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Like a “choose your own adventure” — but with naps and fewer dragons. Freedom Looks Like This A few weeks ago, I took a day off to look after my little one. They’d had their year-one vaccinations, and it had knocked them sideways — clingy, restless, warm little cheeks pressed to mine. It wasn’t glamorous. … Read more
Life isn’t a race or a checklist; it’s a collection of moments to savour. For a long time, I was stuck in a routine that made me feel like I was just rushing through life—waiting for weekends or holidays to finally “live.” But I’ve learned that living fully means showing up right now, in the … Read more
Why I stopped over-complicating everything — from money to weekends — and found calm in the quiet stuff That Time Occam’s Razor Made Me a Simplicity Nerd I didn’t set out to become someone who raves about the joy of index funds or who plans her weekends around leftover veggie lasagna. But somewhere during my … Read more
Getting Clear on What I Can Spend There’s something quietly reassuring about knowing exactly which part of your money is yours to enjoy without a hint of guilt. After sorting out rent, bills, groceries, and even a little savings and investments, having that clear slice of spending cash feels like a tiny peace treaty with … Read more
The Quiet Power of Net Worth There’s something oddly comforting about a Google Sheet. Mine isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have dropdowns or graphs or conditional formatting that turns cells red when things dip (thank God). But it’s been with me for years. Through the peaks, the valleys, and that strange middle part where everything just… … Read more
