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Tag Archives: Florida
My Peoples and why it should be made in Orlando
John Frost wrote up a nice article a little while ago about the failed WDAS project "My Peoples" and how it was set to be animated in the Orlando animation department…until they closed the Orlando animation department. It never transferred over to … Continue reading
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Our first Glimpse inside Splitsville – Bowling is coming to Downtown Disney
We're getting our first glimpse inside the new bowling slash nightclub location that is coming to Downtown Disney. Splitsville, located in Downtown Disney West Side, will contain 50,000 square feet of fun and 30 lanes on two floors. This newly … Continue reading
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Un-seen Disney Animation: My Peoples, plus the saga of Disney's Florida Animation Studio
Before a film can enter production at Disney animation, it first has to be pitched. A small number of those films make it into pre-production, and then an even smaller number actually make it into full production. At that point, … Continue reading
SeaWorld Takes First Steps Toward Returning Trainers Into Water With Killer Whales
Where we last left the SeaWorld Killer Whale OSHA case was that a judge had declined to hear SeaWorld's appeal and that trainers would not be allowed to be in the water with the animals without a barrier. SeaWorld pointed … Continue reading
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SeaWorld Faces Setback in Quest to Return Trainers to Water with Shamu
SeaWorld is appealing an administrative judge's opinion on whether the company is violating workplace safety rules when allowing trainers to swim with killer whales at its theme parks. The conservation minded theme park ran into a roadblock when the first … Continue reading
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Tennessee's top education official acknowledged that the state's Race to the Top win likely will end up costing Hamilton County Schools money, but said the cost is worthwhile.
During a Race to the Top summit Friday in Chattanooga, Education Commissioner Tim Webb said school district leaders across the state need to rethink the way they use their resources.
"It's not business as usual anymore, and it means some very difficult decisions that will have to be made," he said. "Eleven million dollars can do a lot of good in Hamilton County, and the tradeoff is worth it."
He added that he wished he could call up local education leaders and offer money to help pay for any administrative costs associated with implementation of the federal initiative, but that that "isn't going to happen."
The upfront cost of administering Race to the Top programs came up Thursday night during a Hamilton County Board of Education budget work session.
Hamilton County Schools' Chief Financial Officer Tommy Kranz said the district will end up paying an "indirect cost rate" of about 2 percent for the Race to the Top money budgeted for the first year of the four-year grant.
They were asked to spend at least 25 percent of their allotment in the first year, he said, so the indirect cost for next school year likely will be about $55,000.
Mr. Kranz also said that, when money starts coming to the district this summer, it will affect the system's cash flow because the district must pay all upfront costs for Race to the Top programs and the federal government will then reimburse the state.
Staff Photo by Angela Lewis/Chattanooga Times Free Press Gov. Phil Bredesen speaks Friday about the federal Race to the Top initiative during an education summit at the EPB building in downtown Chattanooga.
School board member Rhonda Thurman said she was concerned about Tennessee's promises to provide such things as remedial classes for students and extra data collection.
"Somebody's going to have to keep up with that," she said. "It will end up costing us money, and we have no idea how much."
But Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, who also made a brief stop by the Race to the Top summit at the EPB headquarters on M.L. King Boulevard, said he hadn't heard any concerns from school officials around the state about anticipated extra costs.
"The way Race to the Top is structured, (the money) should be used just as a straight add-on," he said.
Hamilton County's $10.9 million can be used for:
* Offering professional development for staff
* Improving teacher quality and principal leadership
* Using data to refine instruction and turn around low-performing schools
Source: Hamilton County Schools
If school systems feel they are unable to pay to administer Race to the Top, he said, state officials could talk to the federal government and share their concerns.
"I don't anticipate that as a problem," he said.
Along with Dr. Webb and other officials, the governor spoke Friday of the federal grant money as a "pivot point" in Tennessee's public education system.
"Five hundred million (dollars), even in government, is nothing to sneeze at, but the change in attitudes and expectations in the state is the best thing to come (from Race to the Top)," he said.
Gov. Bredesen also acknowledged that, after a new governor is elected later this year, implementing the federal initiative likely will cause friction among lawmakers, teachers and administrators.
"There will be things that people don't like. When that happens, don't let people spin off from (Race to the Top)," he said. "Anything worth doing will have some friction with it."
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The cross-training takes awhile, so I have to start out with the dishes… then expedite - followed by the shoe counter, etc. But the kitchen scenario from the past two days has been hilarious. When I walked in last night the entire staff in there (consisting almost solely of black & white guys of varying ages) was working/singing/dancing to… of all things… this particular song. They all became collectively louder during the lyric "Darling it's better down where it's wetter."
I had fun. They made me laugh my ass off. They also listened to "The Circle of Life."
Also, I had Stroganoff soup. :-)
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"People fear death even more than pain. It's strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over. Yeah, I guess it is a friend..."
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Kelly and the Hermanos - They're as Awesome as They Look
One of the many benefits of working directly with artists is that we're exposed to an incredibly diverse range of unique musical styles and talent. One particularly awesome band of musicians, Kelly and the Hermanos, set aside time from gearing up for their May 26th album release show in NYC to grace us with a live performance this past Friday (5/11) in Grooveshark's New York Office. Their particular brand of music? A "soundscape of an old timey western, wrought with love, despair and adventurous action that just happens to take place underwater." The band has spent the last year recording their aptly named debut album "Underwater Western" and performing across the Northeast. We were thrilled to hear that the band uses Grooveshark to help stoke the fires that fuel their creative process.
"Grooveshark has been a great way for the band to bring our different musical tastes together. Every time we hang out we've got it up on the computer making playlists that combine each of the band members favorite music, from old country songs to indie rock and pop music. This in turn helps develop our sound based on the mixture of the music we enjoy to create something that is the sum of all our loves."
–Kelly & The Hermanos
We know they're excited to share their new album with the Grooveshark Community, so if you find yourself in or around New York City on May 26, make your way over to the Rockwood Music Hall for the "Underwater Western" release party and show them some love from the Sharks.
Of course, no story on a live performance would be complete without pictures! Check them out below. :)
- Check out Kelly and the Hermanos on Facebook!
- Event page and ticket details for their upcoming album release.
Love & Sweet Underwater Westerns,
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The group, composed of MC/songwriter Sonny Shotz, producer/manager Alexander Mendoza, and producer/engineer Mik Beats, came together in 2010 and has released two mix tapes Undeclared (2010) and The Drive In (2011). This past Tuesday they released a 17-track album, Generation X. Inspired by a diverse range of musical styles and by coupling socially conscious lyrics with high-energy production, the 17-track compilation holds appeal to fans of a varying range of genres including pop, indie, rock, hip-hop, techno, and country. The Dean's List are the flagship group of aveNUE Music Partnerships, a new indie platform designed to help distribute and promote artists through strategic brand and media partnerships.
Check out Generation X in our Featured Section or click their awesome site theme below enjoy & download the album. PROTIP: Before you get down to the full album, check out the video for the single "Youth," below.
For more awesomeness check out The Dean's List on Facebook and Twitter.
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One of our favorite bands, Lotus, just dropped their new, self-titled album last week on SCI Fidelity Records- and we can't stop listening to it!
This is their fourth full-length studio album with 11 tracks ranging from ambient to pulsating beats, with hip-hop style vocals. Lotus slightly veered from their previous sound and found the perfect mix of organic and electronic sound that is sure to attract an array of listeners.
Check out their awesome new tracks, and let us know what you think. Click here now to listen to the album on Grooveshark or click below!


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How To: Make Martha Stewart Cut Paper Wall Decor
While flipping through one of this month's magazines, we came across an advertisement for Martha Stewart products. Beautifully put together as always, but something in particular caught our eye. Click through the jump to see our step by step guide to making these adorable paper cut outs so they can adorn your walls for just the cost of the frame.
The supply list is short: scissors, rubber cement, craft knife, white copy paper, colored paper or fabric, white card stock and a square frame.
