Once upon a time, while I was living in California, I was asked about my financial situation. Well... my budget was snug. I was a college-age student, traveling the world and living in the mountains. There's not a lot of wiggle room there.
"Lainie, people want to help you!" was the response.
Really? Okay, then!
So I assume you, Reader, are a person wanting to help me with this adventure.
(I'll tell you, it's not free!)
Here is what we are looking at:
$500 per month. Multiplied by nine. $4,500.
This will cover my living expenses, such as room and board and inner-city travel.
$600 per round-trip plane ticket. Multiplied by three. $1,800.
I am estimating a trip home for Christmas, at sister's graduation, and then when I move back to the States.
Add those together. That's $6,300.
This, however, does not include the "random, yet important" expenses beforehand, such as checking a bag on the plane, or the vitamins I will need to keep my digestive system in balance. (Yum!)
I'm aiming at a good $7,000.
With my present job, and my whole bank account, I will make a pleasant dent in that number.
But I'm not going to make it. Not on my own. This is where you are invited to step in.
$1? Or $500? It all adds up. I am simply honored that you desire to participate.
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Here is the link for an online donation:
(By going through the NOE Center, your funds are considered tax deductible!)
**You will need to specify that the donation is for me. Here's what you do:
Step 1. Click "Donate".
Step 2. Fill out the appropriate information and click "continue".
Step 3. Find the line stating, "Add special instructions to the seller".
This is where you must type "ELAINA FORD (INTERN)".
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Step 4. Then you can finish as directed.
Step 5. A round of applause is in order! Many, many thanks to you!
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