Baronessa's Broke

Its been almost 2 years since I began this venture with my business partner and dear friend Samantha Squalls. At the time, we were both full time students with jobs and aspirations of breaking out into the real world to pursue our dreams. We had no idea then, but in terms of financial stability and health, we were in tip top shape. With financial aid checks streaming in along with under the table cash from various hustles and a desire to hit the Leach (aka Florida State's Gym), we were on top of the world. It was February 2007 and then we birthed the idea of I'm Tired of Being Broke. Prior to having graduated, we had ideals about the world, get a degree, get a job and start our own company. Sounds simple right?! Well lets just say, our personal experiences have been nothing short of adventurous. I believe it was October of 2008, when I thought I had hit rock bottom. In less than 2 years, everything we worked so hard to avoid, came rolling on in with no warnings like Hurricane Andrew in 1992. I felt like the ply wood I put up to protect my house had nothing in comparison to the strength of the storm that was on its way. This storm I'm referring to would be the Recession of '08. I left FSU with a degree in Finance in the Summer of '07. Sometimes, when I think about the irony in this, the only thing left to do is laugh. My first job out of school was working for Terminix, that should have been the first sign. I'd joke  with friends about riding in my exterminator suit to extinguish so and so's roach infestation. At this time I wondered how the rules of market efficiency would help me now. In actuality I was an administrative assistant whose job consisted of making appointments and sometimes having to diagnose what kind of feces was inside of a napkin before my face. That actually happened by the way. So lets fast forward, I end up at an Investment Advisory Firm in Thomasville, Ga. It was like big city mouse meet little city mice. I reconciled client statements, assisted the firm with their billing, and most importantly was in charge of the client reports. I even managed to acquire my series 7 which would send me on the path of becoming a Financial Advisor myself and manage funds for those who sought returns on their investments. You couldn't tell me shit! I was on my grind and ahead of the game as I thought. I'm Tired of Being Broke had already been written and even though our first publisher withdrew from the project, we had high hopes of sealing the deal with a literary agent who would for sure see the timeliness and urgency of our manuscript. 9 months into my career and almost a year to the date post graduation, I decided I needed a break from the small town living. My cousin Mauikai, a recording artist from Miami, Fl., was going on a European Tour to spread her music, this would be my opportunity. Let's just say, I came back broke, jobless, carless, and homeless...Luckily my momma loves me, so I'm back where I started, in the room I spent my high school years at...and I'm most definitely tired, Tired of Being Broke.