Quote from: Chaunte on September 30, 2006, 08:51:09 PM
Do you have a 401k or life insurance policy that you can draw a loan on? That is what I did to help stabilize my finances.
For the 401k, you will need your spouse to approve the loan as well. It's how the law works because the spouse is entitled to some of the funds upon retirement as well.
Chaunte
No. I had one a few years ago, but I had to do this very thing after I lost my job.
As far as finances, I am just playing it a little at a time. I am talking to people I owe money to and explaining my situation (short of being TS) and am working it out a little at a time that way. I am hoping that my apartments does not discover that the deposit check has bounced before my next paydate. If they do discover that, I am hoping they are willing to work with me rather than kick me out--which most likely they will work with me. I was able to get my last laser hair removal payment postponed until my next treatment, so that helped. I still can't afford a bed, but as long as I keep enough air in my air mattress, it is OK. I have plenty of food to get by as long as I keep making food for lunches. I am living broke right now, but am able to keep myself occupied with plenty of stuff. I will only be able to spend a minimal amount of money at the fest next weekend (i.e. No drinking) and I do have enough hormones for another month.
I think I have enough gas until the next payday and I imagine if there is anything I really need badly, I can borrow it from the house. I did take a few items I had bought, but hadn't used and didn't need for a while (like spices) and was able to get enough money to buy a swimsuit for the pool (indoor), which I used yesterday. It was nice being able to pass even in a swimsuit with wet hair and hardly any makeup on (just eyeliner) because there were several other people there. My swimsuit has a little skirt and floral patterns so it hides any anomaly well enough. I will probably wear underwear under it next time to help. It's actually quite an ideal swimsuit for a pre-op and I got it for only $16.
For the most part, it feels pretty good to be single. I did feel depressed last night for some reason and after talking to Marco on the phone last night, I felt a lot better. I can't wait to be able to get internet back at my place (I'm using it from work only at the moment), so I can get on Susan's if necessary. Also, having TV would be nice, but I did find the box where the cable is connected right outside my backdoor and the cover is off. I'll have to examine that more carefully
. In a couple weeks, I'll probably be able to afford it and just pay then. I know, I have a bad streak, but hey, it's not like I've never done that before.
Melissa
