I know I said that I was done with my personal blogging and turning it into an all review blog for all the moms that read this… and I am. But first, I must update you.

I have gotten a lot of emails over the past week regarding the status of my “life” so to speak. It is so overwhelming to have so many people who care about my well-being, even if I don’t know you personally. So, I thought that I would give you an update on what has been happening.

As you know, financially, I have been devastated. Eviction proceedings have started and there was no money on the horizon. But… I was given an amazing gift. A gift that I will not squander and more than that I was given an opportunity that I will not squander.

Last Friday I was depressed, sad and had severe anxiety. The jobs I have applied for were given to others, and no one was buying the crap I was selling on Craigslist. I took a few dollars and went down to my local bar that I go to often because I knew a few people there and figured I could try to “pimp” my stuff there. So, I was talking to some friends and telling them a few bits of information about my situation – nothing major. And this guy Mike asked me what I was selling. I told him about selling my Wii as a bundle package with the Wii fit board and all 8 games I have and he called his boss because he said he was looking for one. It was almost a done deal but he was going to call back the next day.

I was uplifted… in my mind I had already sold it and was $350 richer than when I first went to the bar, so I felt a little more positive. They bought me a few drinks and I just left feeling better than I had in weeks. I went home and decided that this was only the beginning and started to write down a plan of action. After I had my plan I made like a board of sorts of what I needed in the next few weeks, what friends I could count on (which was limited let me tell you!), what I would do if I was evicted, the whole thing…

I felt better just making a plan, I felt more positive still and I felt like I was taking control of the situation.

So, I went on the internet, stopping to read my email, and found an email from this old casino I used to gamble at. They were offering me a free $20 to come back and play. I figured what the hell, it was free money. I played for a while not hitting anything, but just sort of forgetting my problems.

Then it happened… I hit and I hit big.

$$6,000+ big.

I immediately looked at what my wagering requirements were and what the max cashout was going to be. Usually it is around 10 times the free chip – or in this case $200 but this time, the max cashout was $5000!!!!!!

So, what did I do? Well, don’t be silly, I cashed out at $5,000 :-)

This morning that withdrawal was approved and it will be in my account by Thursday. Can you believe it? I couldn’t for sure, but it really happened, and it is just THAT cool that it did. I put my positive energy out there and something positive happened to me.

I’m going to pay my rent for a few months, overpay my bills, take care of my car and I’ll still have about $1000 left to get us through a month or more with groceries and so forth. I know it’s not the answer to everything, but I think it is the start of something positive. I have time to find a real job, time to get some work, and some time to just feel less anxiety.

And I really wanted you all to know :-) So, there’s my update – I didn’t want to post it on Facebook, so I hope you read this, and I hope you know how much I appreciate all the well wishes and sympathies I have gotten over the past week. You guys are the best!!!