Posts for Last Born Child


Reason No. 317 Why I Love London:

From Last Born Child
August 31, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Notting Hill Carnival a.k.a. Europe's biggest street party.source It happens in West London every year, culminating on the last Monday in August (which also happens to be a public ... (more)

Moving On

From Last Born Child
August 28, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Please be advised, this post contains Religious references, emotion and swearing. Yes, I did put the first and the last of those together in one post. God understands.Matthew 6:12: ... (more)

Passive Income and Other Things

From Last Born Child
August 25, 2010 at 1:01 pm
It's been close to one month since I started this self-employed thing and it's been interesting.ProsBeing able to listen to Prince loud whilst working. [**I ain't got no money, ... (more)

Watching Silently

From Last Born Child
August 22, 2010 at 2:41 pm
We currently live in a world where I feel there is sensory overload. The cinematographic experience has gone from 2D to 3D to augmented reality in my short lifespan and though ... (more)

Great Expectations

From Last Born Child
August 19, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Honest ain't he? sourceI'm learning that sometimes most times it is my expectations, not situations or people that let me down.I am learning that it is my responsibility to transcend ... (more)

Zo!

From Last Born Child
August 16, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Eric Roberson is so underrated. *sigh* ... (more)

I Laughed. I’m Sorry

From Last Born Child
August 13, 2010 at 2:21 pm
A secretary loses her cat and asks her boss (a graphic designer) to make a poster, hoping that the poster might speed up the return of her cat. Start at the top and work your ... (more)

Starting over with Personal Finance

From Last Born Child
August 11, 2010 at 3:16 pm
A few years ago, I learnt that to get ahead in Personal Finance, you must:Set your goals: Determine why you are saving. Trust me, you need a reason to motivate you and to keep ... (more)

Naomi Campbell As A Witness?

From Last Born Child
August 6, 2010 at 1:45 pm
As I watched Naomi Campbell give her evidence at the special court for Sierra Leone in the Hague yesterday, I could not help but feel sorry for the prosecution. Things blew up ... (more)

David Mitchell Being David Mitchell

From Last Born Child
August 4, 2010 at 3:07 pm
sourceI would marry him if only he wasn't so insistent on living in North London. ... (more)

Back to Basics

From Last Born Child
August 2, 2010 at 1:27 pm
No, not the Ginuwine album.No, not the X'tina Aguilera album. I received an e-mail from someone I respect a lot linking to an article on the CNN Money website. The article discussed ... (more)

Organizing Life

From Last Born Child
July 26, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Hey blog fam! Here is a brief update on what occupies my mind these days.Now that I don't have a boss who signs my paycheques, I have to take the best decisions for myself and ... (more)

Buy the Business, Don’t Buy the Stock

From Last Born Child
July 23, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Ever since I took responsibility for my finances (somewhere in 2006), I've been very interested in Warren Buffet - but who isn't. I'm intrigued by his calm and his ability to wait ... (more)

And Now, Something Fun…Dancing Mascots

From Last Born Child
July 21, 2010 at 3:37 pm
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Practical Intelligence

From Last Born Child
July 19, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I heard one of my besties explain why he stopped dating a certain female. His words were she "lacked in practical intelligence". What he was implying was that the woman didn't ... (more)

God Favours Me

From Last Born Child
July 16, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Encourage the person next to you. Remember (your) God favours you. Be blessed. ... (more)

Becoming Self-Employed

From Last Born Child
July 14, 2010 at 11:21 am
Today was my last day at the Northern firm. The flat is clean, my bags are packed and the car is loaded. I'm going back to my beloved London now. Permanently. For the next two ... (more)

This Is My Jam!

From Last Born Child
July 12, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Just when I thought I'd have no feel-good song for this surprisingly warm British summer, Kelis helps me out.Enjoy. ... (more)

Nobody Writes Like this Anymore

From Last Born Child
July 9, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Even though he is calling out some guy who offended him, he does it in such beautiful language that I almost want him to call me a scoundrel. I wish we spoke like that these days. ... (more)

Good Friends and Vanilla

From Last Born Child
July 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm
There is something wrong with me blogfam. I went on another date with Mr. Vanilla. He is such a great guy. He ticks all the right boxes - on paper, we seem to be a great fit. The ... (more)

What Motivates Us

From Last Born Child
July 5, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I think everyone should watch the visualization of Dan Pink's RSA talk on "What Motivates Us". I know a lot of people are asking me why I walked away from a job that pays well ... (more)

Simplify It

From Last Born Child
July 2, 2010 at 1:04 pm
This week, I walked away from a generous contract renewal sum. I decided the money wasn't worth my time. Friday will be my last day at the current job. I am packing up with a view ... (more)

Net Worth:Q2 2010

From Last Born Child
July 1, 2010 at 1:32 pm
***For as long as Ghana remains in the World Cup, my attention span will be extremely short. I will not waffle as much as I usually do and you will find it difficult to reach me. ... (more)

First Dates

From Last Born Child
June 28, 2010 at 2:16 pm
sourceI went out on a date last night with a very sweet, extremely intelligent, polite and attentive gentleman. All the time, I found myself wishing he would be more than just ... (more)

Save Me From My Television

From Last Born Child
June 25, 2010 at 6:36 pm
My television has been a great source of amusement today. S much so that I don;t feel guilty about not completing the tasks on my to-do-list. Summary: Garnier have just put out ... (more)