So, a few weeks ago, I received a note from my financial aid office stating that they were investigating whether I had reached the student loan limits. I was perplexed as the limits seemed okay ... but that was before the changes that the current kangaroo court / U.S. administration has made. These changes mean most people will have to take out personal loans that have higher interest rates, and little or no chance of forgiveness or deferrals. Quite simply, the new legislatio

Am I the only one experiencing talking stage fatigue (TSF)? There should be a class action suit!!! Anyway, that's why I created this FAQ. Grab a snack, and a drink, and have a read. If you get to the end and have a question I didn't include an answer for, leave a comment and I'll add it to the pile (if it isn't too crazy). Team Jacob or Edward? Well, first and foremost #TeamJesus, but #TeamJacob. 🐺 🐾 Are you single? Yep. Are you dating? Nope. I might do that in 7-10 busines

Y'all, we made it! It's kind of crazy because I didn't want to say we made it until I actually got out of 2025. It was actually one of the few years I hadn't lost anyone close to me so shout out to God for giving me a reprieve. This is a little mini update. I'm percolating along with my doctoral program. I'm in term eight, which is basically marking that I've been on this journey for about two years. I'm not sure how many classes that has been. Actually, it is eight bec

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