Samantha Boateng https://www.samanthaboateng.com Writer | Creator | Educator Sat, 02 Jan 2021 19:56:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/www.samanthaboateng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-Samantha-Boateng-3.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Samantha Boateng https://www.samanthaboateng.com 32 32 180500958 2021 Reading Challenge – January https://www.samanthaboateng.com/2021/01/02/2021-reading-challenge-january/ Sat, 02 Jan 2021 19:50:55 +0000 https://www.samanthaboateng.com/?p=254 For 2021, I am challenging myself to read at least 1 book a month for each month! My first book, for January, is We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo. You can join me by reading the same book or reading a book of your choice! I have an outline of how you can break it down below!

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4

Week 2: Chapters 5 – 8

Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12

Week 4: Chapters 13 – 18

Find the book

  • Independent black-owned bookstores: https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/a33497812/black-owned-bookstores/
  • Get it from your local library: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx
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During my undergraduate study, I worked a bunch of random jobs, applied for every scholarship under the sun, and interned, saving every penny so I could graduate debt-free. By the time I was in my 3rd year, I had a few thousand dollars saved, so my parents suggested that I put my money into a 1 year certificate of deposit (CD) at my bank. I’d always thought investments were for ‘real’ adults with a lot of money, not a young, college student like myself. I made the investment anyways; I would at least have my money safe somewhere I wouldn’t be tempted to use. Once my CD matured a year later, I wanted to invest my money somewhere I could reap long-term benefits.

So, my parents suggested buying a house. I seriously doubted that I would be able to. I didn’t have 10s or 100s of thousands of dollars saved, I didn’t have extensive credit history, and I just felt I couldn’t. I had only seen 20-year-olds buy houses on Twitter, not in real life.

  • Views from my porch
  • Document signing!

Despite my doubts, my parents and I decided to look through some available real estate. We found a condo that I could afford and made an offer. A bunch of people had expressed interest in the condo, but my offer was chosen! The entire process took less than 3 months and I was able to rent it out immediately after closing! Now, the rent money I’m receiving is paying off the house, all at the age of 21! Honestly, I can’t believe I’m a homeowner sometimes, but I am so grateful for how far I’ve come. I want to encourage you, you are not too young, too broke, too inexperienced to achieve your dreams and goals! Just take that first leap of faith. I’m rooting for you!

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My name is Samantha, I write, create, and educate. In my free time I dance, sew, dress up and take pics, and read (more on my About page: www.samanthaboateng.com/about). I’m so excited that you’ve landed here on my little corner of the internet. In my blog, I’ll share some inspiration, tips and advice, book reviews, and more! I’m excited for all that’s to come! Feel free to connect with me on social media or send me an email!

Best,

Samantha

boatengsamantha@gmail.com
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