This is a tough one to write as classes draw near; I find myself overthinking about the future more than usual. What if I am choosing the wrong degree? What if I don't like what I choose or am not good at it? What if I can't find a job afterward? What if I am... Continue Reading →
With Honors: The Movie That Reflects This Chapter of My Life
I have loved this movie since the first time I ever watched it. I can't remember what year it was when I came across it, but I am happy that I did! This movie has become a Thanksgiving tradition for me every year. Brendan Fraser and Joe Pesci are phenomenal in this movie alongside Moira... Continue Reading →
Sunday Night Thoughts on Being a Non-Traditional Student
As I sat on my sofa, I couldn't help but think about the occurring chipped tooth incident last night and how I don't have dental insurance. I yearn for the days when I have decent health benefits along with a nice salary. When the days no longer feel longer than what my income can manage.... Continue Reading →
I No Longer Dislike Sparkling Water and This Is a Surprise for Me
I've been on a sparkling water kick of late thanks to my late introduction to Zevia and a neighbor's generous offer of her Waterloo water. Thanks to the natural zero-sugar sodas made with stevia, I've been able to stomach the taste of sparkling water for the first time, and I have actually come to enjoy... Continue Reading →
Don’t Get Caught Up In The Behind Effect
I just finished reading an economic article, and it momentarily put me in a dampened mood as I was 'forced'—I use the term lightly—to take a look at my own world from infancy to present. Despite being pleased with what I have accomplished given my background, I still get caught up in what I like... Continue Reading →
Some of the Greatest Investors Built Their Wealth Through Libraries; I Hope to Become One of Them
"What does a secret millionaire like Ronald Read, who passed away with a stealth fortune of $8 million, have in common with your local library? The answer is that your local library probably has Morningstar or Value Line, two great investment platforms that allow library card users to use their platforms for free to analyze... Continue Reading →
People Like Me Don’t Become College Students
That's what I used to tell myself growing up because no one around me ever went to college. Jail? Sure, but college, no. It's funny, though, because I always had the broke part of being a college student down, but never the college student part. Perhaps I was always supposed to be broke but never... Continue Reading →
