Category Archives: Life in General

How to set a budget (and stick with it)

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As a fully functioning adult who is trying to get her life together, I adopt practices that would help make my life easier. Among these are ways to be financially stable.

We have to take care of our financial health the same way we take care of our mental, emotional, physical health, among others. One way to do so is by budgeting and sticking with your budget but you can also incorporate trading shares to fatten your bank account.

YOLO responsibly 😛 (from BTS’ ‘Go Go’ Halloween Dance Practice video)

Although I have struggled at times, I am lucky to be surrounded by friends who have taught me over the years their best practices. In addition to the tips here, you can also try the tactics mentioned on blogs like the Immediate evex review.

So here are the tips I compiled from my financially secure friends. Read and learn!

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Dealing With Frustrations Productively

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Why are you so lazy? Why are you so stubborn? Why are you frustrated?

I always put the blame on my zodiac sign every time someone points out how lazy turn out to be. I’d rather choose the word ‘Procrastinate’.

Time goes by so slowly for those who wait - Madonna, Hung Up
Time goes by so slowly for those who wait – Madonna, Hung Up

I always pinpoint my zodiac sign as the culprit on why I tend to procrastinate. I’ve been a bit unsatisfied the past few weeks because I feel like I haven’t done anything significant, yet I often impose too much pressure on myself to do better. Although I maintain a travel blog, there is a big misconception that I travel all the time and I rarely stay at home. That is not the case especially when I am in Metro Manila.

The reason on why I am feeling frustrated for months now has something to do with WAITING. No, I am not waiting for the love of my life (he’s on a year-long holiday break to whereverland). I am waiting for something important and this thing is stopping me from pursuing some of the things I’ve been planning to do.

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Starting 2013 with a Plan – Evaluating January

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My Belle the Jour Planner 2013 Planner - Thanks, Mama Ru!

My Belle the Jour Planner 2013 Planner – Thanks, Mama Ru!

“If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” – RuPaul

Most bloggers publish their New Year Goals and Plans within the first seven days of January. For a change, I am publishing mine on the last Monday of the month. Why? Because I want to! 😛

I don’t know what made me check the Facebook page of Velvet Channel last December, but I did. I scrolled down the page and saw a status message regarding a contest. All you have to do is answer this question: Which Velvet show do you love the most and why?

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