Of course I know what a budget is. I have had to create and work within a budget numerous times for work. In fact, I am EXCELLENT at spending someone else's money. But me? On a 'budget'? Not that I have had an over-abundance of money in the past, or that I have been haphazardly spending it or anything, but if I wanted something, I could usually just pull out my debit card and get it.
As I am starting to look for an apartment, I am starting to tally up all the bills I will have to pay in the process. Rent, electric, water, internet, garbage disposal, insurance, buying furniture, the list goes on and on. I am not going to lie, money will be tight. So, just tossing plastic at the Wal-Mart cashier without looking at my total might not be the best approach anymore (again, it's not like I've been Miss Got Rocks or anything just never really took the time to think about it before).
My solution, I have started to explore new options... Roommates. It wasn't my first choice, but the more I think about it, the better of a plan it sounds. Then I won't be coming home to an empty place, the bills will be split with other people, and potentially the most appealing of all, the possibility of instant friends! Maybe not such a bad plan after all. Hmmmm, not sure this is going to be an easy process. Better get cracking!
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