Phew, what a wild week and a half it's been for me. Thank you so much to those of you who sent me get well wishes and support. I had no idea I'd wind up in the hospital, and thankfully I am feeling a lot better and my recovery has been going really well so far. I feel very lucky for having access to great doctors, the donors who helped make UCSF Mission Bay hospital … [Read more...]
I Am Lucky To Be Alive: Thank You UCSF For Saving My Life!
Life changing moments don't happen that frequently, but when they do it's crazy how much can literally change and flash right before your eyes. Priorities can shift in a split second. Shock and emotions can swoosh in and become overpowering. You may have to make a life altering decision on the spot. You may also have to be courageous enough to put your own life in someone … [Read more...]
Will Having A Kid Save My Marriage? Just Say No!
It might sound ridiculous that anyone would ever ask themselves, "Will having a kid save my marriage?" but I think it actually happens a LOT behind closed doors and in people's heads. We all know that relationships can be multi-layered, complicated, and hard - that's why there are so many crazy, yet believable storylines in the media and in movies. Kids Are Easy, Right? I'm … [Read more...]
One Path Ends And Another Begins: Untemplater Income Report December 2015
With the holidays over, I've got taxes and budgeting at the forefront of my mind for 2016. All I want to do is save, save, save and find ways to declutter and simplify. I really should do a better job at cleaning my house each week since I'm too frugal to pay someone to do that for me. But if I have to choose between cleaning and working or petting my cat, cleaning usually … [Read more...]
How To Save More Money In 2016
The first couple weeks of every January are filled with a lot of excitement and hope. The hard part is holding on to that energy and motivation of setting new milestones throughout the entire new year. Life has such a sneaky way of distracting us from our resolutions and goals. It takes focus to fight off laziness and doubt as each week goes by. If you want to save more money … [Read more...]