Miracles do happen.
My last asking for this year involves something I NEVER would have imagined doing last July.
I….
Hold on.
Let’s backtrack.
Before this unexpected evening, I completed my first request for the day by asking something for someone else.
A friend called me for some travel advice. She is on a very strict budget, but wants to buy [...]
June 27. Day 362.
Today Mr. A celebrated his birthday with a picnic in the park, surrounded by friends and fam.
I was in charge of decorating and catering, so I called our favorite Thai place to see if they could handle an order for 15 people this afternoon.
The man on the phone said yes.
I hung up [...]
June 24. Day 359.
Here’s a brief rundown of my financial situation, as of this month. Grad school stipend has dried up. Part time work and savings cover the essentials.
But I need to find the cash for extras, like all that coffee I drink. And jeans. And tango night!!
Which means I need more work.
I posted a [...]
June 24. Day 359.
Here’s a brief rundown of my financial situation, as of this month. Grad school stipend has dried up. Savings cover the essentials, plus the occasional (read: rare) side project.
But I need to find the cash for extras, like all that coffee I drink. And jeans. And tango night!!
Which means I need more [...]
June 13. Day 348.
For four days, I’ve been doing research. There are a few leather items I’ve been wanting to buy — a little something for Mr. A, a few accessories for friends, and one special piece for a friend who’s about to celebrate a birthday, graduation, and a promotion.
In Florence over the course of [...]