Well, I’m officially settled into the new job. Loving it so far. Meaningful work, relatively low-stress, solid pay. I can’t complain! As of the end of September, I have a full month under my belt….
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August Expense Report
Just last month I moved across the country for a new job. This month, I got a different, slightly better job offer in an industry I am more passionate about, and I took that offer….
July Expense Report
I got a job! This month I got my shit together, and moved across the country. I was able to sneak in a week long camping trip with some old friends before starting my new…
June Expense Report
Another month of living at home. Helping around the house, and applying for jobs. Doing chores instead of paying rent. I’m a lucky person. Home/Rent – $0 Auto – $0 Transit/Travel – $0 Health/Wellness –…
May 2020 Expense Report
Well. I moved home, and have just about no expenses. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on my privileged and luck. Yes, I lost my job, but the government has stepped in and…
April 2020 Expense Report
I lost my job at the end of March. Luckily, I had a paycheck and a half trickle in during the month of April. Additionally, I received a $1200 ‘gift’ from the United States federal…
March 2020 Expense Report
March marks my last month paying way too much rent for a ‘luxury’ apartment. But again, gambling is the line item that is dominating these expense reports. Good news: I cashed out almost the entirety…
February 2020 Expense Report
Well, we slowed down from last month’s gambling recklessness, because many of the presidential primary elections that I had been betting on finally happened. Compared to December and January, tossing $2497 towards gambling this month…
January 2020 Expense Report
Well, we topped last month’s recklessness. I spent an insane $6580 on gambling this month. What is risk management? That’s $212 a day, and a pace of over $77,000 per year. If I adjust my…
Elementary School Motto: Try Your Hardest, and Never Give Up
My elementary school had a school motto, paraded by the principal at our school assemblies and over the morning announcements. My older brother, I guess the person I looked up to most as a kid……
