Not having a good day today. Clients haven't paid me on time (I'm a freelance graphic/web designer), and I'll need to turn to my mom for help again. It wouldn't be so bad if I was in my 20s and it only happened once in a while, but I'm nearing 40 and it's become a semi-regular occurrence of late, since I've been having more trouble than usual finding new clients. Clearly the freelancing life isn't working out, so it's time to explore other options.