Got the Payday Blues?
Do you remember when getting paid was fun? Now it more like "get paid, pay bills, be broke." Of course, I am exaggerating. But I do sometimes miss those carefree days with no bills and no responsibilities, when getting paid meant asking "So what are we doing this weekend?"
When I was a teenager, on any given day off from work, you could have found me driving anywhere within a 150 mile radius of Vacaville, my hometown. I used to drive up to Lake Berryessa, to San Francisco, to Napa and Sonoma for wine tasting, Old Sacramento, even as far as Reno or Lake Tahoe if I was feeling extra adventurous. But with gas so expensive nowadays, I, like many people, am much more hesitant to spend a hard-earned dollar on a six-cylinder joyride.
Therefore, I have decided to buy a bicycle and start riding that around town instead. It may not be as adventurous as a wanderlust-fueled drive through the country, but I will get my adventure fix and burn some calories, to boot.
Do you also find yourself with the payday blues? What did you used to do right after payday when you were younger? What are you doing now to live a meaningful life when money is tight? Please share your thoughts and stories in the comments section below.
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