Hope things get better.

Truly saddend by your recent happenings. Been there, done that and it really is a bitch. But...hang in there, collect your senses and go after what you have wanted to do for years. Damn the money, just enjoy life!!! Worked for me

Try to find something better. I'm a self-employed independent contractor. I lose jobs every few years, usually I would find a something better.

Cheer up. Every apparent "misfortune" is an opportunity.

carried on a crumpled up piece of paper in my empty wallet (empty because all the ladies have the rest). It states:

"Everyting is today, exactly has it should be". Read what you want into that, but better days are ahead, I know that it is true.

Thanks to all for your support and advice. I have been down this road all too often myself (the creative design field is unstable). I take your advice too heart and look for any great bargains out there to keep hobbying with.....