Oh these times are hard...

It has been a little over a year since I’ve moved away from home. That means it has been over a year that I’ve been (mainly) supporting myself financially, and let me tell you something kids…it’s HARD!

For all the big kids out there who are going through the same thing, hang in there. I know what it’s like to go paycheck to paycheck and not saving anything. I know what it feels like to think about what the cheapest thing you can eat is. I know what it’s like to lower you pride and ask for help, then feel like a fool for not budgeting properly in the first place.

Look, I’m not saying I’ve got it really bad. I have food, shelter, utilities, etc.  Everything is relative my friends. When you’re down to your last few dollars and you have stretch it until the next paycheck, it’s almost impossible not to breakdown.

I’ve done that. I’ve broken down. I’ve hated myself for being stupid about money. It’s something I’m constantly working on.

But you know what? You really have to look at your blessings. Not to be all goody-goody (though you can do that too), but to stay sane.

I have a fantastic support system and one very special person in my life always reminds me about the good things when I’m down about money. He reminds me that I’m not alone on this mission to be a “grownup”.

He reminded me of this song, "For the First Time" by the Script. 

Look,  we really have to make the best of things. Problems will always be there, but you have to hang in there. You’re not alone; we’re all trying to figure out. Money is ridiculously complicated and valuable, but don’t let it rule your life. Easier said than done, but we have to work towards that ok? Hang in there.

“Oh these times are hard and they're making us crazy; don’t give up on me baby”

*work hard and balance