Being super broke lately has necessitated a lot of cheap activities: bike rides, picnics, makin lemonaide, hikes, and gardening with my awesome pals (like the amazing Georgia, in the first two photos!). After a lot of whining, I've come to realize that being temporarily broke can be a great way to reassess my daily habits. I don't need to eat out that much, and chill out on the thrifting. There's plenty of treasures out there that I don't need to buy. Want a coffee every day? MAKE IT AT HOME. Etc, etc.
Also I'm really fortunate that my brokeness is indeed temporary, as I have a relatively ok-paying job, an awesome partner who helps me pay for things, and student loans for when I'm in school again. I don't accredit any of this to my amazing, driven work ethic or anything, but to the fact that I've been born into white, middle-class privilege in a country with a lot of resources. Needless to say, there are still a lot of things wrong with my situation (namely the fact that my tuition and rent cost SO much, when they really shouldn't). But that's another story, and more than a few blog posts. For now, I'm enjoying the frugal activities and cheap buddytime with my pals.
Stay well everyone!
xoxo.
ughh i feel you on the brokensss... but biking and outdoor stuff is so lovely. :)
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I totally feel you. It's so tough living in this city when you working and school. We have been doing the same thing trying to find cheap free things to do. We should start a support group and all be poor together haha
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! I totally understand the brokenness, but free things can be the best things too! I love picnics and gardening and spending time outside.Your bottle of lemonade and mason jars are so cute! It looks like a fun time.
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