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Not too much going on. Did see the neurologist yesterday, who still is unsure exactly what is causing my headaches. He has tentatively diagnosed me as having atypical cluster headaches. I have to say that for now I disagree with hiim, but as long as he's going to do something that will either 1) prevent them or 2) give me a good treatment when they happen, he can call them whatever he wants.
For now I'll be starting a blood pressure medication and ultram as needed. He also wants me to try an oxygen treatment for when the headaches happen. Cross your fingers.
I just signed up with this neat service that I came across on one of the personal finance blogs I read. I just got my approval and am updating my profile. We'll see if it leads to any extra side income. I'm still trying to find a part time job, without much luck. I don't know why no one wants to hire me. I put an application in at a relatively new restaurant that opened up, so hopefully that will lead to something.
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from August through December, i made about 1800 extra from a side job where they don't take out taxes (but you can deduct about 500 of that because i had business expenses).
when i think about the fact that i ate & drank most of that money away, i want to kick myself. i really need to stop going to the f'ing bar. or when i go, pregame like crazy and just have ONE or TWO drinks there... not 6. if i was going to waste money, i wish i had at least wasted it on clothes instead of a substance that leaves my body within 24 hours. i actually need clothes.
i got a new bill yesterday for the MRI on my foot for 500. plus i'm moving this weekend. and i havent' had any side work in over 6 weeks because it's the slow season. un-yay. i'm hoping this new place will be somewhere i can stay for years so i dont' have to deal with the hassle of moving for a while.
once i get settled, i'm going to re-evaluate my bills. i need to figure out how i'm going to live on student loans and make a tighter budget.
question.. your 150k in loans, is that ALL from law school? i have recently started to think about law schools in other parts of IL besides chicago just so i could get in-state tuition instead of paying 30k a year. only paying 10 would be sure as hell nice!
If you are seriously wanting to go, I would look into scholarships. There are actually some schools that offer them. I also know there are schools out there who have loan forgiveness programs if a student promises (and actually does) public interest. I don't know if you'd consider going part time so that you can still work? A lot of people do it. It's hard, but it can be done.
Only paying 10 a year would be fantastic. Try as hard as possible to AVOID getting a private loan (LAW Plus loans). If you do have to take out make sure they are all PHEAA and backed by the government so you'll end up with a lower interest rate after you consolidate.
BUT...an even BETTER idea? Marry Tony and have him support you!!!!
*sigh*
that's what i thought. :(
"BETTER idea" -- ew. no way. he has cooties :) besides, not only would i not consider being supported by a man, 1) he doesn't make enough to support us, 2) i said i'd never live with another guy before marriage, and 3) i think we're both marriage-phobic, which is JUST FINE BY ME! :)
Loans it is.. hey, other people do it. and yes, it's definitely public interest for me, soooo.. here's to loan forgiveness!