To start simply fold a piece of copy paper (that has been squared off) into quarters. Like making snowflakes when you were little (or last Christmas depending on how arts and crafts you are!)
Cut out shapes from your paper. Keep in mind how the designs will attach to each other in the final display.
It's ok to open it up to take a peek, just fold it back the way it came undone and you'll be set!
Next trace your copy paper pattern onto your piece of white card stock. We found a mechanical pencil worked well for this.
With your copy paper pattern close by, look to see which holes will be cut out. We marked them off with an "x" just to clear up any confusion once we started cutting things out.
Using a craft knife, cut along the lines you traced, making sure to get each corner so the paper doesn't pull.
Take a look at your cutout against different colors of paper and chose one that you think works well with the spaces in your home.
Using Rubber Cement, apply glue to the backside of your new cutout cardstock. Allow it to dry for just a few seconds and place it firmly onto your colored paper. Your new paper cut outs are ready to hang in any square frame!
Don't be afraid to experiment by using fabric instead of colored paper, or colored paper instead of white card stock. MIx and match your colors for the seasons or just to fit your mood.
Photos by Sarahrae and advertisement from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
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I would like this if it were only one or 2 on the wall, mixed with more personal items (photographs, beloved art prints, etc. )
But a whole wall of these seems too impersonal.
Cute Puppy!
no offense but I learnt this when I was in Kindergarten.
I actually have a bunch of these in my office from a kirigami a-day calendar. If you cut varying designs on different color papers then stack them it looks pretty cool too.
But can you decorate with paper snowflakes year round?
looks cool. would never work in my space though.
Just a side note for anyone who cares: I bought the nickle plated bed in the photo and am impressed at how rugged it is. You could clamp an outboard motor to this thing and water ski behind it. Well, if it floated - I'm sure you get the point.
i like this idea.. and Chris--that's a beautiful bed.
Does anyone know what rug is in the top photo? Thanks!
Thanks, Chris - Annapolis--I wondered.
rjrj- The rug in the original advertisement from Martha Stewart.... is in fact from Martha herself.
On the ad it's labeled: Block Quilt Rug
does anyone know who makes that bed? thx.
sigh. never mind. ;)
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All falcons are birds of the open country, and the Merlin is no exception, even though its primary breeding range in North America is within the boreal forest north to the tree line, occurring in Ohio as spring and fall migrants. They do not hunt in the forest itself, but around the edges and openings, and especially over and around the shorelines of the many lakes that abound there.
Merlins most often nest in trees throughout most of their range, and, like all falcons, do not build a nest of their own. Previous years' nests of magpies, ravens and other species are utilized. At northern range limits, nesting is accomplished right on the ground. The usual clutch of five eggs hatch some four weeks later and the young are ready to fly at four to five weeks.
Adult male Merlins acquire their beautiful blue-gray dorsal plumage, which is most striking among the lighter subspecies, during their second year. Females remain brown and look virtually identical to the young of the year. Several thin, whitish bars across the tail (in all plumages), which are most apparent from underneath, are good field marks.
Even though Merlins feed upon small birds throughout most of the year, during fall migration they pursue large dragonflies with great zest, capturing and devouring them on the wing in a couple of gulps. Such flights are not especially exciting to watch, but, when the Merlin is in pursuit of a small bird, it so outclasses its intended victim as to leave the observer feeling sorry for it.
Sometimes Merlins merely play with other birds, especially swallows, making a game of it, as if to show off their superior abilities. I saw my first one in Winton Woods near Cincinnati, Ohio in April 1, 1953 while on Ranger patrol. That falcon appeared to be after a tree swallow, until further observation revealed that the two were merely engaged in a playful game of tag. Swallows, of course, are no mean fliers themselves; the aerobatics performed by these two left me breathless. I have since, watched them playing with Tree Swallows on several occasions. They would take turns stooping at each other, describing giant Vs of a hundred feet or more, Merlin chasing Swallow for a few passes, then Swallow chasing Merlin, as if the rules of the game had already been set. They would suddenly switch roles; it seemed unnatural to see a swallow chase a merlin. A potentially dangerous game too, I thought, because the lesser bird might not know just when the falcon might decide to quit playing!
The American Merlin, known until recently as the pigeon hawk, is a close relative of the European form. It was a popular bird of the nobility when the sport of falconry reached its peak in medieval times. Being a true falcon, the merlin enjoyed the same noble status as the Peregrine and Gyrfalcon. In medieval Europe, the Merlin was the ladie's bird, so long as she happened to be a queen or princess. Its docile and unsuspicious nature allows for easy training. But it is also easily lost because of its strong inclination to carry its quarry over the hill and out of sight after the catch.
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I have hopes that, one day, the following subjects will not immediately draw the ire of "that one guy" everyone knows.
Frankenstein's Monster being called "Frankenstein".
Even if it isn't safe to assume most people know the difference between Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, I think it is safe to assume that 95% of the time, whenever someone uses the name "Frankenstein," everyone's on the same page of who we're talking about, so there's no point in being an ass about it. Dinosaur Comics has addressed this issue in the past. Really guys.
Movies/shows calling magazines "clips".
Let's be honest: unless you're someone way into guns, you probably don't know the difference between these two things. That's fine, no one really expects you to, and for the most part they both serve the same basic function (giving the gun bullets to shoot). But if you ever decide to watch an action movie with a particularly pedantic firearms enthusiast, be prepared to hear a lot of audible groans any time someone doesn't properly label what is going into the gun, because if you can't trust a movie to be accurate and realistic in its terminology, who the fuck CAN you trust?
The words "ironic" and "literally" being used flexibly.
It is literally impossible to use either of these words at any point in conversation (mostly online) without someone feeling the itching need to explain, in depth, what "ironic" and "literally" TRULY, ACTUALLY, AND EXACTLY mean, and there is absolutely no circumstance that should allow any deviance from those definitions. Even Merriam-Webster accepts the flexibility of both of these words, so maybe we can stop sounding like some persnickety old men who say "cool" should only ever refer to temperature?
When people call themselves "grammar nazis," what they usually mean is that if you're going to use words with common homophones, you'd better be damn sure you're using the right one, or else everything you say will forever carry the stigma of being uttered by a shit-eating moron who can't tell the difference between a contraction and a cock in his ass. There is never an instance where someone can mix up "then" and "than," without the reader being able to clearly discern from context what they mean, and unless we're prepared to address every split infinitive, comma splice, fragmented sentence, and dangling participle while we have our red pen of who-gives-a-fuck uncapped, I suggest we all just keep cool.
Calling a tomato a vegetable.
Everyone on Earth has at one point referred to a tomato as a vegetable only to be corrected by someone saying "it's actually a fruit, not a vegetable." The rule of thumb is pretty easy: if it has seeds, it's a fruit, and if not, it's a vegetable. Come on, how can you NOT GET THIS? But what about cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, etc? The truth is, being a fruit and being a vegetable are not mutually exclusive, as one is a botanical term, and the other is culinary. Scientists got a rein on fruits, but got no shits to give about what the fuck vegetables are; it's up to chefs to contribute the shits to identifying vegetables, which mostly has to do with how it's being used in a dish, and is pretty arbitrary. Basically, if you call a tomato either a fruit or a vegetable, you're right. But if you try to correct someone and say it's one or the other, you're a shithead.


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The Cerrado is a massive tropical savannah in Brazil, and is the most biologically rich savannah in the world. It houses over 1600 animal species, including the Maned Wolf, Ocelot, Hyacinth Macaw, and Giant Anteater, and also about 10,000 species of vascular plants. Altogether, the Cerrado holds 5% of life on earth, but due to farming, fires, and other human-based effects, this ecosystem is fading fast. To learn more about the Cerrado and how you can help protect it, go to wwf.org.uk.
