Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today.My friend, Miss Mazuma, texted me a few weeks before 2019 started, asking if I'd like to part of a step challenge.Sure, I answered. Because I DO want to get 10,000 steps every day, but it's SO EASY not to get them in. (As I sit here, at 7:35 in the evening, I have 5,270 steps.)I work. By choice, but I'm still sitting at a desk 5 days a … [Read more...] about Accountability: Mrs. 1500’s Experience with Responsibility
Early Retirement
Performance Update (Day 2019): Spending Is Overrated!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.Has anyone ever said this to you?:Just treat yourself!Or … [Read more...] about Performance Update (Day 2019): Spending Is Overrated!
2018 Review: Money, Blogging, Running, Dinosauring, And The Real Goal
Just when the caterpillar thought that its life was over, it became a butterfly.-who the hell knows2018 ReviewAnother review post?*yawn*Yep. How can we plan for where we're going if we don't know where we've been?I like using reflection as a tool for self-improvement. By looking at what I did, I can figure out what went right and keep doing it. Much more … [Read more...] about 2018 Review: Money, Blogging, Running, Dinosauring, And The Real Goal
A YEAR Of Challenges!
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today, to talk about all the challenges I'm participating in this year.Actually, I'm not SURE of all the challenges, yet. I'm already part of a Minimalism Challenge with Mrs. Waffles on Wednesday from last December, that I didn't quite finish in December so it's spilling over into January.My dilemma with that one isn't the stuff involved, it's … [Read more...] about A YEAR Of Challenges!
15 Resolutions (And Cookie Absolution)
I've always disliked New Year's resolutions. What is so special about a new year? You should always be trying to better yourself regardless of what day it is.But, it feels different for me now. Maybe it's because I let some things drop at the end of 2018 and this is a reaction? Dunno. In any case, I'm setting goals for 2019. Brace yourselves.I don’t plan. I’m not a … [Read more...] about 15 Resolutions (And Cookie Absolution)