Sigh.... I was sad to find that Ed Bradley of 60 minutes died today. He was the reason I watched that show. There isn't a news correspondent like him. He will be Greatly missed! http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/09/obit.bradley/index.html

Writing a letter without mailing it is supposed to be a great mechanism for venting frustration toward someone or something.

Well, here I go.............

Dear Sallie Mae,

It was great at first. You gave me what I needed at the time. Know that I’m not blaming you, and as a matter of fact I thank you so much for helping fund my higher education. Unfortunately, I don’t want you anymore, and I am stuck with you. I feel sick when I think of the extra things that I could be doing if I didn’t have you. Thank you for the good times, and thank you once again for helping fund my education, but know that I can’t wait until the day that I don’t have to see you anymore. That day will be here before you know it, so get ready.....get ready to go!

Sincerely,

A one day lender, not a borrower

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People, please know that you are a “blessed somebody” if you don’t have student loans to pay back. My friend/Soror and I joked about our student loans and realized that we should be thankful to be in a place where at least we can pay them back. We are also thankful for our education.

Let’s all remember to be good stewards with our money as we are moving to a wealthy place. Stewardship is also important if you’re already at a wealthy place, and some of you are there.
-- “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:14-15.

Also, check out these great sites if you are looking for sound financial advice..................
http://www.blackenterprise.com/
http://www.suzeorman.com/

Love Ya!

The people have voted. AND THE WINNERS ARE......
http://www.cnn.com/
www.newsandobserver.com

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Mid term elections are just has important has presidential elections.

Harold Ford Jr. will be the first black senator in the South since Reconstruction if he wins the Tennessee senate race!
http://www.fordfortennessee.com/

Get It Right, Get It Right, Get It Tight...................

I had a good weekend. I went to Zydeco with my friend Trish on Friday. It's been a while since I've been there. I forgot how much I love live Jazz. I voted for the mid term elections on Saturday morning. I guess we'll know the results tomorrow. Saturday morning I realized that I've been surrounded by elderly folk every time I've voted. I know the rumor is that young people don't vote, but let's prove them wrong.

It's usually hard for me to get into work mode on Mondays, but today went well. I spent the evening with some sisters from my church. We have life groups at my church, in which we meet every two weeks or so to discuss Sunday's sermon and apply it to our lives. We also spent time just bonding and having girl talk. I realized that when in doubt I have to throw it out and anything or anyone that I have to justify my reason for being with them or doing that thing needs to go. It's easier said then done, but I'm going to stop making excuses for people and myself. Nothing is going to block my blessing! More importantly, I need to trust God and exercise more faith. My faith is unshakeable in certain areas, but it needs work in other areas. The Word says that I will be fruitful and multiply, prosperous, that my husband will be respected, and people will call him blessed because he has me, so why do I continue to get stressed out over not being as financially stable as I would like to be or wonder when my husband will come. It's already done, and I'm doing what I need to do (God really helps those who help themselves), so I just need to be patient and exercise faith. I need to remind myself that I am only 25!!!!!
"You are a designer original. Everyone cannot afford the price you demand and that's all right. If they could, you would be common...."MMH.

Take Care!

Alright, I know it's late, but I feel its time for me to start blogging! More to come..........