Girl on the Brink: Surviving Desperate Times with Desperate Measures

Day 34 — Twitter Me

When I got email that Barack Obama was following me on Twitter, I got all a twitter. I mean, the president—of the United States. I can’t think of anything more flattering than having someone important “follow” you, which means they’ve placed you in their flock of tweets. I’m now part of the cacophony of tweets on [...]

Day 25 1/2 — That Wanted Feeling

I almost bought—on sale—a Hannah Montana karaoke contraption at Radio Shack today, but opted for the Plug ‘N’ Sing Karaoke system. It costs $10, compared to $69. At the checkout line, the clerk said, “I bought one of these for my son.” I nodded, thinking, lady, this one’s for me. She looked aghast when I turned [...]

Day 19 — Legit Jobs on Craigslist

I’m back in job-hunting mode now that I’ve finished a small freelance assignment. Freelancing in today’s market brings chump change. It’s not a time to start if you don’t have an established clientele. Nonetheless, I appreciate the extra few hundred dollars I earn each month, which I’m considering not reporting because the amount is so [...]

Day 7 — Job Hunt

Monday always marks a psychological barrier for me. The beginning of a new week heralds, I hope, a new birth of jobs. But that’s not always the case. New jobs get posted every day, not just at the beginning of the week. But I don’t want to let go of the thought that new jobs will be waiting when I log onto my computer Monday morning. It’s the start of a new work week for everyone else, even the unemployed.