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24 Bucket List Update – December 2023
Happiness accountability check-in! I turn 25 in May 2024 and this is my list of 50 things that I would be happy that I’ve done once I’m 25. Updates are bolded and completed-ish things are crossed off. I love running through this list and seeing how far I’ve come. I’ve grown so much since the…
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Redeeming Castlight points for my HSA
Castlight is an app that many companies in the US give as a perk to track different health metrics. Every year, I am eligible for $300 worth of rewards. Usually, I take the Visa gift card options or Target gift card options. Getting a gift card means I’m having 42% of the gift card value…
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$300 bonus from Wells Fargo checking
Wassup Fire Babies! I wanted to share this bonus once the $300 was deposited in my account. This checking bonus ends January 9th, 2024, so take advantage if you don’t have a Wells Fargo account. I put that money away to travel next year since I want to travel heavily before starting school. You can…
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I started a podcast
I did a thing. I started a podcast called Making Me Proud on Spotify now. My goal is to post an episode a week. So far, I am really excited about becoming a podcaster. It’s a very vulnerable space to be in. I’ve been inspired by my favorite podcasts to embark on this journey. The…
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I got full rides to Yale & Emory.
I got in homies!! These are the first 2 schools I’ve heard from – Yale University and Emory University. I got full tuition scholarships at both programs through the consortium (I wrote about them in my post on How I saved $1800 in MBA Application fees). If you’re new here, I would recommend reading through…
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GZFB is 1
Today is the 1st anniversary of my first post on the blog. In my first post, I talked about being a Budgetosexual. I was referring to my obsession with following my budget in my quest for financial independence. I am grateful for all the support from the personal finance community I’ve met during this year.…
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My company cut me off
Cut off from lunches. Not employment. They cut everyone off because the company isn’t having a great year financially. I knew one day they’d cut us off. The dreaded day is here. I have to meal prep again. Bruh. Well, getting free lunches or coffee was always a perk of the job. It definitely made…
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Doing things I’m bad at
In my new quest to live in the now, instead of waiting for my life to start, I enrolled in a hip-hop dance class that is a 5-minute from my apartment. If you’ve followed the blog since I started, you’d know that 2023 is my #LivingInTheNow year. It was the advice my therapist gave me…
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Waiting for life to start?
TL:DR I’m spiraling about my future. I’ve been in waiting mode for a few weeks. I’m waiting to hear back from my schools. Waiting to quit my job. Waiting to leave Buttfuck, CA. Waiting for my future stable lover to find me in my apartment. I’ve been feeling very anxious and aware that I’m waiting…
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Forte MBA Launch Review
I wrote about joining Forte earlier this year when I broke down the cost of Pre-MBA programs. I joined 2 pre-MBA programs to meet like-minded people in the MBA application process. Also, I wanted to get resources on making the best application possible and to network with admissions officers. This application process taught me that…
Gen Z Guide to FI 