mind matters

Taking Control of my Anxiety

I was riding my bike this morning after filling up my front tire – something I had been putting off for about a week – and I realized how much better it felt. Like, leaps and bounds better. Riding with the low tire was doable, but it was harder to ride, I moved slower, I …

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balance

Budgeting with an Unpredictable Income

A good portion of my income has been based around gratuity, either percentage of sales or the kindness of strangers, for over ten years. When you’re not sure what you’ll be making this shift, or even your annual income, things can get a little fuzzy. I have six credit cards and decent chunk of student …

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Always Learning

Trail Map

Lace up your boots babe, we’re going on a journey. I started this blog to help others navigate life in ways that I’ve found helpful. I will be sharing my personal finances, healthy (and not so healthy) habits, travel advice, keeping a thrifty home, managing a lifetime of anxiety, and everything in between.  This ‘map’ …

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