Alright, so I've never been poor in my life that I can remember.
Of course there were hard times when I was a kid, but I never really cared that we were driving a stolen car and eating Helper minus the Hamburger. We were the cool kids whose dad brought home a Corvette one week, and "after he got tired of that one" a monster truck.
This shows me that the only way to be cool poor people is to become criminals. I feel as if this is not exactly the right path for us at the moment.
I need help, figuring out how to be poor. What do I buy? What can I go without?
My problem is that I can't "do nothing." I have to be doing something, whether that is cooking, crafting, reading, shopping, I just have to be busy.
Each of those things cost money. Yes, I own a keyboard and a guitar, yes I could spend more time on them, but sometimes I just get bored of doing the same thing all day.
I need help, please, someone, ANYONE! Teach me how to be poor.
First thing you should get rid of (if it's something you're paying for) is cable. That will save you about 50 bucks a month. You can watch all your favorite shows on the internet the day after they air. Also, try couponing a little here or there. I know the past few times I've been to the grocery store, I've saved about 20 dollars... and I promise I'm not that extreme. And who says you can't craft for cheap? Hobby Lobby ALWAYS has sales. Check em out! I know for a fact that there is always a bunch of yarn on clearance. You can also read for free. The library down town is awesome. And if there's something you wanna read but can't find there, go to Hastings and grab a book off the shelf and read a little bit while you're there. Their coffee shop is a cool place to hang out... and if you really want a coffee but don't think you can afford one for you and Terry, they have happy hour every weekday from 6-8... buy one get one free.
ReplyDeleteBeing poor doesn't have to be miserable... especially when you're with the love of your life. :)
Oh Amanda, I love you! Cable is included in my apartment. I am SO excited to get the Sunday paper this week so I can coupon. Do you know if it costs to get a library card?
ReplyDeleteI don't remember if a library card costs money up front... if it does, it's not very much at all.
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