It’s been a while since I last updated my blog! With all this quarantine time, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal, first-person style. Hopefully, this keeps both you and me entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry—I’ll fill in the gaps as we go…
This week was quite eventful as I found myself alone at home with a new room being constructed and a handyman assisting me in setting up a vegetable garden. In small Guatemalan villages, men often have a macho attitude, making it challenging for a woman like me to be heard. On the first day, the…
One thing that really gets to me is when people complain about how tough times are and how hard it is to find a job. How tough was it in 1929? I never heard my grandparents complaining about not finding work, and they lived through WWII. They just got up and did what needed to…
### Thinking About Wintering in Guatemala? Here’s a Detailed Budget Breakdown Retiring abroad permanently might not be in your plans, but what about escaping the dreary winters for 3-6 months each year? This could be a perfect middle ground between living abroad and staying at home. Let’s dive into how much it would cost to…
On January 1st, I set several financial goals and will be updating them every couple of months throughout the year. Here’s the first review. Already, two months have passed! My main financial goal was to grow my net worth by 30%. However, with the purchase of a car, a boat, over $12K of home improvements,…
Imagine this: you have a job, but your income is negative. It sounds crazy, right? That was my life six years ago. My student loans were so huge that my entire paycheck went towards paying them off. I was living beyond my means and needed to make some serious financial changes. Fortunately, I didn’t have…
### Happy Monday! Let’s dive into the numbers when it comes to raising chickens. We’ve had our hens for four months now, though it’s still early to predict how well the next generation will do. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far, and we’ll probably have an update in a few months. ####…
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LEARN NEW SKILLS For the past few days, I’ve talked about activities like growing a garden and maintaining your vehicle. These small tasks not only help you save money but also make you more self-sufficient. For instance, if you can grow your own food, you don’t have to depend on buying it, especially when prices…
This isn’t a sob story about my recent breakup turning me into a less appealing version of Bridget Jones. But now that my boyfriend is gone, I’m on my own in the middle of the Guatemalan jungle. Sometimes, I wish there were two of us to handle things. Problems seem bigger in remote locations, unlike…