RSS feedThe free alternative
Normally I’m pretty good with money, but this month has left me pretty tight. Cheques I thought were long gone have only just gone, and weddings and bills have taken care of the rest. Yes, of course I could borrow a couple of notes, and people have been very kind with their offers. But the odd thing is I’m quite enjoying having to dream up the free alternative. It’s only a week until payday, and it’s strangely refreshing to get out of the capitalist spending cycle for a bit.
I eat well. Breakfast, so often overlooked, is cheap and mandatory. Fruit is so much better value than ready meals. Alcohol is clearly not an option. Unable to go out, I’m forced to get on with various tasks: finishing off my songs, levelling Warrior, learning more Ajax. The glamorous trappings of wealth give way to frugality and progress.
Of course, it’s also driving me insane. If someone were to come to my flat with caviar, Dom Pérignon and a Harrod’s hamper I could happily slip into the role of conspicuous consumer. Until then, I guess I’ll take a raincheck.
If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.
I cannot agree with you more young man. We as a nation seem to be of the opinion that if it doesn’t cost it is not worth doing. I often find that enjoying yourself cheaply can give great satisfaction.
You know what I mean because you know me!