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BANG

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 [...]

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The end is near!!!

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 [...]

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My first (part time) salary negotiation!

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 [...]

career asking |

My first (part time) salary negotiation!

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 [...]

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Best leather?

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 [...]