I was feeling slightly better about the whole situation this morning, but now I'm kicking myself very hard for giving my friend that amount of money that I probably not going to see ever again (the same mistake I mentioned earlier...not a new one). I did it so impulsively, since this person has a string of financial problems. That was a lot of money that at least I could have used for something that would benefit me, like getting airfare for a nice vacation. I feel like a sucker. Possibly somewhat taken advantage of, but I have myself to blame.