So, I went to Costco, I paid my bills, I got the super expensive cat food, and I am now out of money. And it’s the fifth.

*sigh*

I knew this month was going to be tight. It’s my own fault really. I ran out of a bunch of stuff last month, went through a bunch of money on holiday, and so needed to restock almost everything. Plus I forgot to pay the phone bill last month, and so had to double pay this month. And my Social Security payment did not go up this year. And if you don’t think I’m bitter about that, well, you haven’t been coming around here long, hmmm?

So this month will be all about eating at home and hanging out for no money. It’s not a huge deal, really. I was able to cover all my bills and buy food and cat stuff. I have cable and heat and paid my rent. The Vespa probably has enough gas for the month. No haircut, but again, that’s ok.

Funnily enough, I’m still very grateful. There have been times when there was no food. No rent money. And those times were incredibly hard and that shit is still happening for a lot of people. Even people who are fortunate enough to have jobs in this economy are making hard decisions about where to allot the money- health care or food? School clothes or electric bill?

All in all, a month on the downlow is not the worst thing that could happen. Plus, I’ll probably come up with at least one zany scheme over that time. Remember, both the Great Hair Unwashing Experiment of 2008 and the Great Toilet Train The Cats Experiment of 2004 came out of similar financial circumstances.

That’s what happens when I have nothing but time and an internet connection. Wily E Coyote would LOVE me.

Tags: Banalities, Goddamned cats, Life Is Awesome, Psycho Is The New Black, Stuff I'm Going To Tell You Anyway

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