A short DITL vlog, plus a chatty, sit down update about life, editing, and my current works in progress.
The time has come for a proper sit down chat about life, writing, and the current state of my novels.
The first half of features a day in the life vlog and the second half is a lengthy, chatty writing update.
Timestamps available on YouTube.
Join me for a March budget recap… and the time has come for the Q1 low buy update! 💰
Join me for a March budget recap… and the time has come for the Q1 low buy update!
TLDR: Decent savings overall, but not feeling great about dining out as much in March and I’m rethinking some of my lowbuy rules.
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Quiet days at the end of March. Date nights, trying the viral Dubai Chocolate (I am a weak human), catching up on work and life chores, and finally(!) sorting through the doll collection I recovered from my childhood bedroom.
*A small content warning for brief mention of loss.*
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reviewing my February spending habits and reconsidering some of my low/no buy rules
Join me for a sit-down as I reflect on February spending, challenges, struggles, and worries about the future of my finances.
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Note to longtime readers: In case you missed the last year’s update, I changed my name to Emilia Grace on most of my socials to align with my penname.
a sit-down chat
March has been interesting… I’ve been ill, which means everything has been slow and I feel dreadfully behind. Join me for a sit down ramble as I think out loud about life, writing, and the current state of my projects and editing goals. Plus, thoughts on the future of my self-publishing plan, the indie market, and reading as both joy and resistance in light of the current climate.
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You can follow my “quiet days” on YouTube or follow for writing updates on Substack.
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Note to longtime readers: In case you missed the last year’s update, I changed my name to Emilia Grace on most of my socials to align with my penname.
Updates on editing book 2 and my progress on the draft…
Firstly, I cut my hair! Join me for a Valentine’s surprise and weekend writing session.
Updates on editing book 2 and my progress on the draft…
How I’m working through the big edits and refining the plot before moving on to the next stage of edits. Plus, balancing life chores and writing to keep things from falling apart during the week 😅.
It’s time for the first budget review of my 2025 low/no buy… it’s been a good one.
It’s time for the first budget review of my 2025 low/no buy… it’s been a good one. 😁
Some small wins:
📱switched my phone plan to mint at 50% for the first year for $180 – I was paying $90 for 1080 a year
🍲 stuck to the dining out budget and fast food plan 🙌🏻
Total saved: $573 (after much recalculating) – a big win!
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Come along for a Hot Pot dinner for two with appetizers and a boba for him 😊 As part of my “Year of Less” project, I am trying to stick to two planned dates per month as a way to enjoy dining out, and keep the cost within reason, while making it feel special.
Total cost for this date (including tip): $59.59
What’s your favorite cheap date?
In an effort to spend less and be better prepared for migraine days, I’m back to my old ways and shopping with the intent to meal plan/prep. Join me for two, low spend, intentional grocery hauls as I re-evaluate my relationship with food spending. Plus, a few examples of the meals I prepped 😄
The big haul should last most of the month, allowing me to fill in the gaps with less.
🛒 January 3rd
BJs Wholesale haul
Buying in bulk at BJs to get meal prep essentials, replacements, and a small splurge.
Total: $162.29
🛒 January 13th
Wal-Mart haul
Filling in the gaps, buying ingredients for soup making, essentials, and cat food 🐈🐈.
Total: $131.03
Days in October. Work days, reflecting on a recent health and fatigue flare, and the current state of the WIP, plus, Halloween (with a side of sewing)!
marginalia and such 