Then Romy Realized

A self-improvement blog by an emotionally immature, financially illiterate adult who doesn’t understand the internet anymore.

It’s 2002 again until I get an emergency fund and a 5-year plan.

Today's Realization

August 29, 2025 Daily Realization #71
I was flipping through my copy of Kitchen Confidential on a whim and found $50! Apparently I hide money from myself. Thanks, past me!

Recent Longer Realizations

August 27, 2025 Awful life memories can still have funny (to me) moments
May 17, 2025 Museums are great for grieving
May 16, 2025 I’ve been using my hyper independence the wrong way
May 9, 2025 Cancelling my music streaming subscription made me excited about music again
April 21, 2025 You have to do all the healthy lifestyle stuff when you feel fine

Recent Financial Realizations

July 20, 2025 The guilt (and presumptiveness) of talking to your parent about their inevitable death
July 7, 2025 I don’t know anything about pensions
June 22, 2025 The Death Sheet: Step one to understanding my dad’s finances
May 27, 2025 I can deal with a daily budget, but how do you stick with a long term financial strategy?
May 8, 2025 The Monthly Subscription Purge

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