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Furnishing a Studio Apartment on a Budget
Sometimes I feel like a nomad and I don't even want to be one. I've moved in and out of so many apartments in my 20s that I'm still waiting for a place to call my home. Needless to say, I've gained...
View ArticleRecap of December 2012 Goals and Writing Gigs
Happy New Year!I'm a little behind in posting due to a flurry of side activities, including the big move to my new apartment on the 31st. I've been unpacking and trying to get all the details done...
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Affordable and Cute Dining Set for a Studio
If you're looking for an affordable and cute dining set for your studio apartment, I highly recommend the Granas Table and 2 Chairs from IKEA. You get all this for $99! I had to make 2 trips to IKEA...
View ArticleJanuary 2013 Goals
I've been feeling kind of burned out from always using my spare time for job searching, blogging and writing, etc. I want to laze around and watch TV shows for once! I just constantly feel like I...
View ArticleNew Blog for Rant Finance - Fashion $ense
Say hello to the newest blogger at Rant Finance - ME! I previously mentioned that I was able to obtain a couple freelance writing gigs to supplement my income as snowflakes for my debt. Rant Finance...
View ArticleMore Money, Less Problems
Today has been a good money day.- I got my W-2 for filing my taxes, along with a breakdown of my 2013 paycheck. Turns out, I was given a 10% raise! I think this wasn't performance-related and it's...
View ArticleBlogs Gone Bust, Snowflaking Rant, and Principled Spending
My writing days for Rant Finance are already over. In my previous post, I mentioned that I had a new blog called Fashion $ense. A few days ago, I received notice that Rant Finance was shutting down...
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatos
I was pleasantly surprised when the BF cooked these chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken was delicious! He "toiled" in the kitchen for over an hour. I just...
View ArticleAll I Got for January was a Zara Hairband
I've been good this month! All I got for January was a Zara hairband during the sale. Ok I also bought two photo frames and that used book. But in terms of shopping for fashion and beauty-related...
View ArticleRecap of January Goals and LRAP Update
I feel like I've been trapped in this whirlwind of activity and suddenly it's already February. Eeek! Let's see how I did with last month's goals.1. Use Clarisonic in the morning. FAILUmm, I charged...
View ArticleJanuary Snowflakes and Unexpected Expenses
The snowflakes keep on coming! January's total snowflakes were on the low side, but I expect larger snowflakes for February. Work Reimbursements - $13Insurance Premium Reimbursement - $19.67eBay Sale...
View ArticleThe Legal Obligation to Pay Back Your Loans
Recently for work, I attended a 341(a) meeting at Bankruptcy Court. Basically, after a debtor files a petition for bankruptcy, the trustee holds a meeting where he/she asks questions pertaining to...
View Article2013 First Quarter Goals (1Q)
February is the shortest month of the year. It's probably psychological, but I like how I spend less in February due to the lack of a few extra days. Anyway, I'm starting to run out of ideas for...
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Chipotle Chili
I had almost an entire can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce left over from cooking another dinner. So what better use for these ingrediants than in a batch of delicious chili? Here's my twist on the...
View ArticleStatus Update: Law School Debt Now Under 100k
I'm very excited to announce that my total law school debt is now under $100,000.When I first posted in the beginning of October, I owed $102,408.62. I started repaying my federal Stafford loan in...
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Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
This past weekend, I made healthy chicken enchiladas using a recipe from a blogger. It was a yummy and filling dinner! If you're interested in the recipe, please check out Honeybee's Healthy Shredded...
View ArticleFebruary Snowflakes and Traditional IRA
I got some big, fat snowflakes for February! It's all going into my savings for now.Work Reimbursement - $16.70eBay Sale - $67.66eBates Check - $109.20TOTAL - $193.07 I still have to get paid for the...
View ArticleFreelance Writing and Condo Hunting
So I haven't been as good lately about blogging on here. I've actually been kept busy with that freelance writing gig, which is pure drudgery, but it's extra income (snowflakes!). The BF was able to...
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Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo
We had some leftover chicken breasts from the Shredded Chicken Enchiladas, which were perfect for this Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo recipe. It's become one of the BF's favorites! I had tried...
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Mini Target Haul and Glamour Gratis
Target March Mini-Haul by glamour-gratisIt's been a long time since I posted about any shopping. Doesn't mean that I haven't been shopping, unfortunately. But I just wanted to share my recent mini...
View ArticleMarch Snowflakes and Tax Refund
I can't believe that it's already April. What is going on with 2013???So it snowed in March, both physically and financially. [ minus Paypal fees ]eBay Sales - $144.85Freelance Income - $32.91 TOTAL -...
View ArticleStatus of 2013 First Quarter Goals (1Q)
Time to see how I did with 1Q goals and make new ones for the second quarter.1. Morning routine - use Clarisonic, put on make-up, jewelry and perfume. FAIL2. Go home add more items to eBay inventory...
View Article2nd Quarter (2Q) Goals
Time to set my 2Q goals.1. Dip below 95k for total balance of loans.I think this is totally doable, right now my loans is approximately 96k or 97k. 2. Clean out secondary Gmail inbox and get rid of...
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Spinach and Bacon Quiche
For brunch on Sunday, I decided to try my hand at a spinach and bacon quiche. This recipe, from Paula Deen, was delicious and surprisingly filling. Healthy spinach + crispy fatty bacon = success!...
View ArticleCondo News and Unexpected Windfall
So I wrote back in March that we were condo hunting. It's been official for awhile now, but yes we're buying a condo! We're set to close title in mid-June. I've been busy taking care of the legal...
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