For some reason, I really couldn’t fall asleep last night, as I was riddled with anxiety and whatnot; which has led to me feeling kind of down today. I want everyone to keep the abortion talk going though, because I still think that it is a great thread discussion, and I don’t want to kill it. I just kind of feel like the frowning guy here.
Don’t worry, I am not depressed or as Tom Cruise would say, faking it and just needing to get over it. No worries. I am just a little stressed about money and things. But who isn’t right? Well, that’s true, but it doesn’t stop the anxiety, let me tell you. I just wish that for once, I could get a leg up, and finally not feel so inundated with things coming at me left and right sucking all of the money right out of my pockets. I swear, if I could just win that damn lottery, none of this would be a worry to me any more. Or, if I could somehow stumble on a kick ass, really high paying job; that wouldn’t be that bad either. I know that I am very lucky, and definitely know that there are people out there that are way worse off than me; but honestly, that just worries me even more: how do those people make it? How does one survive on anything less than I make, if I am just getting by? I don’t live an extravagant lifestyle, so where is it going?
Ugh. Some days can be frustrating. Maybe I will feel better after the hockey game tonight… If not, at least pay day is on Friday… oh wait… that money is already allocated, shit. Back to the drawing board… Here’s hoping that once I am in my thirties I am more comfortable financially, like all of my other friends are. Yeah! That is something to hope for!!! See?!?! Ending on a positive note here folks! (no seriously, that’s the best you’re going to get today; I suggest you take it.)
Aww, it’s been a suck week. Let’s go out for (cheap) drinks on Friday night!
I wonder the same thing. I’ve been very lucky this past year because every time a money problem popped up I managed to cover it with a freelance job. But I don’t know how some of my friends do it. All I can say is that eventually things fell into place for me and I’m sure that they will for you too. : )
I was about to comment about some “count your blessings” crap, but I know that when I feel down, I don’t like other people to point out all the things I have. So I’m going to say that living on a budget sucks. We all know this. The fact that you allocate money is already a good sign. Also, unfortunately, the bar for “extravagant” is getting lower and lower. In other words, more and more of what we want is probably pretty extravagant. *sigh* Sucks to be us…
Duane. You are s really smart and resourceful guy and I have no doubt that you will use your skills (health, web design, interior design) to maximize the opportunities that are available you. Just have faith and patience. It will get better
What I do during bad financial times is opt for less extravagant leisure activities.
There are hundreds of them that you can do for sure, without really shelling out a lot of money.
Not only will you save money , you’ll also find satisfaction out of those simple activities. They can still be fun!
My life is great bitches. You should be an ass like me and then you’ll have no problems … except for everyone in the world hating you. Oh well, here’s to them…
just kidding people, GAWSH! Drinks friday?
I hear ya Duane. Money sucks. I had to pay a $50 deductible to replace my stupid phone… Only 50 little bucks, but still when you have a budget set, even 50 bucks has an impact.
Cheer up buddy. You’re fabulous and fabulous smart people attract money eventually. Statisically you really don’t start raking in the big bucks until your thirties anyway. Just think about setting up an IRA or the like now and don’t wait until you’re thirty, regardless of how much or little you make right now.
Anyway, I’m just pissed cause your not in your thirties and I am.
Jay, bitter old broke 36 year-old, Jay :o(
Jay, you want to know the shitty part? I contribute 7% of my salary to 401k, I have a savings account, AND I have a personal IRA in which I contribute 100 bucks a month. I am doing all this saving, but feel so very poor!! WTF?!?!
Oh yeah, it is the credit card bills. Who doesn’t love trying to get by in grad school on nothing but warm air and a discover card?
I blame it on the fact that Jan 23rd is the most depressing day of the year.
I know exactly how you feel! I was up at 2 am last night and could not get back to bed. There I was laying in bed “thinking”… if I can offer you some advice. When you get that way, lay down, take deep breaths and then jack off like there is no tomorrow! HAR! Hope that made you smile:)
I think about that more often that I’d like to admit, and am frequently wracked with irrational guilt. I try to put it out of my mind. But it’s troubling thought.
Since I’ve been traveling, I missed out on the abortion debate. If one in 10 people are gay, think of all the future queers who are aborted.
Once again, the man (or, in this case, woman) is keeing us down.
P.S. Getting older doesn’t mean gaining financial security. If you don’t have the fundamentals in place by your early teens, life doesn’t change. You’re doing the right thing by setting money aside. Remember we want have children to pay our aging costs.
Reflect upon your present blessings - of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
-Dickens
Duane, everything always works out! If you are good, good things will come to you.
Your eternal optimist
-Jason
You know, there’s a saying that says the no matter how much you make, you spend what you earn. I’m feelin’ po’ these days myself, but I just make do and try not to worry about it right now… Keep smiling and enjoy the fabulous things you have!