Blogs

Whether it’s about relationships, work, life lesson, diversity or just my daily life – here you will find blogs written by me both exclusive to the Girl With Nerd site and blogs posted on other platforms.

What I Learned About Buying My First House at 26
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What I Learned About Buying My First House at 26

The day after my 26th birthday, my husband and I went last minute to check out this townhouse that has been on the market for a couple of days. It was a house I initially scrolled passed but seeing it was still available after two days (which was unusual in our current market), I thought it’d be worth checking out.

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Being a Covid Bride
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Being a Covid Bride

It’s been almost one month since I married the love of my life in a beautiful backyard ceremony. While this day was by far the best day of my life, it was not what I envisioned. Like many others, my husband and I had our wedding plans uprooted when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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100 Days of Quarantine
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100 Days of Quarantine

It has been 114 days since my job decided to start the work from home order because of Covid-19. That means already one-third of this year has been dedicated to the Coronavirus pandemic. I've been on all parts of the spectrum when it comes to handling the quarantine, whether it be thriving and enjoying my time at home or feeling lonely and depressed.

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From Broke College Kid to Well-Managed Adult
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From Broke College Kid to Well-Managed Adult

No one really taught me about credit cards, stocks, loans, renting, or any of those financial skills that would benefit me as an adult. It’s pretty wild how little myself and my peers knew about money when entering the adult world post-grad.

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Women Can Do Tech Casual Too
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Women Can Do Tech Casual Too

As I looked around, I saw many people wearing jeans and tees, but most of those people were men. Most of the women were still dressing up five days a week, which I fully support but I couldn’t help but think if there was a reason for this.

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