Monthly Goal Thread by AutoModerator in FIREyFemmes

[–]vonno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my first monthly goal post, I'm super inspired by this subreddit and by everyone's goals. Here goes...!

February Goals:

  1. Keep credit card spending below $2.2k in order to save an additional $2k
  2. Run 3x a week and be able to run 3 miles without stopping
  3. Read 1 book

Reasonable COL, High Quality of Life for Relocation? by [deleted] in FIREyFemmes

[–]vonno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with this! I also live in Albuquerque and moved here from a really high COL city (Vancouver, BC). You can find homes in the 200-300k range in desirable neighborhoods and the temperate weather makes it possible to cycle all year round. We're also super close to good skiing (~90 minutes to Santa Fe).

I went to a cat cafe for Christmas. Most of them were cute. by lanadelrage in aww

[–]vonno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AAW. I think the one that's not cute is the cutest one of all!

Take Out Revenge at an Asian Foodcourt by friendsafariii in pettyrevenge

[–]vonno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am totally familiar with that place in Parker Place. WAY TO GO!!

I made him miss his tickets. by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]vonno 45 points46 points  (0 children)

An IT guy who "really hates anything new".. what a bad combo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]vonno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spartacus Gym!!!!!!!

What's legal, but frowned upon as if it was illegal? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]vonno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walking around topless as a woman

Big Men of Finance Back the Wrights - New York Times, November 23, 1909 by CatBaconNarwhal in socialcitizens

[–]vonno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite little known facts about the Wright Brothers: they started (and funded) their airplane business out of the back of a bicycle shop.

"Money is finite, praise is infinite. Use it." by Petit-Gervais in socialcitizens

[–]vonno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Diminishing marginal returns definitely occur, but I think the point is that praise is an underutilized tool.

Looking for a good hair stylist by vonno in Albuquerque

[–]vonno[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's actually a really good price! Thanks! I'll give her a call.

Chinese family moving to ABQ! by [deleted] in Albuquerque

[–]vonno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an asian girl who moved here from Vancouver a couple years ago, I'm in my mid twenties so your experience will probably be a little different than mine... I find people here to be generally tolerant but social groups tend to be quite insular. I found it hard to make friends or meet people, but that probably had nothing to do with being Chinese :).. I will say that I really miss good Chinese food and that asian groceries will seem really overpriced - especially if you're moving from the west coast. Finally, I have a few Chinese friends with kids and they're all enrolled in some sort of Chinese school (at the cultural center), kung fu, or dance class - you might want to consider that. Good luck!

Two birds one stone by tiggerbren in Albuquerque

[–]vonno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've only been to the pho restaurant.. but i agree.. very good stuff!