Tag: moving from canada to the u.s.

  • 1 Year Life Update: Feeling uncertain and curious

    1 Year Life Update: Feeling uncertain and curious

    This month, I hit a personal life milestone: 1 year in these United States of MURICA 🇺🇸 … 1 year of living away from home and 1 year of adulting (for real this time). These days, I have been so wrapped up with work that I haven’t really had a…

  • 3 Month Life Update: I Don’t Get Personal Finance in America

    3 Month Life Update: I Don’t Get Personal Finance in America

    Just when I thought I was getting into the groove of things, I started learning about personal finances and taxes in the U.S. 🤯 Back in November, I reached my goals of paying off all my student loans, attaining a $100K net worth, and buying my first home. As an…

  • 2 Month Life Update: I Finally Learned How to Use the Dishwasher

    2 Month Life Update: I Finally Learned How to Use the Dishwasher

    Growing up, my parents took care of everything in the household, so my brother and I rarely had to cook or clean. We were really lucky as kids… but it has also made this adulting gig quite challenging! For one thing, I don’t even know how to use a dishwasher.…

  • 1 Month Life Update: I’m Getting In Over My Head!

    1 Month Life Update: I’m Getting In Over My Head!

    For the past few months, the whirlwind of uncertainty revolving around my life and career has somehow evolved into a tornado of angst and gusto! Let’s rewind to the Fall of 2021, when I: Started transitioning into my new role as a Communications Manager with Microsoft HQ. Became a homeowner…