Digging for Gold
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: money
Sometimes when R starts thinking that he might not be cut out for law school, when even finishing his bachelor's seems lik ea challenge, he thinks he might start his own business, become a producer/rapper, or start his own chihuahua breeding farm. The last one I wouldn't mind so much. Our dog Assata has had 3 litters, with 7 puppies all together. The last litter was a bit weird and tragic, with only one puppy surviving. We had to keep her since we had basically paid over $1400 to save her and Assata's lives. Really, Big Mama is a wonderful part of our family. If we could have a whole pack (as if 4 isn't enough) and live on a farm or partly suburban area, I would be a happy woman. I don't know if that would mean me being a stay at home mom, but I hope it does.
If R did start a business, I think it would be a record store or a record label. I vote for either. Who hasn't fantasized about having their own store? Whether it's selling yuppie doggie brownies, overpriced Venezuelan yarn, or teeny tiny refashioned t-shirts, the mom-and-pop, small business is an American dream. I think he would love to have a record store, where he could chat up customers and still continue to "dig" for records, some for the store and others for his personal collection. If he had a record label, he could press reproductions of little known albums or mixes of found gems. Actually, the two are not mutually exclusive. Wouldn't it be fun to have a record store with your own record label to boot? With banks and lenders offering starting money through a business loan and business cash advance, all you need is a grrreat idea. Of course, you need a business plan, knowledge of finance, and a lot of time to commit to your endeavor.
That's all I really want or ask of R. Be passionate, put forth everything you got, work hard. We're nearing the end now, at least with his bachelor's. It's the final inning. It's the 10-yard stretch. On the other hand, when he makes it to law school, that will be like another game, set of goals, and craziness. Let's just get there already.
Posted by mary
at 8:54 PM EDT
Updated: Mon, Aug 25 2008 8:55 PM EDT