This is my journey from zero to £100K. At my peak, I had invested around £57,000 before buying an apartment, which brought my balance back down to zero. Now, watch as I climb again—this time pushing past £100K
London in forty-degree weather is an entirely different beast. The city is simply not built for it. The brick houses act like storage heaters, the underground turns into a furnace, and the air physically hums with the oppressive weight of the sun. Trying to navigate life in that melting zone is exhausting. Our veranda takes … Read more
The weather finally broke this month, and the relief is palpable. We have officially crossed that highly anticipated threshold where you can leave the house without a coat and entirely survive the experience. Sitting down to write this First 100K log, I am sporting a slight, probably accidental, sunburn. Spring in the UK always feels … Read more
The UK weather has been playing a deeply confusing game lately. One minute you brace against a freezing drizzle that cuts through your bones. The next, the sun blazes with the intensity of mid-July. Sitting down to write this First 100K: March Update, I am still mildly overheating. My heavy winter coat is stubbornly refusing … Read more
The sky in the UK this month has been a permanent, unyielding shade of damp wool. It’s that specific February grey that feels less like a season and more like a personal affront to anyone trying to maintain a positive outlook. Inside the house, the battle for floor space continues with a quiet intensity. The … Read more
December always has its own tempo. A strange mix of soft lights, freezing winds, and the slightly dazed feeling of trying to do “normal life” while also navigating school closures, tinsel, and a steady stream of snack plates. This year felt gentler than usual, though — maybe because December didn’t ask for anything dramatic from … Read more
