I’m here in beautiful Oaxaca, Mexico, staying in a cute, furnished apartment that I booked sight-unseen, online.
I really like the apartment and the owners are super-friendly. They also speak English, which helps because my Spanish is elementary. I’ve got a one-bedroom that has everything I need, including wifi. Continue reading “My first days in Oaxaca”
I’ve always been inspired by stories of people who live with fewer possessions. Now I’m finally doing it. As of tomorrow I will have pruned all my belongings down to what fits in one large rolling suitcase, two backpacks, and a few shelves of papers, photos and tools (stored in the basement of my rented-out condo). Oh, and a duffle bag of winter clothes that I’m leaving with friends in Boston.
Since I’ll be living in Mexico for the next six months, I’m bringing only what I need to work online and live in a furnished apartment with cookware provided. Continue reading “Getting rid of stuff and feeling happy about it”
Like many people with professional jobs, I spent most of my salary every year for quite a few years. I saved some money in short-term savings and contributed to my 401K, but I didn’t really save a big portion of my income. I live in the Boston area, where housing costs are high. Continue reading “Cheaper than staying home – researching places to live”
A Location-Flexible Life 