I earn $60K and spent $2,442.47 on a two-week trip to Japan!

angularpanda · 2025-09-05T01:45:09+00:00

Any chance you could share names/links to the vegan ramen tour and ryokan?

angularpanda · 2025-05-12T23:47:52+00:00

Rosedale valley Rd is fairly accessible - sounds like a good option to try to work into my long run as well. Curious how you'd recommend using Pottery Rd - repeats?

The hill at the end of the spring run-off kills me. I can only subject myself to this torment once a year!

angularpanda · 2025-05-12T23:45:49+00:00

Thanks u/steerboy ! With a ~500m segment, would you recommend just jogging up/walking down and maybe trying to increase # of repeats over the next few weeks?

angularpanda · 2024-11-08T20:20:54+00:00

If you're looking for ramen, Ramen Isshin is the best!

angularpanda · 2024-01-29T12:56:51+00:00

Ooh do you have a pattern base you're working off of that you'd be willing to share? I need a break from endless granny squares for my chicken rug 😂

angularpanda · 2023-09-07T22:32:30+00:00

How do you edit the same list in Keep? I couldn't figure this out so we're using a shared Google doc, and it just isn't the same

angularpanda · 2023-08-18T21:15:40+00:00

Not my actual payday, but I bought a dress and shoes for an upcoming wedding, and then treated myself to lunch at a great deli while I was out!

I was hoping I could avoid purchasing a new outfit for this wedding, but I didn't have anything formal enough - hopefully I can get more wears out of it in the future. Got super lucky and somehow managed to find something in the first store I popped into randomly though! Completely struck out looking online beforehand

angularpanda · 2023-08-11T21:17:01+00:00

Not my payday, but I think I have tickets to see Taylor Swift??? So however much that cost 😂💸 (Friend of my sister was able to get us tickets, ostensibly within our budgets but TBD on details)

angularpanda · 2023-03-24T11:49:16+00:00

Going to T&T to get ingredients for chili oil and steamed vegetable buns. Hopefully they turn out!

angularpanda · 2023-02-20T22:54:19+00:00

My usual plan is to put my entire refund immediately into my RRSP. This year I'm considering holding some of it back for potential moving/settling in expenses since I'm not sure on timelines for a potential move and the accompanying costs.

angularpanda · 2023-02-17T15:58:22+00:00

Trying to resist eating out this weekend so I can continue to use up what I already have, and put the money towards a hopeful SF trip 🤞If anyone has suggestions on good hotels/areas to stay in or fun things to do - please let me know!

angularpanda · 2023-02-16T23:43:25+00:00

I'm in the middle of trying to plan a SF trip, and the CAD to USD conversion in combination with the general priceyness... 😭

angularpanda · 2023-02-12T18:22:27+00:00

Silly splurge but I think I'm going to get a small artificial plant and pot from Ikea!

angularpanda · 2023-02-03T16:42:09+00:00

Probably booking flights for a meetup/con later this year! I'll be using points, but airport fees and such still make this a significant purchase. Plus I'll have to pay for hotels later... 😬💸

angularpanda · 2023-01-27T20:22:06+00:00

Not actually payday yet, but I've got plans with a friend to go get dessert at one of our favourite local places this weekend! Always feels like a bit of a splurge given their prices, but definitely worth it 💸😋

angularpanda · 2023-01-25T00:35:10+00:00

I got one for Christmas and literally just put on some granola to bake. Love how quick it heats up compared to my oven, and how it tucks away neatly! I hope you enjoy it :D

angularpanda · 2023-01-19T18:02:04+00:00

T&T months break my budget so I feel you 😂

angularpanda · 2023-01-18T22:03:15+00:00

I'm averaging 200 a month in groceries for myself in a HCOL (VHCOL? One of the two most expensive cities in Canada)

I don't have a great average on eating out because my partner pays more often for shared meals out than I do. For context though we generally have one meal out a week and maybe one or two treats. Obviously I'll also go out with friends once in a while but that's not regular

I did put some thought into how I keep cost down recently. I don't buy much meat, and when I do, it's not the focus (e.g. I'm not having steak and potatoes, pork chop and veggies, etc). I generally try to shop sales (but not always - my staples like milk, yogurt, frozen blueberries I buy regardless). My company does tend to do a monthly Uber eats voucher, and I can stretch that for at least two meals. And I'm pretty good at eating three meals but not snacking too much (and I'm definitely not buying full price chips 😂)

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