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…
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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…
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…
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…
Confessions of Oilfield Heartbreak
“You’re away too much” “You work too much” “You never have time for me” “You’re too much for me” Such are common ends to a…
8th Month in Edmonton, 18th in Alberta
Overall I have progressed tremendously ever since I have been here, though I’ve had multiple setbacks. I’ve endured some terrible endeavours, but overall have made…