Posted On: November 29, 2013 | Posted In: Saving | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
Yeah, I just went there. Sure, Black Friday a horrific example of overindulgence and consumerism, but it goes perfectly with a holiday where we gorge ourselves on far too much food. Growing up, Turkey Day was often spent with dozens of other American expats who all brought their favorite dishes for a food-coma-inducing potluck. When … Continued
Posted On: November 26, 2013 | Posted In: Random | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
Thanksgiving is one of those words I say “wrong.” Or as a friend so lovingly tells me: I overemphasize the “thanks” part of Thanksgiving. THANKSgiving — if you will. I’d gone my whole life without noticing this until I moved to New York City and a co-worker pointed it out. He nicely said, … Continued
Posted On: November 22, 2013 | Posted In: Saving | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
When I started my current job I had a major struggle the first week. I wanted desperately to brush my teeth during the day, but felt worried I would weird people out in the bathroom. It isn’t too common to see a co-worker scrubbing her pearly whites midway through the day (or at the end … Continued
Posted On: November 20, 2013 | Posted In: Personal Finance 101 | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
The first time my parent’s threw me a surprise party, I almost called their bluff because of a pack of Bubble Tape. It was 1998 and the eve of my ninth birthday. In an effort to get me out of the house so the guests could arrive, my Dad insisted I accompany him on a … Continued
Posted On: November 15, 2013 | Posted In: Saving | Posted by: Broke Millennial®
In my youth I had moments of being a self-indulgent brat. Notably the “flying coach” incident was not one of my finer moments. Another: my first iPod. The scene was my 18th birthday. Sitting at the dining room table I meticulously started opening my presents. It’s worth noting I have an intense relationship with delayed … Continued
