I have run into a buttload of problems throughout my college career.  This last year, my graduating year, was supposed to be my time to coast.  I was supposed to graduate, take my last few classes, keep some of my paycheck, and best of all, be able to spend my graduation money on something fun.  Someone must have laughed maniacally at my pitiful hopes of being able to save money and enjoy myself.  I know it because I find myself more broke than I was when I was still paying for books and semester expenses.

Shortly before graduation, I began experiencing a phenomenon.  I would wake up each morning completely unable to see anything but fog in my left eye.  I had hoped that it would go away, but it only got worse.  At one point, I couldn't see for a full hour.  That was when I decided that it couldn't possibly be stress and I went to the doctor.  Unfortunately for me, I did not have insurance at the time.

I knew I'd have to pay.  So, with my paycheck, meager savings and graduation money in hand, I went, prepared to get myself fixed no matter what.  I forked over $250 bucks for the first visit and $250 more for each of the following, weekly visits when they couldn't find out what was wrong.

It wasn't their fault.  I was showing some freaky symptoms.  For one thing, I couldn't SEE in the mornings.  I would get horribly dizzy for no reason at all, see flickering pinwheels and, at one point, I found myself only able to walk SIDEWAYS.  The doctors realized that it was a 'neurological problem' and decided that either I had an autoimmune disease or a brain tumor.  It was progress, but...still.

One nice doctor realized that I was eligible for a grant for college grads who don't make enough to pay their medical bills or pay for insurance.  That helped.   I didn't have to pay for any MORE of my doctor visits, but I was still back where I started: Broke and terrified.

After 3 months, they still don't know what's wrong with me.  I don't wake up unable to see any more, but the dizzy spells, shooting headaches and problems with balance still persist.  My vision has actually gotten worse and I need new glasses, but I have no way to pay for them.  I'm still not done paying off the doctor bills with my pitiful $200 something bi-weekly paycheck.  I have been trying to make money on the side, odd jobs, taking surveys, doing design work for whoever will hire me, but those margins are slim.  I really don't know what I'm going to do at this point, so I'm asking you guys for help.   It would be the best to be able to buy new glasses and catch up on my late bills.

I don't want a donation.  That would grate on my conscience because I don't have a way to repay anyone.  But, since I've spent so much time bored in the doctor's office, I've inflated my jewelry inventory.  My Etsy shop actually has things posted in it now.  What I need you guys to do is go there and buy something.  If you don't have money, forward this note to someone who does.  Every bit of revenue will go towards paying my bills and hopefully, helping me to buy new glasses.

My Etsy Shop:  [link]

Coupon Code (20% off!):  BACK2COOL

Thanks Guys.