There’s something strangely comforting about eating three bowls of instant ramen in one day. I can’t quite explain it—maybe it’s the pull of carbs on a gloomy head-cold afternoon, or perhaps the thrill of little indulgences that evolve slowly over time. Today, I started with the spicy chilli ramen that clears your sinuses and makes … Read more
First 100K: Climbing Away – August Update August brought a baby-free weekend (more dates, fewer negotiations about bedtime), with the small human safely in the care of Granny and Grandpa. It reminded me why I’m chasing my First 100K in the first place: freedom. Turns out that “time off” as a parent is a lot … Read more
How Calculating Your Real Hourly Wage Changed My View on Money There was this job I had—probably my worst ever. It was the kind of role that drained you not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and yes, financially too. I clocked in, slogged through the day, and then needed hours—sometimes days—to decompress. When I finally … Read more
OPPS this Calculator is currently Broken How Long Until You Can Ditch Your Job? Welcome to the FIRE Calculator — your no-BS tool to figure out how many years stand between you and financial freedom. Plug in your numbers, and we’ll show you when you can confidently say: “I’m out!” to the 9-to-5 grind. No … Read more
Finding the Sweet Spot: The Barista FIRE Lifestyle There’s a delicious middle ground between full financial independence and the 9–5 grind — and it smells faintly of oat milk and toasted paninis. Welcome to Barista FIRE. This isn’t about latte art (though if you want to learn, live your dreams). It’s about reaching a point … Read more
