Like a good little human, I often set New Year’s resolutions. It’s fun to ponder the possibilities of the upcoming months and to list out aspirations for the new year. But I’ll let you in a little secret: I rarely achieve any of the goals I set.
Social Media and the Pressure to Live Your Best Life
As I write this, I’m at home convalescing after a particularly nasty bout of COVID. I was one of those people who, during the height of the pandemic, assumed that fighting COVID would be similar to knocking out a bad flu (at least for young people). That all changed after my first round of battling …
Why the High-Value Woman Concept is Damaging
Note: I am mostly using the term “woman” in this post because I relate to women, as a woman myself. However, some of my opinions here apply to the concept of a “high-value man” or a “high-value human” in general, as well. I saw some clickbait-y article recently about the traits of a high-value woman. …
The Ultimate Utah Summer Adventure Calendar [Part One]
The options for fun summer activities in Utah are nearly endless. For awhile I’ve wanted to write a post about epic Utah adventures for every weekend of the summer, but it putting it together has been challenging. Summer 2019 only has 14 weekends–you’d need hundreds of weekends to experience everything that Utah has to offer! …
Why Can’t You See Yourself the Way Others See You: Musings on Self-Perception
Disclaimer: I’m not a psychologist, mental health professional, or self-help expert. I write about psychology/wellness topics because they interest me and am in no way qualified to speak about these subjects professionally. Please do not take my posts as medical advice. Seek out a licensed professional to diagnose/treat any mental or emotional health conditions. I felt …
Moving to a More Expensive House: When Should You Take the Leap?
I published another real estate post on this blog about a year ago. I couldn’t have imagined how drastically the winds of the market would shift in such a short time. Now, interest rates are soaring, renters are struggling to buy, and the cost of a carton of eggs makes me want to cry. However, …
Signs That The Seller Will Accept Your Offer on A Home
I haven’t posted anything business-related in a long time. But, as a real estate investor, I think it’s fitting to talk about some signs that the seller will accept your offer on a home in this CRAZY seller’s market.
Birth Story: Dawson Tian-Ming Chiu
I feel like one lucky mama as I sit down to write the birth story of my second child (and first son), Dawson! This sweet boy joined our family on June 18, 2021, at 1:44 AM. Fun fact: my first, Lilah, was also born at 1:44 AM. However, my experience with Dawson was quite different. …
The No Buy Challenge: How It Works & Why I’m Doing It
I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of living with less. I’m already a big-time budgeter, and I rarely make purchases without careful consideration. However, there are some areas of my spending where I’ve been lax – which is one reason why I’m trying a three-month no buy challenge.
Creating a Meaningful Life Each Day
We recently watched the movie Groundhog Day. In the 1993 comedy, a weatherman gets trapped in an endless cycle of reliving February 2nd – and he’s the only person who realizes what’s going on. While Bill Murray’s character can fill each iteration of the Groundhog holiday with different events, interactions, and activities, he struggles with …