas was about making gingerbread houses, wishing for snow, opening mounds of presents and yeah, actually going to church. 
As the years passed, we resisted the religious aspect, and we grew older and it wasn’t so much about toys but more about spending time together, and thoughtfully opening our presents; one at [...]

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Checking in already…

10Dec08

I know I’m only a few days into December, but what better way to stay on track with my goals than to constantly check up on myself, right?
Things have settled down a bit after last week. Class is over and I feel like I have a little more room to breathe. If the cuts do [...]

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Okay: Deep Breath

05Dec08

I’ve been a little absent this week. Mostly due to a busy work week, partly due to my last day of class being Wednesday (Whee!) and a little bit because I’ve been too terrified for blogging. 
I was on the bus headed home to my new apartment and it was rainy and dreary out and all [...]

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Soup Series 3: Black Beans and Spinach

02Dec08

This one is a gem. Its more of a stew than a soup – but I have yet to find a black bean soup that I really love. I like to use dried black beans for this, as they really contribute something lovely to the texture. This takes a little more planning – but if [...]

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Oh. My. God.

01Dec08

Its December.
How did it get to be December? Did this catch anyone else off guard? 
You may or may not remember, but November was an absolute mess. I ditched my goals and my budget halfway through the month. I paid rent on the 1st, then again on the 15th, and once more on the 28th! Sure, this [...]

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