You're such a gem, @diabolika :-) The world of homo-economicus is an ugly place, indeed. You describe that so eloquently through your personal endeavors...

Yet here I am, still trying hard to make it on my own.

That's why you're a gem. You're an encouragement and inspiration for all who follow your blog, I'm sure. The world and homo-economicus need you. The world just hasn't noticed yet ;-)You deserve to get out of this level of the pyramid. And no one should deny the effort you put into your enterprises by saying something stupid like you didn't try.

Here's to you making it ;-) Thank you for being you <3