Rent

So we’ve just signed another two-year lease on our apartment. Hooray! We’ve been living in the same place for ten years. Holy cow! Ten years. It got me thinking about housing and the amount of money we’ve paid over the years, staying at the same place. Ten years is a long time. Most people don’t really rent for that long. The general advice is that … Continue reading Rent

Tiny Houses

Recently, I have been obsessed with tiny houses. I constantly watch videos on YouTube that take you on a tour inside these homes. Some of these homes are really tiny. Some houses are luxurious, with various additions that make you go, “Why do you have that big-ass refrigerator in such a tiny kitchen?!” Living in Japan, though, makes you realize that you are living in a … Continue reading Tiny Houses