FOR THE LOVE OF . . . money?

I hope it shows that I don't love money. I'm not greedy. I just want enough to pay all the bills, take an occasional vaca, and have some saved up for those pesky medical things that sometimes crop up. I think anything beyond that should be lavished on others.

I am struggling right now and I blame the education system. JK. It is completely my fault. I wanted college. Worse I wanted to be an opera singer and went to a private school for a long time. Eventually I gave up on that. I transferred to a state school, but still took out large loans to pay for it. Then after I graduated, I didn't find a job. So, I went back to school and ended up dropping out after 2 1/2 years. I can't say it was wasted time. Who knows where I would be if I hadn't taken that path. I'm happy in this life that I have right now. The only thing bringing me down in a significant way is the money. Student loans aren't free money. I knew that I would be paying them off someday. I just wasn't being realistic. I was young and invincible. Nothing could touch me. It isn't like that now. Those bills come due.

It is kind of fun going to grocery store and only buying things that are a dollar or less. It isn't really as easy as it sounds. Food prices in AZ are pretty high. I was spoiled living in TX. You never know what you will go home with. It isn't fun knowing that I have to get the cheap stuff.

So, tell your friends, family, strangers, etc. . . beware the student loan.