My whole life changed when I went off to college.

Sure, I suppose lots of other people can say that, too.  But, for me, I went from a shy good girl to a money-making slut.  And I'm still loving every minute of it!

It all started during the third week of my freshman year at Florida Everglades College.  I was on my computer, browsing for clothes that I knew I could not afford, and it was depressing the hell out of me.

"Knock, knock, girl," shouted a familiar voice.  

"Hey Zamora, come in," I replied.

"Why do you look so sad, Lucy?" said Zamora.  "That top right there looks very cute.  I am sure it would be perfect for you!"

"Zamora, aside from my student meal card, I got about forty bucks left to my name.  And I just got a letter about my student loans.  I barely just started school, and I'm already thousands of dollars in debt!"

"Bosh!" said Zamora.  "These monies, you do not have to pay them for a long time.  You are only young and fabulous one time, Lucy!  Use your credit card to buy something nice for yourself.  You'll feel a lot*i better!"

"My parents will kill me if I use that card to buy clothes.  My mom said it's only for emergencies," I said.

"Their beautiful, gorgeous daughter is too depressed to learn.  And if she cannot learn, this is an emergency!" said Zamora, flashing me another one of her irrepressibly wicked smiles.

"Well, it is kind of a cute top," I said, cautiously.

"Yes, Lucy!  You will see, I am right.  This is the correct decision," said Zamora with a laugh before turning and leaving my room.

Well, I did buy that top.  I also bought two skirts and a pair of shoes to go along with it.

What else could I do, really?