What Are Your Assets?
If they could only see that I have a treasury of MAC
eyeshadows in every color combination in the rainbow. I have Trish McEvoy’s
newest planner in a spiffy pink quilted case, with a specially fitted silver
bag for foundation and lipstick. And my newest acquisition straight from Paris,
a sweet little Dior touch-up kit for my purse. This particular ensemble is endowed
with a secret resource of three lip glosses under the tiny Dior door. What
value! I wonder if they would be interested to know that I do plan to make an
addition to my makeup portfolio with a Chanel red lipstick just as soon as I
raise enough capital. At $34 for the shade of Coromandel, I can wear a color
named for the famous lacquered screens that graced Coco's Rue
Cambon apartment in Paris. I must liquidate some funds, though, if I want it before
the fiscal year ends.
I wanted to tell them that I have accumulated all the best
hair products on the market. I have giant-sized bottles of shampoo and
conditioner that promise a great return on my investment to make me look like a
fashionista on the catwalk. As an extra bonus, these top-notch products also
make my hair smell like blueberries. I have an excellent repository of
hair paste to separate my hair into pieces for an edgy style, oil from Morrocco
to make my hair super-shiny, and hairspray that is made from fresh kiwis. I
want them to know I spent my research and development funds carefully before selecting this light, brushable spray that does not leave hair feeling like
it’s glued. This value on the balance sheet is important.
I wish they could see my collection of perfume, like liquid silver and gold in the form of flowers from Vera Wang and blackberry and vanilla from Trish
McEvoy. However, for this division of my portfolio I look for other investors. I am prudent with my funds by asking for the perfume for holidays and
birthdays. I even assist my investors by forwarding the necessary financial
information from the discount house of amazon.com to help them purchase the
items at a reduction. Whatever I choose to call them -- assets, strong points, blessings, resources -- I actually do have lots of them.
So I’d like to tell the finance gurus that although I might not have a portfolio of high-yielding investments, I do indeed have
assets. But maybe they're more of the intangible sort. I have an unending supply of grace. I know where to find overflowing peace. I can opt for unlimited joy. And all free for the asking. From God who generously lavishes these blessings on those who ask. And I think that might be the most valuable investment I can make.
Fun article! I appreciate your 'investments & assets' and agree on the intangible ones!!! Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteAssets come in varying forms! :)
DeleteThose silly bank people! What are they thinking?!
ReplyDeleteProcesses, processes, and more processes!
DeleteI definitely agree -- the real assets are the ones we can't measure at all. And I love your take on assets! I am inspired to take another look at my portfolio and make sure its up to par :)
ReplyDeleteChristy
Life is more than dollars and cents, right?!
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