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My college education to be paid off.

By: SarahK
Amount: $150,000
Views: 324
Wish Points: 125.93

I currently go to The George Washington University in Washington D.C. and studying Japanese and International Affairs. The university is over-the-top expensive (almost $50,000 a year) and I am dreadfully afraid that I am pushing my family into financial ruin because of my naive decision to come to GW. I am currently unemployed in DC and I want to help my family and show them, and my little brother who now has nothing for college because of me, that I love them and ill pay them back and I will always love and support them.
I am planning to go to law school in another year, which is also really expensive. I will take on the burden and hopefully pay them back when I am a lawyer. The financial burden that is on my family bothers me so much that I don't know what more I can do. Please, please help me! (more)

Some money for rent!

By: SarahK
Amount: $500
Views: 264
Wish Points: 266.67

I move into my first apartment with my boyfriend in the middle of this month. We're just staying there for the summer to be interns and then we're going home at the end of the summer before we have to go back to school. I just received an internship, however I have been unemployed for awhile (was babysitting, but it was a bad situation, had to get out ASAP). I figured I would be starting my internship immediately, but my boss told me I need to go through a background check and I won't be able to work for at least 25 days. 25 days without pay in Washington DC?! I'm in the process of applying to fast food chains, grocery stores, etc. to have something for evenings and weekends, but I still need to help my boyfriend with rent. My share is $500 a month. To give you an idea of how crazy desperate I am, I dive into fountains and collect money and I think if I saw a penny in dog poop, I might pick that up...

Any amount of money would be great. Right now, even $5 would be helpful!

I posted this under naughty because although not dire, y'all know how money can drive anyone nuts. I'm worried about keeping SOMETHING in my checking account, getting some part-time work before/during when I start my internship. I'M ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIAL SECURITY :-D

So yes, it's under naughty because no one's life or safety is at stake, but it would sure make life a little less stressful. I have enough to worry about with the LSATS, leaving the country in a few months (I'm going on full scholarship!!) for Japan, and graduation in a year. (more)

A New Figure Skating Pass!

By: SarahK
Amount: $33
Views: 310
Wish Points: 310.70

This is a definitely naughty wish. I took up figure skating this past December because I was frustrated when I went skating on a date with my boyfriend that I couldn't ice skate. I was really klutzy out there. I've been roller skating before and rock those older, four wheeled skates (:-D) but I've never rollerbladed before and I was a Disaster on Ice.

I don't like to give up on anything, so I kept going back to the Smithsonian's Sculpture Garden seasonal ice rink to teach myself to skate. Before I knew it, I got the hang of it. I got tired of skating around and wanted to learn how spin, stop, and do other tricks. I set off to teach myself how to do this. When I was babysitting, I put some money aside for skate-related things. I've been able to get myself a decent pair of skates and a practice outfit to wear. I've yet to take lessons, because they're a bit expensive, and private lessons are outrageous!

So before I knew it, I had completely fallen in love with skating. When I am on the ice, I forget about anything that's bother me, and I feel free. It's a great stress reliever, and an awesome form of exercise.

What I am wishing for is to buy a new Kettler's Iceplex (the location where I skate and where Washington DC's hockey team trains) Card, which gives you ten skates for $63. Without the pass, skating is $7 a session. I used to go A LOT, but with the past couple of months and final exams, I haven't been in to the rink. I am also procrastinating on going because I only have one session left. I can pay $30 as a little luxury to myself, but I am wishing for some money to get that card. I can currently do a forward spiral around the rink, a backward spiral a little, skate forward and backward, a lunge, spin a bit, and land waltz jumps. They are a precursor to axels...so with some extra time on the ice, maybe I'll be landing axels soon! ;-)

One day, I would love to take group lessons. Here, they run $140 for about 6-7 lessons.

The picture is not of me. Hah, I wish I looked that good on the ice. That is Ekaterina Gordeeva, the other half of Gordeeva and Grinkov. Katia is one of my favorite skaters, and I find her story very inspirational. If anyone likes love stories, check out My Sergei by her at the library (more)

Money for rent, 2nd try

By: SarahK
Amount: $400
Views: 348
Wish Points: 297.85

I'm going to try this again and post it under "naughty," because there is no way I can justify posting this under "nice" er "nice" with so many dire wishes under nice. Although for me, this is dire. I would like to be able to pay my first month in rent that I am a bit behind on. I have two jobs. One is full time (40 hours a week, as an intern) and the other is 15-20 hours a week at a local grocery store...and I'm trying to get more hours from my supervisor. I will be going to Japan in the fall on scholarship to study abroad and I would like to have some money to buy food for myself and bring some souvenirs back for my family. Last time I asked for the full amount, $500, so I will try for a bit less this time. I am working as much as I can and trying to save every last penny. Washington DC, like any city is expensive to live in, and I know Japan is a very expensive country. Thank you for taking the time to look at my wish. Good luck to everyone with theirs, whether naughty or nice. :-)

PS...the pic is not my apartment, :-) (more)

Lots of toys and princess clothes for Macy for her trip!!

By: SarahK
Amount: $200
Views: 273
Wish Points: 404.55

This is not a wish for me. I wish this for Macy, who will be going to Disneyland with her friend soon! :-) I'm sure most of you, if not all, have read Macy's story and can agree with me that the princess should be entitled to getting lots of souvenirs and princess clothing when she goes to Disneyland! Should this wish win, I will have RHF forward the check to Macy's family.

I have requested $200 because this should be sufficient in California. (more)

Some Nice Clothes for my Three Jobs

By: SarahK
Amount: $125
Views: 223
Wish Points: 391.63

I am in dire need of some new clothes for my internship and my new waitressing position. I need some professional-looking clothes at the internship, a pair of gym shoes for the grocery store and waitressing positions, and some money to pay for my waitress outfit. I have found two stores that sell all of these things for reasonable prices. The only professional clothes I have are all long-sleeve shirts and hot, wool pants...and DC gets VERY hot and humid and muggy in the summer! Please help me and vote so I don't pass out on my way to the Metro station during my commute! Thank you everyone! (more)

A New Figure Skating Pass, 2nd Try

By: SarahK
Amount: $33
Views: 264
Wish Points: 361.12

I have finally settled down into my jobs and only have to work two now, as my pay at one job was increased. Since I am only working two jobs, I have some time to take private figure skating lessons, group lessons, and/or continue teaching myself at the rink. I would like to do one of these, and the cheapest option is to teach myself. A 10-skate pass (good for ten public sessions) is available at Kettler Capitals Iceplex for $63. Without the pass, each session is

Please help me help myself get into better shape and enjoy myself while doing so. If granted half of the money for the pass, I will be able to buy it and get pictures taken of me skating to post and show all of you! Thank you for looking, and best of luck to you in your wishes!!

Here?s a picture of Sasha Cohen. I wish I could learn to spin like her?and be skinny like her too (well, maybe not THAT skinny). But I wouldn?t want to jump like her?she falls A LOT. ;-) (more)

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