The New Beginning

Alright guys. It's official. I will begin writing the next chapter of my life tomorrow. I am officially done with my degree. Next stop, loan repayment. My challenge for the next year is to beat my greatest enemy-interest. The goal is to pay off my student loans in a year and make my first million by 40. Nothing will stop me. There is nothing holding me back now. I feel just like I felt in the MTC. Anxious to get out into the real world to solve real problems and talk to real people. I'm excited to hit the pavement running. I have been asked by work to begin preparing for my licensing as an assessor. Should accomplish this task by the end of the year (all three levels). I can't tell you how happy I am to get out into the real world and start making my ideas and dreams become reality. But, first things first. If I want to get anywhere in life I have to get ahead of the game and the only way to do that is to be debt free. As I said earlier, the goal is one year. After this first year.....WATCH OUT! I'm coming through. I have my mother to thank for her support, emotionally, finanically, and spiritually she has been my greatest advocate. She has always believed in me. I love her. I can't count on my hands the number of times she has asked about when I will be receiving my diploma in the mail. She is so proud and she should be. She has been the one who has sacrificed the most to help me achieve my dreams. May God bless her forever for it. I'd also like to thank friends who have listened to my doubts and concerns and helped me along the way. There have been many nights of restlessness, tears, and doubts, but I have accomplished my first task. Thanks to all of you who have listened and loved me. I'm blessed beyond measure. This year has been a year of changes and for those of you who are close to me...know what changes I'm talking about. Thank you for your continued love and support in my decision making process. I owe all that I am to those with whom I surround myself. Cheers!

Boston: My new favorite Place

We just recently moved my cousin and his family out to Boston this weekend. All I have to say is that this place is amazing. My cousin will be getting his MBA, hence the move. We are so proud of him. I will definitely be a routine visitor when chance permits. No words can describe the beauty of this town. The buildings are genuine and have charm like you wouldn't believe and the expanse of cultures is savoring. I spend the evening enjoying a theatrical performance downtown, open to the public, and then some musical performances by several vendors on the sidewalks. One of the vendors was so talented he had, at one point, over 50 people in the crowd. The scene was majestic. Couples of different races and families from all over the world were brought together on that sidewalk to listen to the melodies of one man picking away at some strings. The history around me could be felt in the air and the bricked roads on some of the streets ringed back horse drawn carriages and 1800's lifestyles. Needless to say...I'm in love with this town and it's character. I will definitely come back for a longer visit.