Real Life 101

I’m going all philosophical on you now but just hear me out. Talking to my sister the other day, I blurted out a thought and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Why don’t universities and colleges teach us about REAL LIFE? I’m talking real life situations that regular normal, human beings will eventually go through at some point in life. I realized that there have been so many instances that if only I had a small dosage of preparedness, I would definitely feel more confident in my decisions. Unfortunately, the academia only regulates courses that include insignificant math formulas and Ceramics as part of our curriculum. Ok, I get it—quizzing me on 32 chapters on Physics III are meant to prepare us for the job force (I’m still waiting for my employer to make me put that piece of knowledge to use one day!) But I just don’t see why we can’t squeeze in a couple of weeks of some really basic things that would make us smarter citizens in the real world.

For example:

1. Spring Semester: Credit Card Basics, 3 credits
Chapter 1: Benefits and consequences of applying for credit cards
Chapter 2: The law and how to avoid a judge and jury
Chapter 3: Easy step-by-step instructions on how to pay off debt as easy as it is to acquire it

2. Summer Semester: The Real Cost of LIVING, 3 credits
Chapter 1: Leasing a home
Chapter 2 to 35: BUYING your first home!!!
Chapter 36: Budgeting effectively

3. Fall Semester: Multi-Tasking 101, 3 credits
Chapter 1: How to run a business, stop to have 3 kids, do homework, do your taxes, make dinner, call your grandmother, mow the lawn, schedule appointments with the electrician and cable guy, do 8 loads of laundry, etc. etc. etc.
Chapter 2: How to do everything in Chapter 1 and be sane

And then if you pass at the end, you get a certificate and you can use that as your ticket to get an awesome, well-paying job that is guaranteed until retirement. Now, is that too much to ask??? :)

The Happiest of Birthdays

I celebrated my 20-something birthday this weekend, and boy was it HAPPY! Started off with some great news, my favorite lunch spot with my co-workers, a delicious meal at Chophouse Miami, awesome gifts from the Hubbs and family, a night on the town with the greatest friends, and an insanely delicious cake to top it all off! It really couldn't get any better than that!

Michael Kors iPhone 4 Wallet Clutch! So convenient, so stylish, sooo me!

Such yummy steak, but we also tried some kangaroo and alligator, and it was delish!
Partied it up and one of my favorite places to dance my calves off!

And a gift certificate to the best SPA in Miami, The Ritz Key Biscayne.
I cannot wait to make my appointment!

Happy birthday to me!

Hoppy Rabbit Year!

Created by my co-worker, Sistah.

Click and Flip the Page

Something really cool made my day yesterday. I have been anticipating the arrival of the premier issue of a magazine like no one’s business! Two things about me you must know: #1. I love magazines. All my life I’ve wanted to work for a magazine (and hey, I kinda-sorta do now!). And #2. I have this horrible addiction to décor and interiors nowadays…it’s sick. Yesterday, my 2 favorite things came to digital life. Please hurry and check out High Gloss Magazine A.S.A.P. Ok, I know it’s not a real tangible magazine, but it’s the latest craze in the Publishing world these days…unfortunately. As real magazines continue to fold with this sucky economy, former editors have joined forces to create digital magazines to fill our void. Thanks former editors!

High Gloss features beautiful interiors, trendy décor, and fashion. Here are some of my favorite pages.

Lonny Magazine is also a favorite. It launched last year and has become extremely popular in the blogging world.

Will it be the same to now stalk my inbox, rather than my mailman for new issues? Maybe not, but at least these editors are still gracing us with their talent! Phew!