Girl on the Brink: Surviving Desperate Times with Desperate Measures

Day 101 — Ann’s ‘Larger Voyage’

The next time I get a job and get into trouble at work, I’m going to invoke the Bible and quote King David to cleanse me of my sins. If Mark Sanford, South Carolina’s naughty boy governor, can mention scripture to keep his job, then why can’t I? None of this “at will” job stuff. As [...]

Day 89 — Fear or Rejection

No one has looked at my Millionnairematch.com profile in several days. I’m going to take it down when the pop-up reminder I’ve got set up in my Google calendar goes off; otherwise my $39 a month subscription will automatically renew. I’d rather have a mani and pedi for that. And no word from Bailout Bill on [...]

Day 35 — Rejection

Along with a shrinking wallet comes a shrinking bra size. A smaller cup size is an issue of concern to both sexes when it comes to second base. I should know. I’ve shrunk. I used to be a 32D, a reality I learned when my girlfriend had me professionally fitted for a bra. Stores in Santa [...]