help me stay in philly

When I finished school back in December I did some math and determined that I had enough money in saving from my student loans to get me through about May if I didn't find a job in the meantime. My estimations turned out to be pretty accurate. It's now almost June and I am now almost screwed. I'm still applying for jobs without much luck and I'm running out of money. I'm applying for assistance, but that stuff doesn't work fast. When I was filling out one of the applications today there was a question about education and one of the choices was "no formal education" and I had some feelings as I checked off "masters degree." My education puts me in a more privileged position than a lot of folks. As does my whiteness. I don't think I was poor growing up, our basic needs were always met, but I am not able to rely on my parents for help right now. Both of them have offered to let me move back home for a little while while I get it together, but I really don't want to do that. What is there for me in Central Mass besides free rent? All my friends are here in Philly. Professionally, I want to work here in Philly and do something good for this city (if only someone would hire me already-- I would do SO MUCH good, I swear).

So now I'm reaching out to my friends and any Internet strangers who might be reading this. You can donate to help me survive here a little longer as I continue my valiant job search by clicking on this link. The goal amount of $3000 is based on the total cost to repair my prosthesis. See, I don't have insurance right now and it takes a while to get on medical assistance so I'm walking around with this loaner knee for as long as they'll let me. But if they need this knee back before I get some form of insurance I'll be back to a broken knee that's barely functional and I will be in a position where working will be a problem because of my disability. If enough people donate to help me pay my rent and I am able to find a job in the next few weeks I'll have some money to put toward fixing my knee. I can contribute much more to society and my community with a working prosthesis. So if you have a little extra money and you're feeling generous, donate to a good cause (ME). 

Stuff!

I have a ridiculous amount of stuff to do at work right now, but I just can't bring myself to do it. It's already hot outside and I feel like I should be at the beach. Also, my landlord emailed this morning that he's selling the condo we're living in! Which might actually work out well since we're leaving anyway, but it might also speed up the process. Which I'm fine with actually, since I'm ready to move to Philly now (at least mentally, I haven't like packed anything yet).

I'm visiting next weekend to hang out with my sister and explore the neighborhood she lives in (West Philly, the sketchy part), which I'm very excited about. I feel like I'm going to look at apartments online and stare out the window all day today instead doing any actual work.

Also, for those following my life (no one) with a vested interest in my health, I've started going to the gym! Or I've been twice, let's see how long it lasts!