Post-Graduation Infographic
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:57 am
I love these kinds of things! This one comes from OnlineCollege.org.
Via: Online College Advice ... (more)
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February 3, 2012 at 9:57 am
Interviews
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:38 am
When I was working in fashion PR, my interview clothes were basically the same clothes I wore to work or something slightly fancier. Very trendy, and if I wore a suit to an interview....I ... (more)
And it begins….here we go!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:22 am
Well, I'm back in the swing of things, school has officially started. I have classes Monday-Thursday. Wednesday I have my Med-Surg clinical where I will be going to a major NYC ... (more)
Double Whammy
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:24 am
Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought my books for this semester....ouch!
The total for 7 textbooks (mix of used and new, all bought from Amazon.com) was $330.
Not bad, I ... (more)
What would you do if you failed?
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:11 pm
This post is going to be specifically about my experience in nursing school, but really, you can apply it to many areas of your life!
It took me a lot of blood, sweat and tears ... (more)
Growing and growing!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:03 am
My savings account, that is. I was able to put $400 into my savings today after getting paid last week and from some of my Christmas present money. I am happy that I made it through ... (more)
Holiday Cheer (and Drear)!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKDecember 27, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Happy Holidays, everyone!I wish I could say yesterday I got home after a long weekend of enjoying delicious holiday dinners and desserts. But alas, I have been battling a stomach ... (more)
Two weeks…
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKDecember 11, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Until the end of the semester and Christmas! This coming week is my last week of class and next week is finals week. I can't believe I am at the end of my first semester of nursing ... (more)
Making saving a priority
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKNovember 5, 2011 at 10:09 am
Yesterday I got my first paycheck for November, and it was a little more than I expected: $310! I also got my $90 from my freelance gig so I deposited $400 into my checking account ... (more)
Finish early….or do internships?
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKNovember 3, 2011 at 9:30 am
Today I am going to meet with my adviser to discuss my Spring 2012 semester classes. I am also going to try and talk to her about doing a summer session, but I feel very conflicted ... (more)
October Recap
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 31, 2011 at 10:23 am
Happy Halloween! Since it's the last day of October, I figured I would post my recap today. It was an interesting month for me, as it was the first full month of being "in the ... (more)
New Flair for my Apartment from Thailand!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 27, 2011 at 9:23 am
A while ago, I was contacted by a representative from NOVICA, an artisan website affiliated with National Geographic. They offered me a gift certificate to buy something from one ... (more)
It’s time to revisit my goals
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 16, 2011 at 10:34 am
It's been almost two months since I left the "real world" to go back to school (nursing school) full-time. In that time I've done pretty well for myself money-wise, thanks to a ... (more)
Success! I got a new knife!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 13, 2011 at 9:30 am
About a month and a half ago, I mailed my broken J.A. Henckles Chef Knife back to the company with a letter hoping they would replace it.Well, about a week ago, I received a brand ... (more)
Umm….you want me to do what?!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 11, 2011 at 9:48 am
So I finally completed my 401K rollover into an IRA. My money (just under $5,000) came to me in two checks - my contributions and my earnings. I earned a whopping $800 in 5 years, ... (more)
Finally, payday!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKOctober 7, 2011 at 2:05 pm
After working for almost a full month, I finally got my first work-study paycheck! I worked 29.5 hours in two weeks, and got paid $295, or $286 after taxes. I also got my second ... (more)
September Recap
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:50 pm
So, the first month of school is officially over!Also, the first month without a "real" full-time job is over!So, how did I do? Well, school-wise I'm doing quite well. It's very ... (more)
When to spend and when to save
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:24 am
When you are not bringing in the typical paychecks every two weeks, it is more difficult to decide when you should go for it and buy something you need and when you should just ... (more)
Sponsored Post: Avoiding Bank Overdrafts with Online Loans
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:46 pm
If it has never happened to you – a bank overdraft is what we’re talking about – it’s because of one of three factors: You have so much extra money you never would have ... (more)
Balancing my work/school/relationship life
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Wow, it has already been a week since I last wrote!? I guess that's what being in a nursing program will do to you!Everything has been going relatively well so far, except for ... (more)
Hope for the best, plan for the worst
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Ever hear that age-old wisdom? Well, it's definitely a good saying, because it's true! I found out some of the real details of my upcoming jobs, and on one hand, it's great! On ... (more)
My Updated Budget
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:32 am
Since I received my last paycheck this past Friday, it has really hit home that I will be without a full-time income for the next two years. Luckily I have made good connections ... (more)
Shufflin’ Money
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Well, it's been five days in our new apartment, and BF & I feel almost totally settled in!
We've gotten everything finally unpacked and set up. The only thing left to do is hang ... (more)
The eagle has (finally) landed!
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKAugust 31, 2011 at 7:30 am
Well, after a tumultuous few days, BF, cat and I are FINALLY settled into our new apartment!
We had planned to do our move on Saturday, but thank you Hurricane Irene for ruining ... (more)
Putting a “Lifetime Warranty” to the Test
From GREEN I$ THE NEW BLACKAugust 23, 2011 at 11:01 am
Hmm...I wonder what's in this package?
When I emailed my mom this photo, she knew immediately what it was: my J.A. Henckels Chef Knife!
Yes, my J.A. Henckels Chef Knife is ... (more)
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