It seems too long since my last post. I�ve been striving to find balance when the rest of the world is so imbalanced. I�ve not had much success.

Still, the union agreed upon a new contract offer and we all will get small raises. For me, every little bit will count. Today I had to cash my paycheck at the western union office so I could get money orders and after the fees were paid, I received six cents to live on for the next two weeks. Once upon a time that was enough to live off for a week.

No matter, I have beans and rice for the next few weeks. I can do my laundry at my dad�s boyfriend�s house and I can survive on nothing. I did it for a few months this spring; of course I had credit cards that weren�t maxed out then.

Anyway, it is late and I need to post this before I go to bed. Good night.