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Three more weeks!
The whole system is freakin' out! I'm doing interviews this week.
I know everything will work out just fine.

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Good habits you can start working on now
Washing your face/not sleeping with make up on
Using a planner
Drinking more water
Making your bed
Taking your vitamins/medication
Going on walks
Reading something every day, even if itâs just an article online
Paying someone a compliment
Checking to make sure you arenât holding tension in your body
Breathing exercises
Putting everything in its proper place before you go to work/school for the day or before you go to bed
Reminding yourself youâre capable
time management tips !!
iâve been getting a lot better with my time management skills. my assignments are done in advance, way earlier than due, or at least on time, and my sleep schedule has been BLESSED with 8 hours so here are a few things i have done to improve this aspect of student life.
* i take 5 classes, play a sport, and have plenty of time to hang out with friends/ watch netflix and youtube.Â
do work in advance. iâve said this in previous posts, but itâs really helpful. ask your teachers if there are any homework/textbook notes you can do in advance or big projects to start planning for. in your free time, do some of it because itâll pay off when the time comes. itâll be one less thing to worry about on a busy day.
start working as soon as you get home. ok, maybe take a little break when you get home because itâs been a long school day. i limit myself to a maximum of an hour to eat and shower. after that, itâs right to work. you know how difficult it is to start work after relaxing for 3 hours talking to friends or binge-watching a show. youâre going to keep talking or watching or whatever else distracts you.
make an after school routine/schedule or to-do list. base it on your daily work load and the specific assignments you have that day. i personally prefer making a schedule with times because a to-do list gives you more time freedom which may not be the most efficient. here is an example of my schedule during basketball season (since itâs a busier time) :Â
practice ~ 2:30 - 4:00
get home/shower/eat ~ 4:00 - 5:00
math ~ 5:00 - 5:40
biology (vocab/facts) ~ 5:40 - 6:10
biology notes ~ 6:10 - 7:00
history textbook reading/notes ~ 7:00 - 7:40
english annotations ~ 7:40 - 8:30
english reading explanation ~ 8:30 - 8:50
study/review (relax if none) ~ 8:50 - 9:40
get ready for bed // wind down ~ 9:40 - 10:30
sleep by 10:50 for eight hours ( i usually wake up around 6:50)
use your time wisely. youâre probably thinking, well, duh⌠this is a time management post, but iâm talking about those extra 15 minutes towards the end of class when your teacher stops lecturing. most of the class will run wild and talk or go on their phones. spend it doing some notes or outlining a project. i always take pictures of my textbooks in case i have free time in a different period because none of my classes are strict about phones. another thing i do is work on homework in class. sometimes, itâs not the best idea, but my biology teacher gives us time to do so. i usually get the concepts in math so iâll do homework while my teacher is lecturing (not a great habit, i know).
know yourself. know your habits and distractions. know what works for you and what doesnât. you might have noticed that in my schedule (tip 3) i donât have any breaks between my assignments. i know iâll hop on my bed and go on my phone longer than the break would allow. breaks just also generally break my rhythm of productivity. after 10 minutes of doing nothing, i have to get settled back into my efficient mindset which is just a waste of time for me. i also just prefer having a larger chunk of time to chill after all my work. pretty much, do what works for you because everyone is different.
do not overwork yourself. itâs not efficient to work when youâre out of energy. itâs a waste of time and nothing is done with your best effort. take a little bit of time to rest and recollect. then, start working again.
order your assignments accordingly. should you do the hardest or easiest assignments first ? do you prefer doing it period by period ? everyone has different preferences so try out different orders and see what works best for you. i personally order it by amount of time the assignments will take and do the quickest first.
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Donât particularly get along.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This is one of my favorite recipes that is cheap and easy to make. Also the leftovers keep really well!
Ingredients:
Chicken breast (as many as desired)
A block of cream cheese
Shredded mozzarella
White pepper
Salt
Spinach
Olive oil
A couple potatoes (small white, red, yellow, or finger potatoes. Preferably not russet)
Thyme
Rosemary
Toothpicks
Instructions:
Get out a skillet and a pot. Boil water in the pit for the potatoes. Grab the cheeses, white pepper, salt, and spinach.
On a low heat melt the cream cheese and mozzarella together. Add pepper and salt to taste. It should form a big melty ball as you stir it around the pan. Add some spinach (it gets a LOT smaller once it's cooked).
Cut a slit into the side of the breasts and STUFF those little puppies. Toothpick help keep it together. Once stuffed return them to the pan with a splash of olive oil. (About a tablespoon?)
Cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden brown and then flip. CHICKEN SHOULD NEVER BE EATEN PINK. Make sure it's COMPLETELY WHITE. That's how you know it's cooked.
