Hey there blank page, mind if I vent a little?
Today started out pretty shitty, I thought I`d have a bit of cash from the Government in the form of my GST cheque but, (sigh) Mastercard decided to eat it all. How lovely. And it was all in overlimit fees so its not like I actually get anything out of it, other than a paid-up-to-the-limit credit card.
Then I thought my boyfriend would get paid, and possibly his tax return which hes waited 3 weeks for. But no, H&R Block ate his entire tax return in their fees! Not only did he not get money but he still owes them! Of course his boss didnt have his info to write a check and kept claiming he`d call back, for 8 hours we waited and got dicked around. I don`t even want to get into the details, but finally at 10:30 pm the universe let a blimp of light through and he finally gave him the cheque. Too late to cash it but at least now he`s got it.
While we waited we did get Maui ribs, mashed potatoes and red wine. As well as a really nice visit with my sister and Aunt and Dad. So that I`ll admit was really nice. Theres the grain of sugar in the salt shaker that was today. Homer Simpson actually came up with that line! Or well the writers who put their words in Homers mouth.
I`m still struggling to find a job in this city. I`m desperate now. I don`t care if I`d only make 10 an hour, it`d be better than the 0 an hour I`m making now. No amount of online surveys is going to make a difference. 0.50$ a survey is such a waste of time. I`m trying to come up with creative ways of solving peoples problems to make money. I had an idea to find elders that need a hand with grocery shopping and errands, that could be fun and rewarding. Im just not sure too many elders would have money to pay me. But there are some wealthy or at least well enough off elders so it may work, I just don`t know how to get to them. Maybe a seniors center would let me advertise there, or I could probably put up a sign in the parking lot of a seniors home. Maybe a bingo hall too. Hmm, where do elders go? Maybe I should stand outside a grocery store and help them load their cars and then give them a little info about me. Maybe they have friends too, that could use my services. I could garden for them, and clean, and maybe even help them with computers and stuff. I`m not a pro but to some older people I am! I could walk their dogs, help pay bills, and all those random things they`d rather not do. In the process, I`d probably meet some really cool people.
It would also be nice to get paid cash after work. Not to sound greedy, but hey, I really need to pay bills, save, and have a little spending cash.
One thing I probably wouldn`t be able to do is advertise online, cuz this target market on the average isnt computer savy. And I can`t really see myself waiting outside a grocery store. But signs at seniors centers and bingo halls may be a good start. I could say something like...
Need a helping hand? Does grocery shopping take too much out of you? Does your dog get enough exercise? want to learn how to use a computer? Want to know that someone who cares is there to help you? I am a young woman looking for you! I`d like to help, whether it be a weedless garden, help with paying bills, or a nice home-cooked meal...
I like this idea. I think it could really be successful. And its something I want to do, I want to help.
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