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Christina Gawlik
Aug 19, 20213 min read
It's Nomad Travel Time
We all know the world pandemic halted international travel for a very long time. As it tries to ramp back up, I'm finally ready to jump...
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Christina Gawlik
Aug 18, 20214 min read
Belize: Eat, Play, Stay
It's about that time to wrap up my time in Belize and start exploring other countries. Originally, I scheduled 3 months to be in Belize...
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Christina Gawlik
Jun 5, 20212 min read
2 Year Nomad Anniversary
Flexibility. I do believe that is the #1 trait of successful and happy nomads. At this point, I should have already explored close to a...
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Christina Gawlik
Mar 4, 20214 min read
I’ve reached CoastFI by the age of 41. It’s all downhill from here.
FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence Retire Early. Financial Independence is the position of having enough income to pay one's...
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Christina Gawlik
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Quick Reflection on 2020 Goals and Accomplishments
I didn't get around to making a December 2020 post, and so they say, better late than never! To recap, my original goals for 2020 was to...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 17, 20202 min read
November 2020
Where am I? Placencia, Belize and a bunch of Cayes nearby November was a busy month socially. I went on two excursions to Ranguana and...
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Christina Gawlik
Nov 1, 20202 min read
October 2020
Where am I? Placencia, Belize In October, I settled into my long term rental and have made it feel like home. And with that, I blew...
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Christina Gawlik
Nov 1, 20202 min read
September 2020
Where am I? Placencia, Belize September was a transition month for me. I wrapped up life on the little island and moved into the village....
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Christina Gawlik
Sep 1, 20203 min read
August 2020 Expenses - Back on Lockdown
Where am I? August 1 - 31: Ambergris Caye and Placencia, Belize I started August by enjoying a relaxing weekend on Ambergris Caye, as I...
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Christina Gawlik
Aug 10, 20201 min read
July 2020 Expenses - Birthday Month
Where am I? July 1 - 31: Placencia, Belize And it's my birthday month! My friends and I celebrated over several days by playing music...
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Christina Gawlik
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Not so high tech recording studio
What do you really do for a living? Think back to your math classes...you've likely had a dozen among elementary school, middle school,...
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Christina Gawlik
Jul 14, 20203 min read
June 2020 Expenses - High Categories
Where am I? June 1 - 30: Placencia, Belize The borders are still closed and I have zero desire to leave. I'm also looking into a 12-month...
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Christina Gawlik
Jun 23, 20203 min read
Slow Internal Reopening of Belize
I'm on the band wagon of being over COVID-19. However, it's here and never going away so we have to make the best of functioning in new...
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Christina Gawlik
Jun 2, 20202 min read
May 2020 Expenses - Blew my budget and don't care
Where am I? May 1 - 31: Placencia, Belize Estimated Expenses & Goals I expected to spend $2,500 in May and blew that goal right into...
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Christina Gawlik
May 6, 20204 min read
Nomading 1-Year Anniversary
It's almost been one whole year since I sold everything, packed my bags and started buying a series of one-way plane tickets. So, this is...
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Christina Gawlik
Apr 30, 20202 min read
April 2020 Expenses (85% Savings Rate)
Where am I? April 1 - 30: Placencia, Belize Estimated Expenses & Goals I expected to spend between $3,000 to $3,500 in April, knowing my...
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Christina Gawlik
Apr 20, 20204 min read
My Portfolio Distribution
Net worth is calculated by taking the sum of all of your assets subtracting your liabilities (debts). In my case, I have zero debts. I do...
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Christina Gawlik
Apr 17, 20204 min read
My Weight Loss Journey
Let's be honest; gaining weight is easy for many, and losing it is tough! If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm a number girl so here's...
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Christina Gawlik
Apr 1, 20203 min read
March 2020 Expenses UPDATED (-11% Savings Rate)
Updates as of 4/9/2020 I have wonderful news! I finally received my partial refund from Walt Disney World of $1,268.34, for the unused...
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Christina Gawlik
Mar 27, 20206 min read
Being a Nomad during COVID-19
Well...this was unexpected! My family and life-long friends know I am a detailed planner, who loves to have contingency plans. But, never...
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