Financial Hack

Wine + the Application Process = Bad Idea

Rebekah — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:59 +0000

I took a Wines of the World class in college and every once in a while, I like to enjoy a good glass of wine. Over the years, I’ve built a nice collection of white and red wines. After long days, I pull out a chilled bottle and pour a small glass. I sat [...]

Jumping in with both feet…

Rebekah — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:30 +0000

I’ve been working a lot for the ‘big box’ store and I have the scars to prove it. My hands look like they’ve been through a meat grinder and my arms are sporting some super cool bruises. Nope. I’m not looking for sympathy. I love battle scars. They make me look rough and tough… in my pink [...]

The DIRTY numbers…

Rebekah — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:39 +0000

Now that you’re all getting to know me a bit, it’s time to get to the nitty gritty of why I’m here… I’m in debt. Specifically, I’m $37,952.88 in debt. And that’s not including my home loan… or my second mortgage. And the cherry on top? Our home value has dropped $92,000 since we bought it and since [...]

Just stand right…. there. Yes. Behind the shrubs.

Rebekah — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:27:38 +0000

My weekend was a little… rough. I worked at the car show and picked up three things: 1 – a cold, 2 – a reminder of why I hate customer service, and 3 – a desire for silicone implants. Stop looking at me like that. Let me explain. First, I picked up a nasty bug from a fellow [...]

I’d like a job… with dental insurance

Rebekah — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:28:24 +0000

Some people have good teeth. Some people have bad teeth. And even still, some people have teeth that make Steve Buscemi look like a Colegate smile model. I’m in the last category. Oh, you can’t tell to look at me. I have a beautiful smile - but I’ve spent more on my teeth than most people spend on [...]

Um. Yes I work out. Like. TOTALLY.

Rebekah — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:01:03 +0000

I had my night/weekend job interview at the ‘big box’ store. I waited for 45 minutes in the waiting room for my interview. Fabulous. Because making me wait for 45 minutes does wonders for my naturally overactive nerves. When my turn came, I nervously stood, wiped the sweat off my palm, and shook the hand of [...]

Let me tell you something about the modeling industry

Rebekah — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:01:38 +0000

I’ve been a little desperate on the job front. I’ve applied at nearly 100 different businesses and I’ve handed my number out to every Tom, Dick, and Harry who remotely looks like they work in HR - or even walks by HR - or knows a guy, who knows a guy, who knows a [...]

My Debt Free Journey Begins

Rebekah — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:01:36 +0000

My name is Rebekah and I guess I should tell you a little about myself right? I am 27 years old and have been married to my fabulous husband for four years. We live in sunny San Diego California where we purchased our first home over a year ago - on an interest [...]