Going back to school, an expensive business

Daddy, my school starts on Monday, we seriously need to get my books.


Ok, let's calculate the costs and you know what, just as I am adding them all up, it came to a total of $957 USD. That is including school wear, school registration, monthly fee and books. But what is really shocking is the books cost. $67 for a science book? Say what? She is only going to the second grade, how can they ask for these sums of money?? $67 for a second grade book...
Studying privately in PR is an expensive costs for parents and a lucrative one for schools!!!

I still love the island....

Recession or not? I am confused...

If you believe the news, the PR government is broke, with a $800 million deficit, almost on the brink of breakdown. Is this a good time to move to the island? Common sense would say no., the middle class professionals are leaving in island in droves for South Florida, earning them the title of Floricans. But, on the other hand, the island also seems to be attracting a share of people wanting to move in from USA and Europe, Phillips is recruiting to the island, so is SAP, one of the largest software companies in the world. UBS, the Swiss investment bank is also recruiting potential candidates to Puerto Rico. Has this constant flow of migration to mainland always been a part of Puerto Rican life? The malls are always busy, even in the current climate, the other day a friend bought a huge Chevrolet with integrated DVDs on the back. It makes you wonder...