A blog about college, investing, cooking, psychology, saving money and general life concepts.
In an age where the loudest voices often drown out the wisest, I’ve chosen to take the road less traveled: to curate an intentional intellectual space for my household. As a parent, college graduate, and psychology major, I understand that building a better life requires more than hard work; it requires conscious design. From what... Continue Reading →
How our environment, and whether our basic needs are met, shapes the way we show up for others. This was for an assignment I had to do for my adolescent psychology class, and I wanted to share my contribution to the discussion here. The Myth of Owing Your Parents After watching the Crash Course: Family... Continue Reading →
Thursday, I had my Law and Society class at the University of Washington Tacoma, and we had to debate about prison: whether it should be abolished, reformed, or whether we should double down on crime. I was part of the reform group. What followed was one of the most emotionally charged and mentally draining debates... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a conversation with someone, or found yourself thinking, that you're missing some crucial piece of the puzzle? The piece that would explain why they keep making decisions that seem to go against their own best interests? You want to believe that there's some hidden reason or rational explanation behind their choices,... Continue Reading →
Charlie Munger, who passed away in 2023, was a living legend whose wisdom has shaped the world of investing and business. As Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Munger built his fortune not by reinventing the wheel, but by mastering the best ideas others have already discovered. One of his... Continue Reading →
Being a student means juggling classes, studying, and managing a budget, all while trying to eat well. These recipes are my go-to meals as a Husky student at the University of Washington, the Tacoma campus. Still, they’re perfect for any student looking to save money while eating delicious, homemade food. Whether you're living off-campus or... Continue Reading →
The Man Who Made People Smarter Charlie Munger wasn’t just a rich guy who knew how to invest, he was one of the sharpest thinkers of our time. As Warren Buffett’s right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, he helped build one of the most successful businesses in history. But what made Munger special wasn’t just money,... Continue Reading →
Surviving a Recession Without Losing Your Sanity When the economy takes a hit, everything changes, jobs become unstable, prices rise, and suddenly, the money that used to cover your bills and lifestyle doesn’t stretch as far. Maybe you’ve already felt this shift: Grocery prices keep climbing, so you’re buying fewer name-brand items. Gas is expensive,... Continue Reading →
What Happens When Global Events Shake the World? Have you ever noticed how the stock market seems to react when something big happens in the world? Whether it’s a natural disaster, a political crisis, or a pandemic, global events can cause the market to rise or fall. But how does this work? The stock market... Continue Reading →
Imagine you're at a big concert, and there’s one person in charge of keeping everything running smoothly, the conductor. Without the conductor, the orchestra might get out of sync, instruments might clash, and the whole thing could fall apart. A central bank acts in a similar way for the economy. It's the "conductor" of the... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 