Though sometimes I get mistaken for an actual socialite, I’m actually broke. For broke people, entering contests to win free stuff is a great way to supplement your undesirable income.  The quintessential L.A. brand Young, Fabulous & Broke is currently doing a ‘Fabulous Broke Girl Contest’ on their Facebook page where fans can submit a short video of their best broke girl story.  As instructed by YFB, “Stories should sound like the time you couldn’t pay your rent and ended up sleeping on your friends couch because you bought Chanel boots. Or maybe even the time you could only afford the 99 cent store so you’d park your Porsche in the back so no one would see you.”  It’s really funny and a great way to win a $500 shopping spree.  But, you need to get your video in fast!  The contest ends this Saturday December 11th at 11:00 a.m. EST and then voting begins.  Only persons residing in United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter.  If I don’t win, I hope that one of you do.

I’m so behind on my video.  But, I promise it will be coming soon.

Here’s a little preview of my 100% true broke girl story: Once I was chatting with this guy in a bar who’d bought me a few drinks.  When it was time for me to go home, he asked how I was getting home.  When I said I was walking he immediately reached into his wallet and handed me $20.  I decided to walk home anyway and used the money for groceries.  Now when I go out, I always look to collect cab fare.