It has been a while since I last did a Life Update, so I thought I’d do another one. I’ll be honest, I feel that lately, I’ve lost my motivation for life, my enthusiasm for the everyday and the world seems to have lost its shine. I think I’d be quite happy to hibernate…
Archives for 2015
The Weekend Edition #31
This past week has gone so quickly! Work has been incredibly busy this week and long days there mean that the evenings seem to fly by, and before you know it, it’s another day at work. We’re at my parents this weekend which is lovely. We haven’t done very much but it’s just nice to…
Foodie Friday: Cheeseboard with grapes.
One of my favourite things to eat as a meal is cheese. Macaroni cheese, melted cheese on a pizza, cheese fondue or a simple toasted cheese sandwich will do me just fine. But, one of the most simple suppers to have which definitely wins on taste is a cheeseboard with grapes. Now, different people will…
What Motivates You?
I was having a conversation with someone at work recently about work in general and future plans. We were talking about where we’d like to be in 5 years time and what it might take to get there. I love having these types of conversations as it’s a topic that tends to get people more enthusiastic,…
February Aims
Hello February! A new month, full of hope and adventure. February is a shorter month, which always seems to fly by, but there’s still plenty to do. We’ve got a couple of nights away booked in the middle of the month which will be nice. I’m also hoping to do some decorating as I want to…
January 2015: A Month In Review
Well, January is over! What a month it has been with many ups and downs, but we’re through the other side. We’ve had very mixed weather, with bits of snow in the last week so it has felt a bit like we’ve been hibernating; staying in on an cold evening when we’re cosy and warm…
Living The Simple Life: Things That Make Me Smile.
As we continue down the path to a more simple life, there are many times where it can feel more difficult and sometimes it can even feel like we’re making the wrong choice in terms of lifestyle. In some ways, following the more obvious path would be the easier option, to follow the crowds and…
5 Things We Never Scrimp On.
As a naturally frugal person, I suspect that most people would assume that we don’t spend a lot of money on anything. That we scrimp and save every penny for the longer term. And whilst that is true in some respects, some areas of life we barely spend anything at all, there are some categories…
The Weekend Edition #30
This week has been a little odd. I have been off work ill during the week – I felt really nauseous and dizzy, combined with an aching body, so spent two days mainly in bed. Sleeping it off did make me feel better, though I’ve been under the weather all week; I don’t think I’ve…
Money Confession: I Don’t Use Reward Credit Cards.
I read a lot of personal finance blogs and the majority of those, especially those based in the US, mention reward credit cards. Some of those blogs have posts dedicated to different cards, singing their praises and explaining just what rewards they get from these cards. But, a money confession from a PF blogger:…