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Read about the federal district court victory upholding the constitutionality of the Arizona 20-week abortion restriction to protect the health of women and the lives of unborn children who are capable of feeling pain. BDF is legal consultant to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, who argued the case against the ACLU and CRR representing 3 late-term abortion providers. Read the decision, the transcript of the oral argument, the statute, and learn about the November 5, 2012 oral argument.
Gestational surrogacy brokers are increasingly promoting state laws to sanction contract pregnancy agreements that commodify women as "wombs for rent," and treat children as disposable commodities. Learn about the policy implications including paid contract pregnancy, paid contract abortion and the medical dangers to women undergoing hormone injections and surgical transfer of a third parties' human embryo.
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The innovative "Signs of Hope" legislation drafted by Bioethics Defense Fund has been enacted for the first time, and is now in development at the Louisiana Department of Health. The law requires abortion clinics to post 16 x 20 signs that give women information about their rights and alternatives, and features a web address that converts to a mobile format when it is accessed by an iPhone or any mobile device.
Studies show that 64% of American women felt pressured into abortion, and that they often don't know their rights and alternatives. The "Signs of Hope" inform women that they can't be forced to abort, that the father must provide child support even if he's offered to pay for the abortion, that adoptive parents may pay costs of prenatal care and childbirth, and that there are many agencies able to help the women during and after the pregnancy.
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Love the side table. Any idea where I could get it?
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Thanks for your interest in this modern side table. I was unable to locate this one, but I did find a similar one that may be a nice alternative here: http://bit.ly/1kkSTL1. I hope this helps, have a great day!
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Earlier this summer, the MET held its annual Gala, a fundraiser frequented by celebrities, socialites, politicians, and other people of note, and popularized in the media as the fashion event of the year. The theme, as I'm sure you already know, was PUNK: Chaos to Couture. If it was uncertain whether punk was dead before the MET announced that this would be the title of their Spring 2013 costume exhibit, this certainly made it official. At the very least, it was the final nail in the coffin. But whatever! It was fun to see celebrities interpret (or misinterpret) the meaning of punk, and to visit the exhibit and learn about the history of the movement through a fashion lens.
Labels who were both influencers of and influenced by the 1970s movement include Vivienne Westwood, Rodarte, Burberry, Alexander McQueen, and more designer names no one can afford. And while the sentiment behind the musicians, models, and general youth that embraced punk has long been gone, the themes still reappear time after time in fashion. I'm a strong believer that there's still a way to incorporate punk pieces today without going all Hot Topic on your wardrobe. So without further ado, check out how us Miss KL ladies embrace the punk movement, without feeling like fourteen year old mall rats again.
1.) The MKL Collective Layering Dress
2.) The Motel Anika Leather Zip Dress
4.) The Your Eyes Lie Hotter than Hot Dress
Right to left:
1.) The Tripp NYC Pleated Mini Skirt
2.) The MKL Collective Whatever Circle Skirt
3.) The See You Monday Clueless Garter Legging
Right to Left:
1.) The Tripp NYC Faux Leather Romper
2.) The UNIF Metal Moto Jacket
3.) The Blaque Market Beat 'Em Up shorts
Clockwise from top left:
1.) The Fashionology Skull Bangle
2.) *MKL Accessories No Apologies Spiked Finger Clutch
3.) The *MKL Accessories For the Win Glasses
4.) The Felony Spiked iPhone case
1.) The Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye - AKA the most classic punk boot ever.
3.) The EXCLUSIVE Jeffrey Campbell Lilith boot
4.) The UNIF Hellraiser in EXCLUSIVE Lilac
Hope this helps you get a piece of the action. If you're in NYC, don't forget to check out the exhibit at the MET. It's running until August 14th and it's 100% free. Peace out.


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I bought some fish oil soft gel capsules (1000 mg) because my grandma recommended it to me. I heard it also helps you lose more weight when combined with exercise/good diet. Is this true?
Also…you have fishy breath?
(Did I also mention I've seriously been considering stripping for money? It looks difficult, but the pay is really nice — from what I've heard — and I absolutely HATE conventional jobs with a passion. So boring! Stripping seems like a great way to exercise, get used to interacting/conversing with lots of different people, and try my hand at flirting all in one. Just what I need! So…time to get in shape!)
Here's my game plan for the week.
I'm going to try to go to the gym twice a day, starting tomorrow (too late to go twice today, and I have work that really needs to get done at home). I'm thinking going around 11am and then 7pm, cardio each time. I know I should try and lift weights or something, but for a quick fix, cardio will do.
Except my shins always hurt when I run, even when I'm at a comfortable pace and I don't push myself very hard (something I know I'm guilty of). Le sigh.
Going to the grocery store in a few minutes and I'm going to pick up a few veggies and some tuna. Planning on eating basically salads and some chicken and tuna for the rest of the week, because obviously what I'm doing right now isn't doing anything.
Also considering trying that Jilian Michaels detox water thing, even though I drink lots of unsweetened iced black tea every day. Hmm.
Honestly, just want to lose 5 lbs this week, whether that's water weight or not, and eventually make my boobs smaller and face slimmer. Back problems and small shirts/big boobs are not a good combination. And no one likes a fat face. I certainly don't! Can I blame depression on this weight gain?
My life just took some crazy turns. But I'm back for now!
Current weight: somewhere between 144-148 lbs.
This. Sucks. I've never been this heavy. I maintained 135 all through college, which sucked in its own right, but now I've gained 10 lbs from being back home! Must be all the food.
I want to look good when I meet up with some friends next week, so I'm back here to scour through tumblr and find what I need.
Goal weight is still 120-115 lbs. Want to lose around 30 lbs, could stand to lose 20 lbs.
Attempting to lose 5 lbs in a week. Wish me luck!
As far as thighs go, I can totally see where it's just fat now, and it's all jiggly and gross and I don't like how it looks at all! I wouldn't wear out as many jeans if I got rid of it and got a thigh gap, which would be lovely to have.
Double chin: Gotta go. I want a lovely, slim face. I've got the bone structure for it, I can tell, I just don't know how to get from point A to point B in terms of fat loss.
I gravitate more toward fruit because it's generally sweeter, but now I'm wondering if this is a problem I'm having with losing weight — because of the amount of natural sugar in the fruits. Think apples, grapes, tangerines, strawberries, etc.
What are your favorite vegetables to snack on throughout the day?
I need to stick to some sort of plan when it comes to food, but I have no idea how to go about that, since I eat cafeteria food. I could try and find a schedule, yes, but I don't know what the best options are, what I should avoid at each meal, etc.
I can work out and think I'm eating healthy, but I'm not seeing any change, and I need someone to actually guide me through the process of eating healthier.
March 4, 2012:
Bust: 37.5" (36C)
Waist: 29"
Hips: 37"
Thighs (left and right): 23" and 23"
My boobs got bigger. ;_;
Still going to workout a crap-ton, but I'm definitely trying to eat healthier now. I bought like, three packages of celery (I like to eat the hearts, but buying a single package of just celery hearts is about $3 more than the regular stalks). Anyway, sidetracked.
I've definitely gained a bit more fat in my lower stomach, even though my weight has stayed the same. Ugh. Started drinking a lot more water, despite the fact that I had a soda yesterday. I kind of have a little more motivation to look good now, and no, it's not a boy.
Kind of a longshot, I know, but I've always wondered what it would be like to be an actress. So, I might as well look good when I go into auditions. I'll be more comfortable with myself if I lose the weight, and that's always fantastic. :)
Yes. I'll take measurements in just a second. Though I'm sure it's either gotten bigger or stayed the same.
Maybe I'll update tonight, maybe tomorrow. Who knows.
Oh, absolutely! I'll follow you so I can keep an eye on what's going on in your life. :)
Good luck to you as well!
I work out, on average, about 5-6 days a week. For approximately an hour each day, save for Thursdays, which is two hours. I love my workouts, and I find them a challenge.
Riddle me this?
Going to take measurements soon, but honestly, I've just been in a funk. I haven't really been feeling boxing at all this semester, and I don't understand why, because it was so fun last semester! If I skip any gym days, it's usually boxing. Like I did today. And on Monday, even though I needed to study for exams. Sigh.
