We Millennials can sometimes take it too far
Being in the M generation (for Millennial), sometimes I wonder what we’re thinking. I know I preach a lot about asking for more money and being tougher in negotiating, but I
Being direct and assertive is not a character flaw
I find that when men are direct and assertive, people expect it of them and enjoy it. When a woman does it (such as myself), people consider it a flaw. Case in point: I had a woman
Being frugal or cheap doesn’t mean you’re morally superior
And if you think it makes you so, then you’re seriously deluded. Being frugal is a good thing in the PF community, I even aspire in some areas of my life to reach this (e.g.
Living without a smartphone seems to bother some people
Specifically, my NOT having a smartphone seems to irritate / irk some folks. (Mildly bothered of course, they’re not rabid mad at me for not having one, but it just bothers
Ridiculous cultural preferences for a baby boy or a baby girl
A small rant today. I don’t believe in preferring one gender over another, but many cultures do this, and it’s mainly the baby girls that get killed, aborted, abandoned
Lazy children aren’t allowed to fail in Canada
..and it’s not doing them any favours. In my mind, the main reason why I feel education of children is far better in France (and possibly other parts of Europe but i haven
Annoying Things People Do on the Subway or the Bus
I actually don’t mind taking public transportation. I know some people think it’s demeaning, degrading and/or only for people who can’t afford a car, but none of
I was a bad Canadian today
Everyone knows the few stereotypes about Canadians, most of which are false: We say “aboot” not “about” — This is false unless you go to certain citie
Want to know why I don’t read 95% of PF blogs and posts out there? Because it’s a waste of my time.
Blogging community, listen up! We need to change. I know I already ragged on you last week for being mean to others because of their lifestyle choices — be rich, don’t
What ever happened to our food?
When I mention that I tend to buy organic ($$$) and/or more natural and unprocessed foods, I get one of two reactions: Wow that is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! — You’re telling me!?