Hello Sophisticated Spenders! This post originally ran right after I downsized from a 1500 square foot condo to 500 square feet (in June of 24014). It’s a pretty broad look at where my money goes and I’ve kept it pretty much the same except for my new sewing business. Maybe […]
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Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Themes of rebirth and renewal often use symbols from the spring season. Spring also refers to love, hope, youth and growth. -Google I love Spring! To me, Spring is all about hitting the refresh button. It’s a chance to get out of your Sunken Place. (Side note, the […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! So I’m thinking about selling one of my rental units. I have a beautiful home in Northern Virginia. This place was built in 2008 and I picked out all of the carpet, tiling, cabinets and EVERYTHING. I loved that place. If I loved it so much, why […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Here’s the (almost) conclusion of Part 1 of the Wells Fargo Fiasco (Click here to read part 1). Long story short. I received a $500 check from Wells Fargo that reminded me why I’m not their biggest fan. The wording of the accompanying letter said, “Looks like […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! My bad Sorry for making you wait for part 2 of this series. If you haven’t read part 1, please stop here and read it…now! My Adventures in the Male Dominated World of Day Trading (Part 1) Being a day trader was like being a part of […]
fuck shit Those words are now a part of your everyday vocabulary. Welcome to the world of day trading. When I arrived for my first day of training, as I walked through the office toward the conference room I could hear grown men randomly screaming, “FUUUUUUUCK!” “Damn” “SHIT! (in a […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! [tweetthis]If you have a cellphone, tablet, laptop or other portable smart device, you need to read this post.[/tweetthis] I originally wrote this post in 2011 so I’ve provided updates (in parenthesis). So I lost my cellphone on Wednesday. I left it on the bus while on the […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! I came across the coolest website in the world (after mine of course). It’s called People I Want To Punch In The Face It’s very comforting to know there’s a community of like minded people who share my sentiments. Here’s my (incomplete) list: People who… Tell me, “stop […]
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! The eastern third of the United States of America has been hit with a HUGE snowstorm! As I write this post it’s around 8 degrees (Fahrenheit). All in all, the DC area received over 2 feet of snow! Check out my video and pictures!
Hello Sophisticated Spenders! Yup! You read that right-I do not get the flu shot-never have, never will. My fear of the flu shot comes straight from my mom. ”I’m not letting them inject me with the flu! Are you crazy!” Don’t get me wrong, I totally understand the concept. You […]