Family issues back home have made my workouts not as exciting as they used to be. I went to Zumba yesterday, and normally I have a blast, but yesterday I just went through the motions and didn't really enjoy myself at all. I don't like this.
I've also been drinking a bit more soda than I should, which isn't good. I've also been sleeping most of the time during the day, aside from my classes, because I've been up so late as of recent. And that means less eating, as in, skipping meals to sleep. Probably even worse.
I suppose I'm just getting a bit discouraged. I've been going about this for over a year now, and I really haven't seen any change. I feel some change in my body, but not to the extent I want. I'm sick of feeling like this, but nothing happens!
I'm going to go drink a ton of water now, and take a shower, and do homework, and go to sleep at a reasonable time tonight. Hopefully getting back on track with that will make me feel better, and I won't be so tired all the time, and eat and drink bad things.
I had one over the weekend and I'm thinking it's the culprit.
Feeling particularly huge this morning and, embarrassingly so, a bit…err…gassy.
Maybe this is the day I learn to fly? Ahahaha!
Anyway, what's a good substitute for soda? I've noticed that I really don't like the taste of soda too much, it's just the carbonation that I want…but is it the carbonation that causes bloating/gas? I hate the word 'gas' by the way. Gross! :P
Just figured I'd ask, 'cause I don't want to be flying around the gym when I should be working out. Don't want everyone to get jealous, you know.
I feel like I eat enough sometimes, but other times I just barely get enough to make 1,200. Like, when I think I'm hungry, I just sit there and let it go on for a couple hours, while drinking something like water or green tea or (yes) soda. I can't tell if I'm really hungry or not, so I just sit there until it passes or until I realize that I better go get something to eat before the dining hall switches from 'breakfast' to 'lunch' to 'dinner'.
Anyone else get this way? How do I know when I'm truly hungry, and when I'm just eating because I'm bored?
I am, however, trying to combat this, and I've been eating a lot of apples lately. At least one or two a day, when I get hungry. People tell me to not eat a lot of fruit because of the sugars, so what sort of vegetables do you all like to eat?
Taken directly from my "Measurements" page!
February 1, 2012:
Bust: 36" (36C)
Waist: 26"
Hips: 37"
Thighs (left and right): 22" and 22.5"
(Aren't these the same measurements from last year?!)
Tell me what you think.
Here's my gym/workout schedule that I've been sticking to:
I used a calculator for my BMR and it said it's 1445; I then multiplied that by I THINK 1.75 or something, because the chart I was using told me that was what I should multiply it by if I was very active. I don't remember numbers, but you smart people should know what I'm talking about. ^_^ Anyway, the number I received from there was 2492.625 (rounding to 2490). Now, according to what I read, if I eat less than 2,490 calories, I should lose weight, eat exactly that and maintain weight, or eat more than that and gain weight. BUT, I have to eat at least 1,200 calories to support myself and get out of starvation mode. Are these stats correct?
It's really hard to eat more than 1,200 because for me, I feel like I'll gain weight if I eat more than that — but it's really the opposite, it seems, because eating less will make my body hold onto weight. It's all a mental thing. Anyway, I want to get it right this year! What's a good amount of calories I should be eating, bearing in mind my exercise schedule, if I want to lose weight? I'm aiming for around 20lbs.
I'll start taking measurements today, and do so every wednesday, since it just seems perfect that this year is a leap year and there are five wednesdays. I'll post an update with my measurements in a moment. If I don't see any changes in my body by the end of February, then I've got to seriously reevaluate what I'm doing. I don't think it's exercise, because I push myself all the time, and it's still a challenge for me.
Can I lose 8lbs by the end of February? We shall see!
Thanks so very much! This is actually my ~secret~ side fitspo blog, so I never expected to get birthday wishes here! And happy unbirthday to you, unless today is your birthday also, then happy birthday!
Shit's magical, I tell you. Now I actually don't mind eating something in the morning. I tossed in two whole bananas, about 1/2 cup orange juice, some frozen strawberries/blueberries/blackberries, and three tablespoons of plain greek yogurt. It's really good!
My school has a smoothie kiosk in its SUB — student union building. Basically, a giant lounge/cafeteria/bookstore. Anyway, they charge about four dollars for a small, which I think it ridiculous, plus I don't even know what they're using to make their smoothies. It tastes nothing like mine. Not to mention, they add "boosters" — like a shot of green tea or some protein thing — if you ask for them. After ordering your smoothie, like five minutes later, it separates into this gross, clear liquid on top, and 'fruit chunks' on the bottom. Na-sty.
So this is a nice change. Probably not the best thing to drink when you're cold AND it's roughly 37 degrees out, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. Best thing, though, is that even though my blender is a single-serving blender, I always add way more ingredients than usual, so now it's two servings. One for now and one before I go to the gym! Or after the gym, which ever.
Boxing tonight, by the way. It's going to kick my ass.
Haven't felt those in about, oh, six or seven months.
Only yesterday did I get some sort of period. It's not blood (at least, it's not red), but it's something, and I couldn't be happier. I haven't had my period since late July, and that was still sporadic, even on the pill, which I am not on right now. Do you think it's this exercise I'm doing? Getting my body back in shape, therefore my body is 'working' properly again?
Whatever the reason, I'm glad.
I thought I'd love to not have my period, but after such a long time, you begin to wonder if something's the matter with you. Also, I had an examination before, and there was nothing that would prevent me from not having it. So I suppose it's just been really stressful for me, and now this working out and feeling good and getting things done is a nice change of pace for my body.
-endorses exercise-
I was just, you know, checkin' myself out this morning in the mirror, and when I turned sideways, my stomach looked a little flatter! Yay! Bonus points: when I exhale and watch myself, I can see the indentations of my abs. Haha, that's good, right? Of course it is!
Looks like throwing myself headfirst into my workouts and going all out really does work!
(Eating lots of good food helps, too.)
This might be completely obvious to someone else, but I really don't know what to do.
While I was swimming today, I always make it a sort of challenge to see how long I can swim and hold my breath underwater. Kind of silly, I know, but I've gotten pretty far. It's a fairly normal-sized pool, only 25 yards (75 feet), and I can swim underwater/hold my breath until a little past 3/4ths of the way. This is usually on my first or second lap, but when I go to my third/fourth/fifth/etc lap, it always decreases, and I don't like that. I just get tired, and my lungs start to hurt after a while. My goal is to finally be able to swim the entire length holding my breath, and then perhaps swim back a little ways.
Stating for new people just seeing this via the tag: I swim like a dolphin — you know, that undulating movement — except that my hands are not pointed out, they're against my sides. Don't know if that makes a difference.
I'd just like to increase my endurance in general, so I can do things like 2 hour workouts and feel tired, but not like my heart's gonna blow and my throat's dry as the desert. Exaggerating a little, but not by much. What's a good way to increase my endurance?
It's over at 7, so I still have time. Considering eating something before I go out.
I haven't a clue what to put, and I don't want to leave it out, because it is a pretty good workout!
Haha, I'm going swimming this afternoon with my friends. I told myself I wasn't going to work out, but it's been ages since I've been swimming, so I thought I'd get back on the horse! Of course, I swim differently, as I've stated before.
New followers: I can't swim normally, I was never taught. Instead I only know how to do two things: doggy paddle and swim like a dolphin (though not like how they teach you — my arms are held at my side, and my hands are like fins).
So, the schedule is as follows:
This is really just here for my own purposes. -shrugs- I have no idea why you followers like me, I'm quite boring! ;)
Would really love to go workout now, even though my whole body hurts. However, if I do go workout now, my total time for working out today would be four hours. I would just run to sword-fighting afterwards, and I really should eat something for dinner this time. A proper dinner, that is.
Haha, I've got to cool my jets before I get burnout.
Any of you get like this?
