Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

I'm fairly certain I emailed everyone I know, but just in case I missed you...

This summer I am participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I'll be walking a marathon and a half all over the city of Chicago. But really the walk is not about the distance, it's about raising money for a good and necessary cause. Did you know that every three minutes, another woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer?

As a walker, I've committed to raising $1,800, but I hope to raise much more! All the funds support medical research on the possible causes of and cure for breast cancer, education and early detection programs, and clinical care and support services for women with breast cancer in communities across the country. There is a special focus on helping medically underserved women, the poor, minorities, the elderly, or those with inadequate health insurance. And much of the money granted by the Foundation goes back to the communities where it was raised, supporting everything from local grassroots programs to national organizations.

You can make a donation online by clicking on the title of this post, or by copying/pasting the web addresses below into your browser. I realize money is often tight, but whatever you can give will help! Even small amounts add up to make a big difference. I truly appreciate your support. Thanks!

Personal page:
http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk2008/Chicago?px=3937236&pg=personal&fr_id=1450&s_tafId=261526

Team page for City Titty No Cancer Committee:
http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk2008/Chicago?team_id=43740&pg=team&fr_id=1450&s_tafId=261526

i've been working like a mad woman to try to stay financially ahead of the game. (or more realistically, financially afloat). the downside to having jobs i LOVE is that they aren't six-digit salary jobs. i teach at a community college, work at a cultural center, and teach tap. that makes it sound busy enough. but keep in mind that at the cultural center, i am THE admin and i help in the cafe.

i've really enjoyed working sundays in the cafe lately. it's definitely good extra money. this pay period looked more like it should, as opposed to all my pay periods since christmas which have been low. but i'm also starting to feel little overwhelmed in the office, so i've been working long days. i'm still not getting everything done there that i would like to.

and the worst part is, my teaching is falling through the cracks. i JUST realized (thanks to an email from a student) that i have first drafts for a class to give back tomorrow. except that i haven't looked at them yet. i've worked 24 hours in the last 2 days, and i'm exhausted. but now, instead of zoning out to sitcoms and going to bed early... i have to read and comment on all these essays. nevermind lesson planning. or reading the stories i've assigned. and i have NO idea when i'm going to update the discussion board questions for the last half of the semester.

i really don't want to give up the hours and the money, but i think i'm going to have to work every other sunday at the cafe or something. once the semester ends, summer will be a piece of cake. but right now, i'm going crazy. i don't want to do a half assed job at all these places. ugh. can't there be just a few more hours in the day?