Once the potatoes are boiled (if you poke it with a fork and it goes in easily they should be done) drain the pot. Sprinkle in some olive oil lightly, as well as thyme and rosemary. Add a bit of salt and MASH. Skins should be fine.
And there you have it! Stuffed chicken breast with mashed potatoes!

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I'm gonna try to get a gym membership
There's a gym right down the street from where Dammek lives so I'm going to try to work out! Get strong! Get motivated WOO!
What recipes can I make in only a pot or pan with inexpensive ingredients? (Btw I love your blog)
Hey Anon! Thank you for the kind words :DFor inexpensive staples you should look into stocking:
Rice - one big bag can last usually 2 or more months but its worth the investmentSugar - one bag can last a whileBeans - Iâm looking at dried as theyâre less expensive than canned, but you can buy a small bag a week if you want.Vinegar - For most recipes Iâd recommend Red wine or Apple Cider vinegar, but white can work as well. A large bottle isnât too pricey and will last a while.
Inexpensive ingredients can range, but my usual go-to when Iâm budgeting my meals more are these:Lentils (dried is less expensive then cans)Another type of beans (chickpea, Kidney, Black-eyed)Cooking Onion (you can usually buy a bag for $2 and they last a month)GarlicTomatoMushroomsCabbageCarrotsSoy sauce and or hot sauce
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Using these ingredients you can make a few different recipes.These are my own, and based on what Iâve made in the past. I donât now your access to spices, and spices can be quite expensive so Iâll leave them as optional, however flavour will be better with spices.Vegetable StockVeggie stock is super easy to make, and requires your veggie scraps, a pot and a freezer. For me, it saved me about $3 a week. Although seeming like a small amount, thatâs ~$156 a year.
As you cook more, you can cut off the ends of the veggies (such as the tops of carrots, the ends of broccoli or mushrooms, the skins of garlic or onion). Rather than throwing them out, you can store these ends in a bag or container and collect them in the freezer. when your container is full, put them in a pot and cover with water. Add any herbs (oregano, Thyme, Bay) and salt and pepper to taste. Bring your pot to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 25-35 minutes. Once done, drain the broth into a bowl, you can just try to pour it carefully or if you have a strainer to use, drain it through the strainer. Discard the boiled veggie scraps.You can store the broth in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 5 months. Lentil Cabbage SoupIf you have been collecting veggie scraps or have some homemade veggie stock available to you you can easily make this dish. Its a quick, light meal that you can also add cooked rice to if you desire.
½ cup sliced Cabbage1/3 cup lentils (or another bean) - pre-cooked1 clove minced GarlicPepper and salt to taste2 cups Vegetable stock1 tsp soy sauce or hot sauce½ cup cooked rice (optional)*
Bring your veggie stock to a boil with the pepper and garlic. Mix in the hot sauce or soy sauce. Taste and add salt to your preference. Add the lentils and if using rice, spoon the rice out into a bowl. Add your cabbage to the soup and cook for 1-2 minutes. Once the cabbage is cooked, pour into the bowl over rice(if using) and enjoy!
*You can use rice, pasta or quinoa for this recipe
Red beans and riceAssuming you have invested in a large bag of rice to use for the month, this is a great protein packed starch to have along side veggies.
1 Cup rice 1 ž cups water ½ cup red beans or lentils½ cup chopped tomatoSalt to taste
If using white rice and pre-cooked lentils/beans, add the rice and tomato to a pan with your salt. Add 1 ž cups of water and bring to the boil. once at the boil, reduce to medium heat and cook for 15-18 minutes. At the 13 - 15 minute mark, add your beans/lentils and continue cooking. Once the water has boiled away, fluff your rice.
If using brown ricepre-cooked lentils/beans, add the rice and tomato to a pan with your salt. Add 2 ½ cups of water and bring to the boil. reduce to medium heat and cook for 25 - 30 minutes.At the 23 - 25 minute mark, add your beans/lentils and continue cooking. Once the water has boiled away, fluff your rice.
You can also add Mexican chili spice or paprika to the rice to add flavour.