So I'm just working on homework and catching up on notes for some of my classes. I'll reblog some fitspo things too, because those are always lovely to see.
So I decided, on a whim, that I would attend both Zumba and Butts, Guts, and Thighs tonight. They take an hour each. I. AM. SO. SORE. Not to mention, I am dripping sweat. My back is totally soaked, which is pretty disgusting, but I'm kinda proud of it. Zumba was lots of fun, though I came in about ten minutes late because I was lollygagging. I definitely feel like I'm getting better at it, and I'm way more energetic about the dance moves (which for me is a big deal, because I don't dance at all!). I still noticed I'm a little stiff, but hey, this is only the second class of the semester. I'll be FANTASTIC at this in no time.
I now have a
smoothie maker blender.
I want to make smoothies.
Yet, I do not know how loud it is, and I do not want to upset the people in my hall/next door if I make smoothies all day, every day.
Tell me to do it. :D


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14 ways to slash your expenses in 2014
Boost your bottom line in the new year with these budget cuts.
With the new year approaching, it's time to get your financial house in order.
No matter what mistakes you made in 2013, you get a do-over in 2014. The beginning of the year is a great time to make changes that will boost your bottom line going forward. But before you can make a plan to save money, you have to find out where your money's going. If you use an online budget tool or computer program to track your spending, run some reports and evaluate where your money went. If you don't have any records, write down every penny you spend for a month.
"It's hard to figure out where you're overspending until you know where you're spending," says Jean Chatzky, author of "Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security."
Once you've got a record, do some analysis. The first question, obviously, is whether your outgoing funds exceeds your income. If you've got a mountain of credit card debt, and every month you spend more than you take in, you need make some changes.
"This can happen to smart people, to anybody, to responsible people," says Beverly Harzog, author of the new book "Confessions of a Credit Junkie: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid the Mistakes I Made." Her problems were caused by overspending when she was young, but others have ended up in debt because of job loss, medical problems or other issues beyond their control. Solving the problem, however, is up to them. "It is your problem and you have to fix it, regardless of how it happened," Harzog says.
Even if your expenses don't exceed your income, drilling down into your spending may reveal places you can painlessly cut costs to have more money for retirement, a home down payment or an exotic vacation.
The best spending plan for you may not be the best plan for your neighbor. We've all heard the cliché about cutting out the morning latte, but that isn't going to work for everyone, especially those who never buy lattes. "If you value that takeout coffee – if it puts a little joy in your day – I don't believe that's what you should cut," Chatzky says.
For some people, cutting out the morning latte won't make a dent. They may have to look at more painful cuts, such as moving to cheaper housing or choosing public rather than private schools. "Sometimes the little trims here and there aren't enough," Chatzky says.
Cook more at home. "We eat so frequently on the go these days," Chatzky says. "The evidence is gone before you get home." Anyone who can read can cook, and the Internet is full of websites with easy, healthy recipes.
Save on groceries by shopping store sales and using coupons. It's true that a lot of coupons are for junk food, but that doesn't mean you can't save with coupons, particularly on personal care and cleaning products. Store sales can provide even bigger savings. Many products go on sale every two, three or six months. Watch the sales cycles on products you use, and stock up when prices are lowest.
Look for happy hours and restaurant deals. For many people, drinks and dinner with friends are a big part of socializing. If you don't want to give that up but you want to spend less, find restaurants with 2-for-1 drinks and free or cheap appetizers and make those your dinner. Join restaurant email clubs to get coupons you can use to cut the price of restaurant meals.
Call your cable TV and Internet provider and ask for a better deal. As more users abandon cable and more competitors get into the market, companies want to hang on to customers. That means they're ready to make a deal. You'll get the best deals from the customer retention department, which is where you call to cancel. "The last time I did this, I saved close to $50 a month," says Liz Weston, author of "Deal with Your Debt: Free Yourself from What You Owe."
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Many of the older generations used to say to take care of your pennies and the dollars would take care of themselves.
I have observed how others handle their money and I believe the earlier generations were right.
Those who lived through the depression or just had hard times, considered a penny valuable. Even with inflation and devaluing of the penny, my mother still went to great lengths to save those pennies. It served her well. She had twice as much as those who had 4 times the income.
Those who only ask what the payment is, when buying, will probably never get ahead. since the total price is most important. Some of the stuff they buy with low payments are worn out before they are paid for.
It is the attitude. People used to take a lot of pride in what they saved and if they made a good buy. Now they want to live extravagantly, spending too much for their home and vehicles. They want to spend money to impress others.
People do much better if they budget their money and know what they can afford. It is best to live a little below our means.
From Bentonvillian:
"Those who lived through the depression or just had hard times, considered a penny valuable. Even with inflation and devaluing of the penny, my mother still went to great lengths to save those pennies. It served her well. She had twice as much as those who had 4 times the income."
I think that's the point really, don't you? As a society we're going back into depression mode for the middle and under classes. Forget the existence if a vibrant middle class. For the past 4 decades or so America has embraced the policy of redistribution of wealth into the hands of a privileged few at the top of the economic pyramid. So yeah, reset, you're back in the great depression if you're not on the very top.
Your economic system is predicated upon:
a) Privatized gains versus socialized losses for the Wall Street Banker/financial services sector class
b) Internalized profit versus externalized risk/expenses for the "job creator" class
c) Socialism for the aristocracy versus laissez-faire capitalism for the masses
So yes, indeed, prepare to do more with less regardless of how hard you work for the foreseeable future.
Bills like Heating and Air, it's not so clear cuts as some might lead you to believe. Ditto for the Mortgage and Car note. You have to have somewhere to Live and a way to get to work. If you can afford a brand new what ever, don't let posters make you feel you don't deserve it. Tomorrow not's promised to anyone. WE are here to enjoy life as we plan for our retirement years. Years which are also not promised to anyone. So it's a matter of finding a Balance.
Pennies are not going to change your life unless you find one worth far more than a penny. So I get the attitude concept but stating how a person who saved twice as much as a person making 4 times the income really sends the wrong attitude. The Attitude should be to also make 4 times the income. Then you can save a heck of ton more. If things go wrong for a person making far less, that person has far less income to get out of a hole.
The Attitude is making far more in income plus saving more. If you omit one, you are potential putting yourself in a bad position in the future.
WITH the cost of just living a bare minimum I too have made cuts ! rent went up $30 per month and everything has gone up as well ! And my company has said "no pay raises this year "! which means we must cut out as much as we can! no more magazines ,,no newspapers ,,and cut out going to movies ! Since I live within walking distance to work and stores,, my car will sit in carport
more ! by driving only once or twice a week and only going less that 40 miles I can go one to two
months between fill ups ! And shopping for new goods is out ! used goods stores like "Goodwill" will give me what I want at a much lower price ! make things last longer by fixing it when it breaks ! sometimes this will make a coffee pot lasts longer,,,and replacing things only
when they cannot be fixed is a good way to make money lasts longer ! Remember we the people
have the power to make changes come "BOYCOTT" works ! if we were to stop using a product or
service then we can make companies lower their prices or go out of business ! we can survive.
best way to save money---is don't spend it ---gyy
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Sometimes the road to wealth isn't paved at all
Published on - August 19th, 2013 (Modified on - August 23rd, 2013) (by Lisa Aberle)
This post is by staff writer Lisa Aberle.
Is financial security eluding you? Maybe you should move to North Dakota. In 2012, North Dakota's economy grew by 13.4 percent, which was significantly more than any other state. And according to this cost of living calculator, a $70,000 salary has the buying power of a $100,000 salary in Los Angeles.
But perhaps you don't want to move to the fourth least densely populated state. And moving anywhere is a total pain. Still, is it possible that moving to a lower cost of living area coupled with a decent salary could make a big difference to your bottom line? The short answer is yes, of course.
No matter where you live, it's not really about how much you earn, and it's not even about how much you spend. What really matters is your gap, or the difference between what you earn and what you spend. That gap is something I have tried to exploit to the best of my ability, first by spending as little as possible and then by earning as much as I possibly can.
