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Coping with low Oil Prices- Career/Life Strategy Revision: A 3-Pronged Approach

As of this time of writing, it would be about 3 years and 5 months I’ve come to Alberta for a new life. My strategies…

A Reversal in Fortunes

My recent good luck streak of finishing school, making $518/day, acquiring my 1st property at age 22 (while having 3 years of oilfield and construction…

3 Years in Alberta and a First Home

June 1, 2016: The day I received the keys to my first home, which coincidently was 3 Years + 1 day in Alberta. What a…

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…

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…

January Blues

Ah, Hello 2016. The new year started with some mixed fortunes. I finally completed my training for running a combo unit, so now can advance…

Equilibrium between Comfort and Ambition 

There is a point where comfort begins to corrode ambition, so you’re to find the equilibrium between the two. Spending money on the joys of…

2015 Year in Review

As the story of another year in Alberta comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the advancements that have been made- both in…

Home Buying Blues

 It was my intention to buy my first home earlier this Spring- and have been having that goal in my mind all the way back…