A blog about college, investing, cooking, psychology, saving money and general life concepts.
There’s no room for grief while in college, I’ve come to find. Assignments are still due, group projects seem endless, and life outside school continues to tick away with its demands. This morning, I woke up to find my over-the-door mirror shattered on the floor. Thankfully, it was still intact enough to be safely disposed... Continue Reading →
I am doing a group project for my Psychology 209 class, Fundamentals of Research, and one thing this experience has taught me so far is that working with group members isn’t just about getting things done but being willing to get things done in ways outside your own. This can be a frustrating experience for... Continue Reading →
I got the email today. For privacy reasons, I’ve erased personal information from the acceptance letter, but I still want to share this milestone. It’s bittersweet that it arrived today, just after the recent passing of my former advisor and dear friend, who was with me on this journey from the very beginning. The path... Continue Reading →
I made a carrot, potato, celery, green onion, yellow onion, and garlic soup with a tablespoon of butter, Italian seasonings, spices, and a couple of bay leaves for dinner tonight after spending the day at the library going over Anki cards for my Fundamentals of Research exam in Psychology. I completed 302 cards in 1.02... Continue Reading →
When I walk outside, I often find myself picking up pennies. Many people overlook them, but I’ve come to realize the value of a penny. It’s a lost art to appreciate something that seems insignificant in the moment. But the truth is, these small steps add up to significant achievements over time. Small Investments Lead... Continue Reading →
As January comes to an end, I find myself still reaching for comfort soups overflowing with vegetables. Potatoes, carrots, yellow onions, garlic, green onions, cabbage, celery, unsalted beef broth, a tablespoon of butter, herbs, and spices have been my constant source of comfort this month. It’s hitting me that I’m living a life I once... Continue Reading →
As you know, I have lost someone dear to me very recently. Sometimes, it’s really hard for me to reconcile how life turns out. Like, why does someone who has dedicated more than 25 years to making this world a better place and fought for inequalities to be righted have their life cut short, while... Continue Reading →
Living with Honor, Remembering Her If you remember my Christmas post, I wrote about a dear friend of mine who had become very ill. Over the many months I have written here, I have mentioned the movie With Honors and how I could relate to it,so much so that I watch it every year as... Continue Reading →
This year, I started my private investment fund with the goal of it becoming a serious fund over the next decade. When I first started, I had $0 AUM (assets under management) outside of personal household accounts. The first funds I sent were $53 into VOO because I was still researching quality businesses that I... Continue Reading →
I spent the day at home with the teenager, watching him unwrap presents from family and friends and delight in the joy of sewing new firefighter patches onto a jacket. He has always had an interest in custom clothing. I slept in a little bit before then and woke up to one of my neighbors... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 