Part of my plan is accidental. A Midwesterner by birth, and now by choice, I fortunately find myself living in a low cost of living region of the U.S. There are pockets of expensive areas to be found in the Midwest, but overall the Midwest has a relatively low cost of living. We have to have something to compensate for the snow and humidity, right?
Let's just talk about the problems first: Low cost of living areas aren't all they're cracked up to be. Despite North Dakota's robust economy, many areas have depressed economies. Take my county, for example. It's full of "bedroom" communities, communities where people shop and work out of the community and then sleep and socialize at home. Many of the small towns are trying to revive their Main Streets, but it's hard to compete, and the battle to stay in business gets more difficult every year.
Part of my county's problem is that many people drive out of the county for work, because there aren't many jobs available. Actually, since I'm kind of specialized, when I was employed full-time, I had to drive about 100 miles a day (round trip) to find a job that matched my qualifications. Fortunately, within an hour's drive, there are several small cities, each with more employment options.
Driving a lot has its own costs, but employers are offering more flexibility with working. With longer work days and telecommuting, location is less important to jobs than it used to be.
Even though I am no longer a full-time employee, I have three part-time jobs. Two of the three part-time jobs aren't location-dependent at all. That means I can work from home, saving money on clothes, food (sometimes) and most important, transportation costs. But it also means I could live in a low cost of living area and command a higher salary from a higher cost of living area. Theoretically.
Real estate
For most people, their housing costs are the biggest part of the budget. Even in a low cost of living area, housing markets can make a huge difference to your bottom line and your long-term goals.
I've read many comments about astronomical housing prices in certain areas, prices that prevent many people from becoming homeowners at all. I don't know how people can afford a modest $500,000 house on a regular salary. Our first house was 1,250 square feet, crookedly sitting (bad foundation) on 2.4 acres. It set us back $50,000, and, as a bonus, the burgeoning mice population was thrown in absolutely free. According to Zillow.com, the median home price in my town is a whopping $56,000, so our first house was below average (in more ways than just the price, actually).
I know you're not jealous of our first house and its quirks, but doesn't $50,000 have a much better ring to it without the extra zero?
Just to show you the difference in housing markets, even in close communities, compare the median home price in my town ($56,000) with that in the same in the city where I work ($156,000), just 50 miles away.
Imagine the difference $100,000 would make to your long-term financial goals. A smaller mortgage means lower monthly responsibilities which could mean a larger gap between earning and spending…for 15 to 30 years. That is one reason why many people live in the small towns surrounding the small cities: they can reap the benefits of the higher city salaries while also reaping the benefits of cheaper housing.
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Like I said above, I've tried to increase my gap as much as possible. Living in a low cost area of living is just one weapon in my arsenal, but I know my choices aren't for everyone. Some people would prefer to have the normal nightlife, instead of our four-legged variety. Or they would prefer to avoid the gravel roads (that's where the unpaved part of the title comes in) of some low cost of living areas. Or they just want some excitement of any kind. But these choices work for me in other ways, too, so I am happy to keep doing my thang of living here. And reaping the benefits of a low cost of living is just icing on the cake.
I believe that the cost of living can make a huge difference to anyone's financial success. Would you be willing to move to a location with a lower cost of living if you could improve your financial situation? Do you think this is something most people think about?
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The difference in housing is huge. We're currently living in Boston but my wife is from Pensacola, FL and we're considering moving there in the near future. Houses are 1/3-1/2 as expensive there, which makes such a big difference in our long-term financial plans. Granted, there are plenty of other factors to consider as well, but housing is one of, if not the, biggest.
I agree with you Matt. Housing can be a huge factor much like the case with us. We live in south Florida but when I talk to family in SC they are just shocked at how much houses in good neighborhoods and school districts go for. We were looking at an area and for what we could afford we would have gotten a two bedroom. I am all for moving to another place to get more value but right now we have decided to wait. The boys are in high school and it seems a little unfair to them now plus we just bought home. When they graduate we are off to looking at a cheaper location. Since my income is made online I can move anywhere as long as my laptop works and I have internet connection. Sometimes you have to be willing to make sacrifices to get what you say you want and to get ahead.
Houses are cheaper but price out insurance before you think P'cola is a great deal. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but my family lives there, and in Baldwin County, AL, and it's a shocker!
Sometimes you don't need to be in a different place at all. We live in a $200k house in a development that has houses from $179k to $300k. The development being built right next door – same school system and everything – starts at $500k for a gigantic house. We could have gotten a mortgage and gotten one of those. Honestly though, I rather live in the smaller older house and keep the money in the bank.
I totally agree with this. My wife and I were living in a $160k house in the middle of a neighborhood containing houses from $130k to $280k. We sold our house and moved into a small neighborhood of $120k houses just a few miles away. Even better though, we bought a foreclosure (that needed about $10k) of repairs for $75k.
Instant equity, plus the ability to pay off the mortgage in less than 5 years. We're loving it.
Moving to a cheaper area generally works best if you can take your salary with you. As someone who may be facing this choice soon (moving from NYC to midwest) I have to say my greatest fear is losing my job.
Plus, moving from a walking city to a less urban area adds to the cost of transportation, home maintenance, travel.
But I do long to have a backyard with a grill…
Another Midwesterner here! I've lived in many other parts of the country and ultimately decided to come back home where I can afford to save and live a comfortable life. I'm extremely lucky that I'm in sales, work from home (when not at a client site) and can live anywhere. I work in technology so I'm making a Silicon Valley salary in the Midwest which is pretty great and is helping me to get to my goal of FI much faster.
I don't know how many people consider the difference, but it can be a huge one. My wife is from San Diego, and her parents still live there. We lived there when we were first married and the cost of living and the housing is just crazy. Our first place was a 500 sq. foot apartment that was five miles from the border. Now that we live in the Midwest, our 1,500 sq. foot house cost the same as that apartment did. Yes, we give up things, but I'd much rather have the ability to have our money work better for us.
Our local paper recently had an article on housing costs in the two counties in our area. One had average housing costs on the order of $130K, and the neighboring county about $220K. The thing is, it's really easy to live in the cheaper county, but take advantage of all the amenities in the more expensive county. Most days I don't even need a car to do so. =)
I never much understood the need to live "underfoot" a large city. Yes, there may be lots to do, but many people I know who moved to large cities to do all of these things never go out due to working too much, or not having the money to because of living costs…what's the point then?
Personally, I don't think I'd mind living somewhere cheap for a while to save up money until I could afford to live in the areas I want. Also, although it's nice to take part in local activities I find that I tend to travel more for my recreations anyway…so as long as it's safe and cheap and somewhat diverse it doesn't matter where I live.
Though I live in a global city, I bought my house in the less trendy neighborhood next to the trendy neighborhood, with access to the same activities (and actually closer to many, ironically), for about $200 less per month in taxes, and $500 less in housing costs. Also access to the same jobs…in fact, I walk across the street to go to work.
I think it depends on your personality type. Friends of mine try to talk me into moving to Toronto because there are more events, better dining options, more things to do, better shopping, etc.
I'm happy with what my much smaller city offers and the salary wouldn't be much different. Housing costs would be a lot higher though! For some people it's worth it. It just isn't for me.
You people know nothing about expensive housing until you set foot in southern California where the houses cost what the writer mentioned – and that's just for a decent home. I don't know how people afford it, but they do.
They only appear to from outward appearances. One advantage that nobody mentions is the "Keeping up with the Jones's expense" pressure that is much more prevalent in the cities. Also Rural = land, and land can grow food and other uses that limit expenses. Taxes and other Gov't expenses overall are much higher, as well as regulation expense when trying to upgrade your home.
My fiance and I are considering moving to Minneapolis for a better job market and lower cost of living vs. Portland where we are now. He is a special ed teacher but there are no jobs here – something he never thought would happen in a million years.
