So, I've been without a job for months now. I guess it's about 5 months. As my bank account approaches 0, I've been trimming things out of my life to cut costs. I haven't bought any new music in months. I haven't been to the comic shop in weeks. I guess the last frivolous thing that I bought was a pair of pants at Express for $20- they were on sale. The only books I've been reading were Christmas gifts, and they're all done now.
And now I have the illusion of money again. I mean, I've started collecting unemployment, so I'm getting a regular about of cash coming in. Suddenly it's like- oh, I can pay my rent AND buy something nice for myself! While excitedly trying to decide where to spend my new found glory I realize that I've gotten used to not buying anything. And I kinda like it.
Obviously, I can live without the comic books. I can live without new music, though it's kinda stale. Clearly, I can live without the red patent leather collar and leash. So... what do I do with this money?
Pay the bills. Save most of it. Slurge every now and then. It's not enough to do what I really want to do, it's just enough to get by.
And now I have the illusion of money again. I mean, I've started collecting unemployment, so I'm getting a regular about of cash coming in. Suddenly it's like- oh, I can pay my rent AND buy something nice for myself! While excitedly trying to decide where to spend my new found glory I realize that I've gotten used to not buying anything. And I kinda like it.
Obviously, I can live without the comic books. I can live without new music, though it's kinda stale. Clearly, I can live without the red patent leather collar and leash. So... what do I do with this money?
Pay the bills. Save most of it. Slurge every now and then. It's not enough to do what I really want to do, it's just enough to get by.