Cabbage RollsThis recipe will use most of the ingredients listed above, and can be used to make lunches or dinners for a while. The lentil filling will last in the fridge for half a week to 5 days.Cabbage - take off the leaves and use the largest outside leaves for this recipe1 ½ Cup Lentils (cooked)1 medium Tomato diced (or ½ large tomato)2-3 Sliced Mushroom½ diced Onion2 cloves Garlic, minced1 tsp soy sauce or hot sauce (different flavour depending on what you add)1 cup waterPepper and Salt to TasteRecommended but not required - 1 tsp Mexican chili spice,  1/2 tsp ginger or ginger powderBring a pot of water to a boil, in this pot you will be blanching the cabbage leaves. This will help wrap the filling in the cabbage leaves without the rolls coming undone or being too bitter. Submerge a few leaves at a time and cook for 1 to 3 minutes. Set the cabbage leaves aside and begin working on the filling.For the fillingHave the lentils cooked ahead of time or use a 400ml can of lentils for this. In your pan, add a few TBS of water or vegetable stock instead of oil to cook your Onion and mushroom. Add the onion and mushroom to the pan and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and any spices youâre using excluding Salt. This includes soy sauce or hot sauce(Iâd recommend Sriracha). Add your tomato and ½ the extra water. After 7-10 minutes add the Lentils. If your pot is drying out, add more water to the pot as you cook. Since youâre not using oil, the risk of your dish sticking is higher so you want to keep a layer of water/sauce in the pot while cooking.Cook for 10 -13 minutes, and keep adding water up to the 8 minute mark. Once the filling starts looking like a saucy âmeat likeâ filling you can take it off the heat.Â
Spoon your filling into you cabbage leaves and roll them up. You can store the filling on its own and make up blanched leaves or store the full rolls for almost a week.Cole SlawThis is a simple oil and vinegar dressed coleslaw,Â
1 cup Cabbage - Cut into thin strips ½ cup Carrot - cut into thin stripsÂ
Âź cup vinegar 1tsp sugarSalt and pepper to taste1 clove diced GarlicOptional (but reccomended) 2TBS Olive or peanut oil
Prepare the dressing first, using the Vinegar, Salt, pepper, sugar, garlic and Oil. (note: The oil makes this recipe more palatable, but its not required. This dressing is to wilt down the cabbage and carrot and add some acid to the recipe).Cut up your carrot, and cabbage. Add to a bowl with your vinegar dressing and let rest for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage wilts. This can be stored for 1 - 1 ½ week.Lentil SlawThis is a little off the beaten path, but a nice no-cook meal like the cole slaw above.1 cup Cabbage - Cut into thin strips ½ cup Carrot - cut into thin strips½ cup lentils (cooked)Optional -  1/2 cup Diced TomatoÂź cup vinegar 1tsp sugarSalt and pepper to taste1 clove diced GarlicOptional (but reccomended) 2TBS Olive or peanut oilPrepare the dressing first, using the Vinegar, Salt, pepper, sugar, garlic and Oil. (note: The oil makes this recipe more palatable, but its not required. This dressing is to wilt down the cabbage and carrot and add some acid to the recipe).I highly recommend Apple Cider vinegar or Red Wine vinegar for this recipe but you can use white vinegar.Â
Cut up your carrot, and cabbage. Add to a bowl with your vinegar dressing and let rest for 15-20 minutes. Prepare your lentils and diced tomato (if using). You can add an extra bulb of garlic to your lentil mix if wanted.
Once the Cabbage is wilted, mix in your lentils (and tomato if using). Once mixed you can serve.ââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââOne little note - Most of these recipes I do by sight, so Iâve never written them out until now. The ratios may need a little tweaking when you make them so taste as you go. I tend to eat low salt, low sugar so my taste is very different from the average westerner.I hope these helped, and isnât just a wall of text - Good luck!Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes!
Budgeting Tips!
Iâve gotten pretty good at saving money over the years, here are my tips!
Look into minimalism. I put this first because if you are someone who feels trapped in a cycle of spending money on clothes and things you donât need (like I once was) you need to consider a way of life that requires less unnecessary spending and focusses on improving your character and life as a whole. It can be hard to even begin saving when you have a strong urge to buy the latest trends and trinkets, but it is possible to break out of the cycle, and easier if you watch some motivating videos. here are some of my favs (no sponsors!):
ďťżMinimalism: What I Stopped Buying!
Konmari your life
ďťżThe Art of Letting Go | The Minimalists | TEDxFargo
Never spend more than you earn. This is easier for some and harder for some but is the most crucial part of saving because you need money left over each week to save. If youâre jobless at the moment, or spending heavily, you need to cut down your spending so its below the amount coming in.
Put your budget in a spreadsheet. I put my weekly budget in an excel document with all my expenses (bus fare, phone service, food and other) and earnings (student loan payments, extra work) and see what can be left over.
Decide how much you want to save, and how much you want to spend from your left over money. lets say you earn $150 per week and must spend $50 on utilities. You have $100 left over to spend and save. If you want to get to your savings goal fast, you should save more than you spend. If youâre relaxed about saving and just want to put away a small amount, you can adjust the ratio accordingly.
Transfer your saving amount into your savings account immediately  after you get paid. Letâs say you want to save $60 per week and have $40 left to spend on food, experiences and miscellaneous items. Transfer that $60 into your savings account when you get paid and leave the $40 + utility amount ($50) in you spendings.
