Posts for Last Born Child


To The One Who Nurtures Me

From Last Born Child
March 14, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I’m not full of answers, though I pretend that I am. If it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am. Happy Mother's Day Cherie!Happy Mother's Day( to all who celebrate ... (more)

C.V. Writing: Google Maps is the new Microsoft Word

From Last Born Child
March 12, 2010 at 2:31 pm
In a world where we are all struggling to stnad out from the pack, how you come across on your C.V. is of the utmost importance. That's why, when I saw Ed Hamilton's C.V., I had ... (more)

Are You Paying Too Much (Council) Tax?

From Last Born Child
March 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I sure was, and I had been for two years. Can you imagine that? For two years, the wonderful Council that I reside in continuously overcharged me and nobody realized this. They ... (more)

Are We Still Doing This in 2010?

From Last Born Child
March 9, 2010 at 1:59 pm
**My apologies for the rant yesterday. We are now back to our scheduled programming**I know soldiers are taken through lots of training before deployment. I imagine said training ... (more)

All These People Have Nothing To Say

From Last Born Child
March 8, 2010 at 3:48 pm
There is a shortage of opinion from middle level management in my office this week and that is rare. Why the shortage you ask? Well, it is because nobody knows where my money went. ... (more)

Only Play the Games You Can Win

From Last Born Child
March 5, 2010 at 3:20 pm
On repeat, on my computer, probably for a while. ... (more)

Has Anyone Said “Good Job Kid”?

From Last Born Child
March 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm
A certified air traffic controller took his son to work. He also let his son direct air traffic. His son was very professional and courteous. One of the pilots commented the kid ... (more)

Life Lessons: Wanting It Enough

From Last Born Child
March 3, 2010 at 3:16 pm
One of my nearest and dearest is going through a very hard time. After meeting an awesome man, establishing a friendship and falling for him, they finally realized they were good ... (more)

How To Stand Up For Yourself (and make some money)

From Last Born Child
March 1, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Last week, I came across an article on Gizmodo about a man selling a damaged step (from the Manhattan Apple Flagship store) on eBay. The bidding was somewhere in the region of ... (more)

Rules of Personal Finance (as told by various bloggers)

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February 27, 2010 at 2:47 pm

I have spent the last 2 years pouring through various Personal Finance blogs. Some I adore and keep going back to and others that I visit once only. Certain thoughts are echoed

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Body and Soul, I’m not a Soldier of Love

From Last Born Child
February 25, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I am a young Black African woman who lives in the UK. I am not a fan of the stuff on radio and I'm old enough to know a good love song.I am not a fan of the rap. I like soul music ... (more)

No Emergency Fund over Here

From Last Born Child
February 23, 2010 at 11:12 am
I don't have a traditional emergency fund. Heck, I don't have an emergency fund full stop. Though I like to think of my National Savings & Investment bonds as my emergency fund, ... (more)

Dubai is Awesome

From Last Born Child
February 20, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Guess who's back and about 6 shades darker? And they say black people don't tan lol :) Dubai was the best holiday I've ever had – no lie, impending ruin and all. I went not knowing ... (more)

Shopping: the Second Favourite Sport in Dubai

From
February 18, 2010 at 4:34 pm

****The above image is not directly related to the post. I was just floored by the size of the wal through Aquarium within the Dubai Mall. If this is what oil can do for a nation,

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Teaser

From
February 16, 2010 at 3:35 pm

At the 11th hour, we changed our holiday plans from Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2010 to Dubai. I cannot say I was not disappointed. After all the twoing and froing and the costume

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That’s Not an Allocation Strategy!

From Last Born Child
February 12, 2010 at 4:03 pm
How's it going blogfam? I've been working hard, trying to impress the bosses lately. I realize that my work days could be so much more productive so I'm trying out this thing where ... (more)

Can’t Wait to Drop Kick My Brother

From Last Born Child
February 9, 2010 at 4:04 pm
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Singing Sweetly and Rapping Romantically (??)

From Last Born Child
February 7, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I generally don't listen rap music and everybody knows this about me. However, every now and then, I will hear a song when I'm hanging out with friends who listen to the genre ... (more)

Seriously?

From Last Born Child
February 5, 2010 at 2:20 pm
creditI wonder what it is about being a lawyer that makes people think you can resolve every issue they have every had that is remotely legal.I have acquaintances who insist on ... (more)

My Money and Romance

From Last Born Child
February 3, 2010 at 2:23 pm
JK and I don't discuss our money.I know how much he earns, his ballpark networth and how much is expenses are on average. He has the same kind of idea about my financial situation. ... (more)

My Most Recent Indulgence

From Last Born Child
January 29, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I discovered The Oatmeal through Gizmodo a week ago. I have spent many minutes on the website enjoying The Oatmeal's humour. I highly recommend his site for a good laugh - the ... (more)

I’d Rather Spend A Chunk of My Rent On…

From Last Born Child
January 27, 2010 at 2:57 pm
1. iPad.sourceMy guilty obsession. Since I can't afford the Macbook Pro I want, you will have to give me my daily fix of all things Apple related. Also, you don't make me feel ... (more)

Jaspects: Get to Know

From Last Born Child
January 26, 2010 at 3:01 pm
There are serious perks to having a very musical family. Everyone is constantly giving you recommendations - be it artists, movements or genres. Most of the time, my family turn ... (more)

iTablet, iSlate, iPad, Whatever

From Last Born Child
January 25, 2010 at 4:09 pm
sourceI want one and I want one bad. However, I will only look into purchasing one if it:Has a built-in webcamera Has at least an 8-inch screen Has a decent graphics card Has the ... (more)

Saver’s Remorse is Real

From Last Born Child
January 22, 2010 at 2:42 pm
This is one of those things that nobody tells you i.e. when you are relatively new to the debt-free game, saver's remorse will bite your behind every chance it gets.I've been suffering ... (more)