I actually moved to Portland from the SF Bay Area four years ago because I was financially being squeezed out and now the same thing is happening here.
Neither one of us has has ever lived away from the west coast (I was born and raised in the Bay Area and his ancestors came out on the Oregon Trail) so it would be a huge adjustment for us considering the weather. I also don't want to relocate again and move farther away from family in CA and all of my friends in PDX but we may not have many options.
Kinda depressing when I think about it!
I'd certaintly consider moving to an areas with a lower cost of living to cut my costs. But other factors like proximity to friends and family and weather (too hot or too cold!) come into play too.
Ugh, yeah, I would love to live somewhere less expensive. I'll have to change careers to get out of DC probably. I left Denver, where wages were high and the cost of living was pretty low, for this. If I don't get promotions that I wouldn't have gotten in Denver, this was a bad move!
I'd love to move to a lower cost-of-living location (currently in California). Even when you pinch your pennies and are mindful of spending, it's difficult to save when everything is just so expensive (and don't mention the crazy taxes too!). I think we'd have already pulled the trigger on a relocation if it weren't for leaving family behind. I fear that will keep us here for the longer term.
I moved from one of the highest-cost areas in the country (NYC – lived in Bklyn, worked in Mnhtn) to a just plain old high cost of living area, i.e., Boston. But the relative difference was huge. Lower state income taxes, no city income tax (NYC's was 4% when I was there), lower sales taxes, lower fuel taxes, and lower property taxes. Even though I took an absolute pay cut of several thousand dollars a year, the difference in the cost of living resulted in a significant raise. My job is 35 miles outside the city, and while I'm no fan of the commute, I wouldn't trade the cheaper cost of living outside the city (and you have to go well outside the city to make a real difference) for all the amenities the city offers. Being close to Fenway, the Common, all the museums, bars, restaurants, universities, etc, is well worth it. I can walk 5 minutes to the grocery store. The "T" stop is a 5 minute walk and gets me just about anywhere around the city in a half hour or less. My gym is a 5-minute walk away. I have a (small) yard and back deck. And despite the housing downturn, my neighborhood has seen no slow-down of new development, and very sticky prices. When we refinanced a year and a half ago, our place appraised out at $5K more than we paid for it.
So, yes, I moved to a "cheaper" cost of living area, but I traded one urban setting for another — I wouldn't trade off cheaper living in the 'burbs for higher-cost city living.
City living/high cost of living areas can have their benefits. I don't own a car. Never have. No insurance, no car payments, etc. My commute is 20 minutes and costs $120 a month for unlimited use of public transportation w/in the city. Also, housing doesn't appreciate in lower cost of living areas whereas my area is super in demand — we even have international investors sniffing around for properties. I've experienced about 20% appreciation in one year, which is probably not sustainable, but I'm not worried about real estate not being a good investment here like I would be in a lower cost of living area.
One thing that was not taken into account in this article is everything involved in the cost of commuting (time, health, environmental impact of driving, having to buy a newer and/or more vehicles, wear and tear, etc.) I grew up in a rural community where you have to drive at least 30 minutes to get to the closest grocery store but am now living but now live in an area with a grocery store next door and tons of public transportation. Even with the higher cost of living I won't ever go back!
It is of course a balance between preferred style and quality of life, but here's a good article about commuting costs by Mr. Money Mustache: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/
Sigh…..I wish I lived in a cheap housing area. But here I am in Hawaii…where our little old 1000 sq ft house is worth $500,000. I would love to move to the mainland and get all that money from the house but my kids are here and my grandchildren are here and so here I will stay in retirement…..Poor but enjoying the weather and the beach.
I am increasing my "gap" by about $975 with one change to my life that didn't involve moving: I'm letting my nanny go and putting my daughter in preschool instead. It's a clear financial win for me, but it was really hard to do. My nanny was depending on me and now I'm basically sending her along and saying "good luck!" I know this happens to nanny's when their kids get big enough to start school, but I still felt bad doing it, even though it was the right decision for me.
I agree with all the posts saying you have to factor in transportation costs. I live in a walkable suburb of Boston, with subway access. I pay $1025 for a small one bedroom apartment, which probably seems astronomical to people in the Midwest (while being on the low end for this area). But my monthly transit cost is $70 for a subway/bus pass.
Someone in North Dakota might pay half the price for a similar apartment. But add in hundreds of dollars a month in car payments, maintenance, insurance and gas, and the difference may not be that great.
My in-laws live in a bedroom community in central PA, where many of the jobs left decades ago with the closing of the coal mines. While a home can be accessed for cheap, the 1-hr commute each way to work is not the greatest.
My goal is to find an area where I can afford buy a house and bike to work. The sweet spot!
Tell me about it. You only need to drive by the construction sites to see the sub-par quality of the buildings as they go up…and how quickly they go up.
You get character from craftmanship, and these newer homes (unless custom built for the previous owner, working with an architect) are NOT made by craftsman. There's no longer pride in homebuilding these days…only greed on the part of the builder and naive greed on part of the buyers who want the max space available and NEW NEW NEW. You couldn't PAY me to buy a new house. I keeps it at '70′s and older. Slowly updating a well-built older house is nothing like needing to redo a leaking roof on a house built in 2007, and dealing with mold in the walls,and cracked plaster because everything is made of chip board.
If you want the scandinavian look, why not buy in the period in which modern scandinavian homes were the rage (late '60′s – '70′s). I would never give up my solid concrete block 1964 bungalow for any new home. If you can't tell, I detest most homes built after the 80′s lol.
I just moved to the middle of the sticks where my housing cost is just construction materials and my transportation cost is extremely low– we only go to town once a week to do errands and then stay put working on our projects the rest of the time. (On the other hand, internet service (satellite) is slow and incredibly expensive. OUCH. But it's okay to ward off distractions.)
Not a common setup, I know, but I thought I'd "share," as they say.
I live in Australia and for years I commuted to Sydney. I commuted for four hours a day to get to and from work by train, yes housing costs significantly lower. But when I sold up I lost money as there was no capital growth. I have now bought a flat in a suburb of Sydney and my commute has gone down to just over an hour every day. I already have capital growth in my flat after just a year and I have my life back.
Yes I was living in a beautiful area, but I spent my time on the weekends sleeping and doing errands and dreading that alarm on Monday morning.
The Dakotas are NOT for everyone (thank goodness!) but they are fantastic places to lives for those who can handle not only the weather, but also finding their own forms of entertainment. If you have never lived in such a rural area, you really have no idea of where the author is coming from. I'm going to guess the town she lives in has less than 1,000 people? Maybe even less than 500? My town has 2,000 people. Grocery shopping is one store. A beauty salon just opened up the first Starbucks comparable coffee shop the town has ever seen. My kids love McDonalds… whenever we actually make the 1 hour drive to the nearest one. That's 1 hour at 70 mph on a lonely highway. $50,000 homes are a dime a dozen in these parts. Finding a job that actually pays you enough to buy them is the key. Yes, gas costs are a way of life. So is 4 wheel drive. But if you want to never have a house key and would love to know or know of 95% of the people you see on a daily basis, come to the dakotas!
I agree about the Dakota's, I live in central SD and never lock my doors or worry about my kids outside. The one thing you can't get in a big city is the "community" of a small town. Have a baby, get meals for weeks, get cancer the town (population 500) will put on a benefit and raise 1000s of $, need help with anything there is always someone willing to help. But like anything else it depends what your priorities are, we have 6 kids, horses, dogs and chickens so I don't think we would enjoy city living. We also paid $8,000 for our house and taxes and insurance only run about $1000 a year so even though our income is below average our housing costs are extremely low. We are 40 miles from a bigger city but we can get anything we need here.
