Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.
I have a job. It's not too far away from my apartment. I walk every day. If I can't afford a TV and cable, I can't afford a car. I do have a cell phone, though. It's a flip phone and I pay for my minutes as I go (and can afford them), but it's definitely better than nothing.
My job. I work at the little mom-and-pop bookstore around the block. They can't really afford to pay me much, definitely below minimum wage, but it's all I can get.
I went to high and did my very best. I was in the top 10% of my class, but I couldn't afford to go to college. No school offered me enough money for me to even try, so here I am. Stocking shelves at a tiny bookstore.
I'm back! Thank you for your reviews, the interest makes me feel giddy inside.