Archive for April, 2010

Day 29: Who Wants to Live in a Small Tropical Island?

April 15, 2010
By Bytta
Day 29: Who Wants to Live in a Small Tropical Island?

Nine days have passed since I wrote my last entry. I wish I had a legitimate reason behind my absence like Single Guy Money (being abducted by an alien) or TJ (a healing journey), but I can’t think of any honest reason other than a sheer desire to relax (read: laziness). You see, work sends...
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Day 28: The Most Anxious Time I Had in a Restaurant

April 6, 2010
By Bytta
Day 28: The Most Anxious Time I Had in a Restaurant

This is a story about my first day using the cash-only system. My husband and I went to see my friend and his partner at our favourite Thai restaurant. On any other month, I wouldn’t think much about what to order based on the amount of cash in my purse. Yes, we would debate...
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Day 27: To Swipe or Not to Swipe

April 2, 2010
By Bytta
Day 27: To Swipe or Not to Swipe

Last night I went home to find one of my favourite mails on the table; the credit card bill. I’m serious. Like a love letter, I opened it carefully and inhaled the smell of fresh paper/ink/financial management triumph combination. I scanned every charge from the top to bottom while tallying up the amount I...
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