This hits home for me. I have been an avid impulsive buyer in the past. And just asking myself 'Will I have any use of it a few years from now?' Has really helped me cut down on my buys. Like the article states, it is so easy to get suckered into buying things for the life you want versus your current needs. The whole marketing scheme has shifted from ' here, use this useful thing that you can pass down to grandkids' to ' easy disposable thing that'll make life easier/fun'.

I thought today was Tuesday and missed a few of my appointments at work. On a brighter note...IT'S WEDNESDAY!!!

I try to practice uninhibited compassion myself. As a very sarcastic person,this is much harder to do as my brain defaults to cynicism. Major work in progress...any tips?

By finding joy in the little things. It feels like we often set big goals and forget to stop and smell the roses and celebrate the little victories. I try to find a small good gesture amongst the chaos.

I am pretty sure it is crazy battery draining. Though, I must say it's pretty dang cool to be able to do that.

Honestly, whenever someone actually believes in this makes me laugh because all I can think of is this. It's just that we have way too many resources now to better understand how basic economics and immigration system works in our countries. To be willfully ignorant is not an excuse.

That looks amazing. I tried making bread a few times at home with a bread machine I had borrowed for a a short period of time. It was a disaster. Turned into a solid tasteless lump :( . Your bread looks amazing though!

The Christmas poem was sweet! And thanks for taking time to post this.

I know, i know. I've been a slacker!

I have the hubski reader...the only one i could find on google play store.

personally think this is a million dollar idea!

I Want Pleo!

Not bad you guys!

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