A blog about sustainable living
During the five jobless years after graduation, I sometimes asked myself: “If no one will create a job for me, can I create one for myself?” The thought stalled out almost as soon as I had it. In my late twenties, I had no idea what I wanted to start up. More importantly, I had […]
In my day, most students who went into finance carried the same ambition: to build a materially comfortable future. We cared little for innovation or creativity, and much more for dull responsibility and the solid status that came with wealth. The mystique of the bulge-bracket brands was so powerful that even as one financial crisis […]
There are perfumes that announce themselves, and then there are perfumes that enter a room like a rumor dressed in red velvet. Scandal le parfum Eau de Parfum Intense by Jean Paul Gaultier belongs to the latter: a fragrance made not for the woman who wishes to be noticed, but for the woman who is […]
Looking for the best Hyatt hotels in Chicago? Whether you want a luxury downtown location, a convenient airport stay, or a stylish hotel near Northwestern University, these three Hyatt properties offer top-rated experiences for every type of traveler. Chicago doesn’t do “one size fits all” — and neither do its hotels. From the heart of […]
Relaxing family resort in Puerto Rico
What I love about orange is that this is one of the lowest carbon footprint citrus. Research published by the National Science Foundation shows that most of the GHG emissions of oranges come from transportation costs. Unlike some exotic fruits, we can buy fresh local oranges in almost all countries, from the North to the […]
Do you know about the butterfly effect, where a housefly flapping wings can cause a breeze worldwide? Similarly, if every US citizen switches choices of 2 sandwich slices daily, the country can meet the yearly target of the Paris Climate Accord for greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. Inspired by this idea, proposed by Dr. Jay from […]
Yes, a $4000 budget for a 2,600-square-foot house!! While the average cost to furnish a house ranges between $10,000 to $40,000 for a 3-bedroom, our budget may sound crazy. However, we managed to do it by staying true to our authenticity and pursuing a prudent lifestyle. Here is how we do it. 1. Buy an […]
Do you ever find yourself caught up in a never-ending cycle of buying the latest products, only to feel unfulfilled shortly after? It’s a common phenomenon in today’s consumer-driven society. In this article, we will get down to the root cause of why chasing material possessions for happiness is a false pursuit. Once we understand […]
The most effective way to reduce waste indeed is not to create it in the first place. As I elaborate in the 1st part of this series, the notion of “less consumption, more joy” is not happening overnight. Reducing consumption can be inefficiently painful at the beginning if we rush to the results without precedent […]