Heads up for Fiona's Semi-Annual Financial Freak-Out.

[memento1]

Well, I'm back. Minnesota was lovely and wonderful. I got to see my only alumni, several of my old college friends and roommates, and spend a lot of time just catching up with my mom. It was a lovely week-long retreat. Upon return, of course, I'm now in the midst of my semi-annual financial freak-out, when I realize how little money I'm making and wonder how I'll make ends meet. I can't afford health insurance. I have to leave the place I'm living and looking at alternatives is driving me nuts as it's twice the price I'm paying now, for less (I had a very sweet deal here). Adding up my required monthly expenses (loans, bills, food and gas) leaves me hanging with no extra income at my current rate, and I'll be screwed if I can't find a second job when my hours drop this fall. Thus the freak-out. My mom has offered to help me out and pay for health insurance, and I'll take her up on it because I do need insurance, but I hate doing it. I was financially independent. I was proud of that. Screw this economy and this sh*tty career path and my inability to come up with any other.

Despite all this I ordered Bones season 3 for my birthday this weekend. I only treat myself twice a year; I'm allowed. Cannot wait cannot wait cannot waaaaaiiiit. *L* I'm such a silly fangirl.

Comments

[imperviousness.livejournal.com]

I've gotta say, I totally understand the money panic. I'm feeling the oncoming storm, myself, and I haven't even moved out yet.

Does this mean I'm still buying a Blackberry and taking on the scary smartphone bill? Yes. LOL.

This whole "adult" thing? I don't like it, I think it's overrated. Y/Y?

*hugs*

[memento1.livejournal.com]

Y/MFY.

I hate having to pay my cell phone bill every month, but it's a necessary cost and worth it.

*clings*

[balmyone.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!!!! I couldn't get you anything this year... But you got like 18 DVDs from me last year, so I hope you don't feel TOO bad. :P

I'm sorry you're stressing about money. Would it make you feel better at all if I said "Rose decides to give reading a try"? :D

We REALLY need to talk soon! I miss you!!! *hugs!*

[memento1.livejournal.com]

*LOL* Trust me, you've given me enough to last for YEARS. That collection of burned DVDs is one of my most valued possessions. *L* When I went home earlier this month, my mom and I watched the burned Bones discs you made for me, the "Bones Disk of Adorableness" and the "Bones Disc of Awesomeness". And guess what? They were awesome. And adorable. Now my mom is hooked. Hehe.

And you ALWAYS know what to say to brighten my day. ;) Hehe. I am so easily amused.

I agree on the talking soon bit! We should finally do that Harry Potter viewing and catch up (we'll probably never get to Harry Potter, *L*!). And I still need to respond to that AWESOME Comic-Con write up you did for me. Made of awesome. I MUST go next year. We must go together, yes.

[kira-iras.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you have such money problems, but I still wish you all the best for your birthday (although I'm one day too late *blush*).

[memento1.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww, thank you! It was a fairly good birthday, thank goodness. And it means a lot to get birthday wishes, even late :)