My boyfriend and I moved to San Diego last year from Rhode Island. My work has an office here in San Diego and so we took a chance, moved here and luckily my boyfriend found a job. Just when we were getting settled, we decided to look at house prices for the future. I really just couldn't even get my head around the cost of the houses and I still can't. Its a shame because San Diego is a beautiful place but its not going to possible for us to buy here. We may look at North Carolina or Colorado where my boyfriend has other offices. I want to live in a house, not a condo, if I can help it and it looks as if we will have to move. For me, having a house and some land is more important than living in a city like setting. I am really not sure what types of jobs people so here to afford the housing prices, its a mystery to us!
I wouldn't move if it took me away from my friends and getting to see my favorite artists at musical events that are frequent where I live now. maybe when I'm really old and not full of life I'd love to the sticks and save money. To me, quality of life means as much to me as finances.
In the case of the North Dakota boom areas, I've read they've become increasingly unsafe for women. The laborers who have moved to the area for the oil jobs are mostly men and it looks like they are spending their free time getting drunk, harassing women walking around, or trying to abduct them off the street if the crime statistics are right.


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Small Cool 2009: Design Debutante's Little Loft
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Who Lives There: Design Debutante
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Size: 770 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? Aside from the floor-to-ceiling southern exposure windows in each room, I love the raw palette. Concrete floors, concrete ceilings, and renter's white walls allow me to add just about any combo of colors my little heart desires. And these days, that translates to TONS of bright colors that change OFTEN!
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? Budget. ALthough this is my first place, I knew I wanted a loft, and I knew I wanted it to reflect me...perfectly. I wasn't going to settle for the "first-apartment-bachelorette-pad-hand-me-down" look, so I had to get clever with furnishings and decor. I lucked out on my DWR sofa and Modernica chair by scoring them from a discount/damaged freight store. Most of the MCM items were found on Craigslist, which I love, love, love. For art & other decor, I love thrift stores, flea markets, & ETSY. The one goal I wanted to achieve with my apartment was to NOT have it look like I decorated it in a weekend from some big-box home decor store. Instead, I want my home to feel as though each item were hand-picked (as they are) and to hopefully reflect the countless weeks & (and sometimes months) that I gruelingly shopped in search of what perfectly screams "ME"!
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53 Comments
I would end up kicking those vases on the chest at the end of the bed in my sleep.
Would have liked a photo of the kitchen. I have a kitchen that needs redoing and have been searching for good ideas.
I agree with Elizcrtv - those vases might make it two nights before they went crashing to the floor. Hell the whole credenza would get kicked so much it would break.
I love your arrangements here. Where is your yellow and cream bedspread from?
I love love love your bedroom area, especially the bed itself, and how every pillow is unique but undeniably FITS there. The pink mirror is very cool also.
That is a gorgeous coffee table - just what I'm looking for! Where can I get one like it?
I really like this place, not a huge fan of MCM but you've accessorized it and gave it your flavor. I love your artwork in pic #2, your bedroom mirror, the credenza in the living room, as well as your pillows throughout the home. I'm assuming your purchased many of them from Etsy, can you please share who, I've been searching for ones I love for the longest.
It looks like you've completed your mission, what a cool crib. Oh, and your TV stand is rad.
Quite quirky and cute. Also, love the mug-tree-turned-bangle-holder idea, totally stealing that one.
All the color is a little adventurous for me, but I LOVE what you've done.
Really, how could you go wrong with those windows!
I think you were more successful in the living room. The bedroom definitely looks like you did everything in one fell swoop. Not that you got everything in a big box store, but... it looks like you just moved in. I think that this place will lok even better in a year when everything looks more lived in/with.
Oh I absolutely love this! The colors are great.
Fantastic windows! You've done a really great job with this place. Much better than most of the other entries.
I love the shape of that tall mirror next to the bed - where did you find that? Place looks great!
The flow within the home is smooth for the most part. I admire the HUGE windows and all that natural light coming into the space. Also the MCM peices next to TV are very simple and clean. I like the added vase in the center with the flowers for added colors. Wish it where mine:(
I feel like I would do something simular if I were still single and could decorate with whatever I wanted. Now I have to decorate a little more 'man-friendly'.. hehe But kudos on the bed...LOVE the bedspread and pillows..where did you find those? and I absolutely love the peacock feathers and mug-tree bangle holder. Never feel weird about your use of color, it looks amazing!
This space is naturally beautiful, but that bedroom is a little too over accessorized. Perhaps those vases would live a better life elsewhere? Anyway, great entry! Thanks for sharing.
I love the mirror in bedroom. The colors in bedroom are awesome.
Great digs! Can you please tell me where your art work is from in the first two photos? (More specific than Etsy would be appreciated!) Thanks for sharing!
I love the combinations of colors, textures, and shapes. So fun!
I am in the same position as poke...hot pink (and many of the other lovely bright colors) definitely would not make the cut in our place, so I am a little jealous of your color scheme. Your home is really beautiful. Great job!
This is AWESOME. Beautiful, beautiful colors, great use of the space, and really looks lived-in without looking cluttered at all.
(As for the vases on the end of the bed, maybe you think you'd kick them off, but Design Debutante obviously doesn't, and she's the one who lives there.)
i really love your space and think you're doing a fantastic job. you have some quality pieces and the space feels fresh. i also love the colours.
i've recently moved into my first place as well and am decorating from scratch too (AND using pink as an accent). i totally understand the whole "decorate on a budget/don't want my place to look like it's all from one store/etc." so i think you're definitely on the right track.
my ONLY thing would be the headboard looks a bit small for the bed. other than that - i could totally live in this space.
thumbs up.
Love all the MCM furniture and how its used. Looks very warm and inviting.
It really looks fantastic. The only thing I see missing is a quirky little painting. Try this one on for size! http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc119/myislandartcom/IAT%20Picture%20Files/FivePalms_Large.jpg
Thank you so far to all who have given me positive feedback! It was a total shock this morning to see the email stating my space had been selected....I was more excited than a 5-year old seeing Santa!
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I love your place so much; it is totally the pad I would have if I was a single desingn student living in Kansas...:)
Seriously, I could just move in. Great job, the colours are great, accessories well placed and your furniture choices have a nice flow. What a fantastic apartment too, with all the windows....dreamy!
I, too, am curious about your stand up mirror beside the bed. Where did you find it?
Thanks for sharing and inspiring me!
I love how you've decorated your space. I love all the pillows and your great MCM furniture!
I have the exact credenza/dresser behind your sofa with the black detailing. It's in my bedroom and my absolute favorite piece of furniture - a total score from craigs list.
Loves it!!! =)
I really love your place!
I love what you've done with this place - it looks very warm and natural and your furniture choices work great with the architecture. It is quite feminine, but there's plenty of time to incorporate a male point of view later when there's a point of view to consider ;).
Wow! Talk about dare to be great! Your color choices are absolutely WONDERFUL! If I tried to accomplish your style it would just look like a big mess. You truely have a talent. Do you make house calls? Good luck to you...hope you win!
By far the best entry! You have a great eye - and on a budget to boot!
So much to love!
Your place looks great. It is very modern. I love it. Hope you win.
The windows, the WINDOWS! I want them!!!
Happy modern! And I love the furniture selection.
Everything is so bright and happy, I hope I can accomplish that feeling in our new place.
May I ask where you purchased the sofa?
This place looks really cozy
where did you get your couch pillows and coffee table??
That credenza besides your study.
Love your house!
thumbs up fo sho --- my favorite is the mix of colors and patterns on the bed
I love your home and want to see more photos.
Interesting design and use of colors and materials. The space looks larger than the measurements shown.
Sorry, but that CD tower has to go!
Man, you've got good taste. Everything is so sculptural. Even the bangle stand. Looove your bedroom.
I love the openess and light the windows provide.
By far the BEST!
My parents have the same coffee table and end tables (one of which I now own), they are Lane Dovetail from the late 60's.
Very cool space!
A similar mirror online.
where is this rug from?!
whoa- i have the same coffee table! my old roommate gave it to me. she lacquered some glass pieces to make a floral design.
this is the only photo i have. it has the same two support things under the middle part of the table, but you can't see them in this photo.
great space you've got here! good luck in the competition!