Give Me Back My Five Bucks

I just sent the invoice for my last contract. It was a bit more than I quoted, because I had to buy some stock images. So hopefully I will have $315 coming to me in about 2 weeks! So as of right now, I have no side gigs on the go. I’m kind of relieved, but I’m sure I’ll pick up something soon. Until then, I’ll just be happy working 40 hours/week. :)

I saw these gorgeous flats in Macy’s in Seattle, and I fell in love. Born shoes are THE BEST. But they didn’t have my size in black. They are my favourite brand of shoes, and they fit like a dream. The only thing is, I haven’t seen them in any of the stores here in Vancouver. I’ve seen them online for about $80 US, which is regular price. I hate paying regular price. My current black flats are getting pretty disgusting. I would LOVE these shoes, and they’re not an impulse buy (I’ve been on the lookout for shoes for … Continue reading →

So my parents have decided to take my sister and I to Mexico for a 1-week all-inclusive vacation sometime next year – probably April or May. It hasn’t been 100% confirmed, but my mom is pretty set on it. In my recollection, we have not gone on a family vacation before. And certainly not in the last few years, since my dad had his stroke. After my Grandma passed this year, and my dad surprisingly enjoyed his Alaskan cruise, I think my mom is excited to do something like this as a family. She’s even planning a cruise with my … Continue reading →

So far with Swagbucks, I’ve ordered $91.52 worth of books through Amazon.ca. And yesterday morning, I went for it and bought EA Sports Active for my Wii, as well as an accessories pack with sturdier equipment. Total damage? $113.65, but thankfully I had enough gift certificates to cover it all! :) So I’ve gotten all of those things for FREE! Very very excited to start using Sports Active. I was originally going to get Wii Fit, but after reading countless reviews and seeing both games in person, I think Active is the better game for me. I’m also going to … Continue reading →