Sunday, November 27, 2011

What makes a community?

Their are many variables needed to create a solid community.  I will explain the three that I feel are the most important.  The first is economy, without a solid economy in a community, it will be hard for expansion to take place.  Without expansion, a community does not have the opportunity to build appropriate ties to other places that will in the future be a aid to them.  The second important thing needed for a solid community is interaction/communication.  Without communication it makes it hard for a community to interact with each other; a community cannot be strong if their is no form of interaction or relationships being build.  The third most important variable needed for a solid community is a leader.  This I believe is the most important of the three needed to form a community.  The leader helps direct the community; without direction how can a community expect to expand.

Net Worth?

Over the years, my net worth has increased by small increments.  The main reason for the increase is because of me going from being in high school and unemployed, to me now saving money and working.  Recently I have become more independent; I purchased a car and moved out into my own apartment.  In years following I plan on having a good paying job and hope that I my net worth, will increase.  I looked online and I found it pretty cool how their are net worth calculators.  These calculators help people figure out how much they are really worth, instead of just estimating.  Some URL's of net worth calculators are at http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/networth/networth.html and http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/retirement/net-worth-calculator.aspx.  I entered my information and my net worth is not very much, considering I am a 21 year-old college student, but I have ambition to have a high net worth in the future.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Yes to Online Shopping

Online shopping is shopping at ease.  Why should I have to walk around the mall all day trying to find the perfect shirt or shoes, when I can just purchase it by the click of a button.  Online shopping is for those busy people that don't have time to go out and do it.  I think this form of shopping is most used today than ever.  Some of the most popular sites are eBay and Amazon and are one of the first online shopping sites made.  I prefer to shop online because their are certain things I can find online for a cheaper price and things that I cant find in stores in my community.  I also online shop when I just don't feel like going out and buying the item.

The top three things I buy online are textbooks, shoes, and my exercise equipment.  However, the three things I would never purchase online are clothes, jewelry, or electronics.  I would not buy clothes online because the one time I did my clothes did not fit even though they were my size.  Next I would not buy jewelry because the size and look of the jewelry could look like a million dollars online, but when you get it it could be complete crap.  Finally I would not buy electronics because I would rather go into the store and play and operate the with the gadgets before I buy it.