My name is Casey and I am an arts professional living and working in a major city on the East Coast of the United States of America. While I love what I do, it’s not exactly the most financially lucrative or consistent career. I work freelance, meaning my jobs usually last anywhere from a day to 9 months, though in my line of work, it’s usually more like 2 weeks to 2 months. My gigs come to me through referrals, resume blasts, and near-constant networking. My income is also very inconsistent, month-to-month.
So, I started this blog as a way to track and rate money-making and -saving tips and tricks as I move towards my ultimate goal: home ownership before the age of 30!
But as an arts and humanities girlie, numbers are not my strongest suit. So I’m going to do my best to make these entries palatable for anyone who, like me, is intimidated by investing and budgeting. I also want to highlight money-conscious solutions that are sustainable for the long-term health of me and the planet.
As an example, above is a picture of me drinking a matcha beverage at the mall (delicious, but expensive and includes lots of plastic waste and processed sugars) and wearing press-on nails (cute, convenient, much cheaper than getting my nails done at a salon, but all that plastic doesn’t last as long as a professional job!)
As you can see, I’m working on recognizing how the money I spend affects me and the world around me. Which leads into my first actual post: Needs vs. Wants vs. Impact. Thanks for joining me on this journey, or even just part of it. Let’s learn together!
Oh, and there may also be a few “just for fun” entries, as well. I’m a HUGE fan of The Sims 2, as well as anything having to do with vampires. And Fargo. And Michael Sheen.