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A couple weeks ago (early June 2025), I logged into my accounts to find that I had just crossed into a $300k net worth. Hooray! This milestone reminded me that I have this woefully neglected blog that exists in my little corner of the internet. It’s frequently discussed in the FI community that 300k is…

Here are some notable events from my 2024. This might turn out a bit long. Overall: below is a non-exhaustive account of notable (to me) things that occurred this past year – accomplishments or events that I’d like to write about while the experiences are still fresh in my mind. Turning 30 I briefly touched…

This summer (2024), I went to a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game. I had never been to a live professional sporting event before. I had also never been to the SkyDome Rogers Centre, despite living in Toronto for most of my life. I don’t consider myself to be a sports fan, and I know nothing…

How time flies… After my last entry, my priorities shifted and I couldn’t find time to contribute to this blog. Now 2024 is more than halfway over. Where I Was: Seeking Job Security Back in September 2023, I was working a low-pay contract job. Although it was in the field of work that I want…

Where I’m At Here’s a brief snapshot of my current situation. I figure that documenting this would be a useful way to track my progress towards financial independence (FI). If any points require elaboration, I’ll consider detailing them in a future post. I’ll outline some general stats. This is worth defining because lifestyles and living…

While saving up to go back to school, I briefly worked as a cashier for a small burger joint. My supervisor would schedule weekly team huddles – highlighting items that were expected to be pushed for the sales quota that period. No matter the week: the same item came up, time and time again. “Whenever…