Giving advice to a girlfriend who says, “He’s REALLY good in bed…BUT”.

Giving advice to a girlfriend who says, “He’s REALLY good in bed…BUT”.

But. But. – But he’s a loser. That’s what she’s thinking. What should a friend say to that?

The war was fought – the Degree has been conquered.

Its over

School is over – I did it. We did it. 4 classes in a 6 week span was CRAZY – but it can be done. So whomever you are out there – male or female, single or attached…broke or less broke. If you want to do it– and you work really hard and have support – it can be done.

                   Special thanks to Michy (for all the hours you put in to help me study), Dalia n Nick, Heather, Vanessa, (for watching the little ones when I needed a break) Joy, Melissa, Simone, Ramona, Kamilah and Marsha (you guys are the best cheerleaders ever – always giving me positive reinforcement) Nicole -how could I forget you relieving me of my cooking duties and brightening up our kitchen with your veggie dishes. Mrs Murrell, grandma, the kids, (for their patience) , my brothers ( for allowing me to escape when it was all done), my coworkers who were always cheering me on and trying to help me with tasks they hadn’t tackled in years, and last but NEVER least, Andre – who did everything above and more : ) and a special thanks for supporting my decision to use DaCosta on my degree because as you said oh so eloquently, ‘ That was my name   when ‘I’ was born and therefore – that is who ‘I’ am, and the name which all my accomplishments should bear.’ (okay I paraphrased – but you said something like that..right?)  Love you more than all the stars in the sky.

Oh and if i’m forgetting anyone I apologize – even those who should be here for this occassion but are not whether out of choice or just circumstances.

Auntie Pat, You left us the day before school was done and I was looking forward to spending more time with you. If it were not for you – I may not have been able to finish high school – much less a diploma and now a degree. Your family is my family. We love you. We miss you.

I  know you will find true rest in Our Father’s arms.

 

Denise

Financial Advice for folks who are broke….no …REALLY broke.

Financial Advice for folks who are broke….no …REALLY broke.

I feel sometimes that I dwell on a planet far far away – and simply come here to work, visit and enjoy the international cuisine. I received a newsletter from our financial advisor this week that featured a ‘heartbreaking’ story of a couple (‘just like us’) in their 30’s, who were struggling to keep up with their finances. They had two young children, 20k in student debt, 15k in credit card debt, a 130k mortgage, and get this….100k in savings. However the poor saps had lost 20% of their savings in the recent financial downturn and were now living pay cheque-to-pay cheque. The author then probes, ‘does this remind you of your situation?’.