Tag Archives: health
I went to grad school and all I got were these awesome food stamps.
This week, most of my former classmates got their master’s diplomas in the mail. I got food stamps. I have yet to receive my actual diploma, and I don’t know when or if I ever will. My last three terms, … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Food, health, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Impasse
A friend asked me “What would you be doing if you could get any job you wanted, right now?” To my surprise, my mind went blank. Two months ago, two years ago, six years ago, even ten years ago, he … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Food, health, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Mental Dental
I hurt my tooth on –get this–a pebble in some pinto beans I got from the food bank. I cleaned the beans before cooking, but I guess I missed a tiny stone. Of course I have no dental insurance. I … Continue reading
But how are you getting by?
How are you getting by? I get asked this a lot and I don’t know how to answer. I don’t know what kind of an answer people expect. I suppose people think I’ll say something like “Oh, I’m just living … Continue reading
Filed under "In this economy", Depression, Food, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles, Work
Who can it be now?
Another day, another knock at my door I don’t answer. I’m starting to think that my landlord and rental agency are as clueless about eviction as I am. It seems odd that they would try to approach me in person … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, fml, health, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Adventures in House-sitting
I have been rather busy lately, hence my lack of writing. A friend of mine went out of town for a few days, and I was house-sitting for her because she has a dog, two cats, and several fish. It … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, health, Home Life
The Oatmeal Chef
Because of its low cost (and therefore its abundance at the food bank), I have enough oatmeal to lower the cholesterol of an entire army. I prefer to make oatmeal with milk, but alas, milk costs money and is generally … Continue reading
Lazy Jane
I’ve spent most of the past several days tending to my sick rat. In a way, it’s a relief not to have a job because he cannot eat or drink by himself. However, if I had a job (and $50 … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, health, Home Life
Sickness is a sticky wicket
As I mentioned in at least one other post, when I was 25 years old, I worked for a phone sex line. While I don’t regret working there, it was actually a very dark period in my life and I … Continue reading
Keeping up appearances
As much as I have fought it, I have let myself go. It’s difficult for me to take care of myself during times of duress. I find that I am unable to pay attention to housekeeping, diet, exercise, and sometimes … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, health, Home Life, Materialism
I am a Seattle-based geeky writer girl. I like grammar, puzzles, board games, video games, television, books, and cute animals. I can often be found looking for a job or doubled over laughing at something that isn't terribly funny.
