Going Concerns
As I am waiting to close and move into my first home, a series of unfortunate events also has loomed: the Fort McMurray fires, and…
Once upon a time, I wanted to work the rigs, make some money, and go back home. For some reason, I am still here, and this is my story.
Theory of a Ferrari in 5 years: Savings Approach
Preface The boon of the oilfield/trades is the ability to utilize high income for high leverage real estate investing purposes, with minimal upfront investment both…
3-1/12 Years in Alberta
Ah, April 30, 2016. As of this time of writing, this would officially be 35 months elapsed I have come to Alberta from Vancouver in…
Theory of a Ferrari by Age 30
A little more than a year ago I visited this goal with my financial situation back then, which has changed. One key implication now is…
Local Asian Lottery Winner and My Personal Life
In Edmonton there has been a local lottery jackpot winner of Asian descent, and when questioned on what he is to do with the money, he…
March blues
As I spoke about in past entries, my battle to defend my home downpayment continues- with multiple sudden expenses threatening to take my home ownership…
Motivation to Retain Employment
I’ve been asked countless times about how I am faring in the recession caused by the falling price of oil. In 2015, I did not…
Remaining Competitive in Academia
When I was still an university student, there were many people much more academically inclined than myself. Many of these academic elites came from wealthy…
February; Month 32 in Alberta
Even at previously $1xx/barrel oil, everyday was another uphill battle, only continued from my academic endeavours from UBC in Vancouver- except now instead of a…
Self-Competitive Analysis
Rise and shine! At 2:40AM, my day begins at jumping out of bed, consuming some pre-workout, then relaxing for 30 minutes before my morning workout…