Pay for utilities as soon as possible. Pay your service provider load your transport money onto your transport card, put the petrol in your car etc when you get paid, if possible. This leaves you with only your extra $40 spending money in your account, so you know how much you can spend from it throughout the week. Â
Have Fun! Saving is easiest when you enjoy it (duh!) so try to focus on the satisfaction of a rising bank account, and the reason youâre saving whether it be travel, study, safety, or just to get into the good habit.
Masterposts
10 Gift Ideas for The Broke Person: Gift giving can get expensive. Hereâs how to work it into your budget. Click here.
Adulting: I make weekly âAdultingâ posts that cover food, cleaning, saving money, and living on your own. Click here.
Balancing a Checkbook: How to balance a checkbook (and some relationship advice). Click here.
Budgeting on Minimum Wage: Some tips/tricks to living off a minimum wage budget. I also offer example budgets based on full time and part time minimum wage salaries.  Click here.
Car Insurance: Looking into car insurance but unsure where to start? Click here.
First Apartment: Learn how to look for apartments, set up your utilities, plus general first apartment advice. Click here.
Gym memberships: My weirdly popular post about gym membership. Click here.
Jobs: My post with helpful links to cover letter and resume writing. Click here.
Living on Your Own: Transitioning from a roommate situation to living on your own for the first time? Click here.
Living on Your Own (With Cats): My personal favorite post, detailing how to live on your own with cats and not loose your mind. Click here.
Long Distance: Advice on long distance relationships. Click here.
Meal Tips: My quintessential guide to feeding yourself on a student or small budget. Click here.
Paper Organization: Learn how to keep your important documents in order. Click here.
Renting vs. Student Housing: Weigh the pros and cons of renting off campus and living on campus. Click here.
Storage: I get so many storage related questions. Here are some thoughts on storage in small apartments and dorm rooms. Click here.
Tomato Sauce: Hereâs a post entirely devoted to making tomato sauce. Itâs cheap, easy to make, and so delicious. Click here.
attention college freshmen/anyone feeding themselves for the first time
this is for you
it has come to my attention that some people are not feeding themselves properly bc they donât know how to cook/arenât sure how to cook on a budget. bc i am everyoneâs mom (or at least everyoneâs wise older sister) let me drop some very real Broke Rookie Cooking Knowledge. 2 of my favorite recipes are under the cut, both of which come out to $2 OR LESS PER SERVING.
-MAKE a MENU. pick out like 5 things you know how to make and buy JUST WHAT YOU NEED FOR THOSE THINGS. and also a few snacks, but otherwise, JUST THAT. donât just buy some random-ass groceries you think youâll need. (also, if you donât know how to make 5 things, seriously just google simple dinner recipes. i used a âmississippi heirloom cookbookâ my aunt gave me and got a ton of good ones.)
-tbh i donât even buy snacks except for a giant box of cookies that lasts me like 2 weeks at a time and an assload of apples. snacking is bad for you, and if you donât HAVE snacks, you canât EAT snacks. fuck snacks.
-off-brand EVERYTHING. you think you can taste a difference? you CANâT. get shit in cans. vegetables. pasta sauce. salsa. whatthefuckever. it all comes in cans, and itâs always cheaper. i have no idea why.
-whole grain bread and brown rice/pasta are not more expensive than the regular kind, and they keep you full longer. GET THEM.
-@ my americans, Dollar Tree has literally everything. every kitchen utensil. (itâs where i got my big-ass chefâs knife, and that bitch is still sharp.) dishes/cups. snacks. drinks. literal loaves of bread. all kinds of basics, from peanut butter to sriracha to progresso soup. some even have freezer sections. all for ONE DOLLAR. go to Dollar Tree first, then go to the grocery store for whatever you couldnât find there. i s2g it saves me so much money. (they also have tupperware, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, EVERYTHING. for one dollar.)
-produce is way cheaper than you think. get some fresh vegetables. you really will start to feel like a bag of hot garbage if you donât eat your veggies.
-COOK in ADVANCE. i work during the day and go to school in the evenings, then i come home and work out. lemme tell you, my ass does NOT wanna cook when im done with all that. cook shit in big quantities, stock up on tupperware (dollar treeeeee), and stick it in the fridge for later. when youâre exhausted and remember you have instant dinner already made, you will want to kiss yourself.
-find some sandwiches you love. make a lot of sandwiches. (pls for the love of God dont use kraft american singles tho. deli-sliced cheese is literally right next to it, and it is NOT more expensive.)`
-FUCK organic free-range shit. you got organic free-range money? GREAT. i sure as hell donât, and neither do most people. donât waste your money trying to live your foodstagram #goals while youâre young and poor.
-if you qualify for SNAP/EBT, GET THAT SHIT. there are some assholes out there that will tell you not to, to leave it for the ~real~ poor people. tell them, âmotherfucker I AM REAL POOR.â for real though, corporations take advantage of any assistance the government gives them and they still lobby for more. youâd be a fool not to do the same.Â
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