Who is the brown eyed nerd (BEN)?

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Who is the brown eyed nerd (BEN)?

I am a twenty-two year old college senior getting ready to graduate in the fall and frantically trying to prepare for life after college…often unaffectionately described as the “real” world . This blog is dedicated to my quest to build a "wealthy" life; I have come to define wealth not simply by the quantity of one’s material possessions but by the quality of one’s life. In this case, I am that “one.”

Why overeducated and underprepared?

Throughout my life I have been incredibly privileged; thanks to hard work and sacrifices made by my parents. This has included a great secondary education and the opportunity to attend a University where I have been continually challenged by my peers and professors both inside and outside of the classroom. Despite what would appear to be an excellent education, I have come to find that I am horribly underprepared to enter the “real” world. I have a ton of questions about balancing a career, a life, a checkbook...a cookbook...and I plan to blog about every minute of it. If someone else is helped out by my wayward ramblings or experience...BONUS!

DISCLAIMER: I will never be rude or inconsiderate of anyone who decides to read and post on my blog. HOWEVER, I expect the same from you.

Legal garbage: I am in the process of attaining a bachelor’s of arts from one of the best Universities in the country. Any ramblings that one could read about on my blog should not be misconstrued as expertise, advice, or even competence about the subject on which I am writing. I am simply writing about my experiences and if you are in need of expert advice that I would suggest consulting and expert.