Funny thing I read & random musings...

I don't know why I think it's so funny but reading this old blog entry from The Digerati Life made me laugh so hard (I know I should be studying but it's weekend and I feel entitled to my half day of idleness).

Curb Appeal: One Of My Best Investments Yet Or How I Turned $80 Into $5,000 With Minimal Risk

Hehe... I like people with a weird sense of humor who think outside of the box. Seriously, it's true that sometimes money does grow on trees. You just have to know where to look. Sometimes, it's not much further than your own backyard.

On to another topic. So I am suppose to get a haircut today. I know some of my classmates get $70-80 haircuts (ahem, you know who you are). Sure a nice haircut does make a big difference, especially in a professional setting. Some really great haircuts are definitely worth what you pay for but that's not always true. Some expensive haircuts can make you wish you were bald (nothing wrong with that either if that's what you prefer). I've heard some horror stories from people. It's like OMG, what happened.... oh $#@#?? BTW, I give everyone in my family free haircuts and I am pretty good at it too I might add (although I am the meticulous type who takes forever). It's something I really enjoy. Same goes for writing, painting, reading, cooking, photography.... Sometimes our schedule get so hectic we end up missing out on the little things that make life more enjoyable.

I was just reading Trent's blog over at the Simple Dollar. I really admire this guy who has it all figured out in terms of knowing what he wants to accomplish in a day and making the time for things that truly matter in life, not just money. His blog is like a treasure chest of practical advice for the everyday man/woman struggling to find the right financial strategy and life perspective. For me, this one's a must read.

Twelve Invaluable Life Money Hacks : Little Daily Steps for Finding the Money and Time to Get Things Done

Now, I know it won't be easy to put it all into practice, and it won't be the same system for everyone. However, just being conscientious in sticking to a more structured format will allow me to do more of the little things that I love to do in life. Not a bad trade off really. This is definitely something for me to think about and more importantly, implement in my life.