- You visit your shoes in the window of the store that you have on layaway.
- You finally start figuring out how to plan meals ahead.
- You consider robbing a store just because you know the jail will feed you.
- You think about what you are spending money on.
- You finally clean your house because you are hoping to find change.
- Your house looks empty because you are selling all your stuff on Ebay.
- You think a lottery ticket is an investment.
- You give blood every day just for the orange juice.
- McDonald supplies you with all your kitchen condiments.
- Getting together with your family is a night out on the town to you.
- You check the phone number coming in before answering it since the only ones calling now are creditors.
- Outdoor activities seem so much fun when you used to hate it.
- You stop trying to impress other people.
- You write one check to Electric company send it to the Mortgage company for extra time to get the money to pay your bills.
- You get back in touch with your inner child.
Just my thoughts for the day.
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Number 4... wow. I really need to do that. I am doing alright financially but certainly could be smarter with my purchases..thanks for the slap.
I agree with your sentiments here, but it feels a little bit like things are starting to get better, or at least like people have a better attitude about it. There is nothing at all wrong with being frugal, and saving money any way you can, it's just sad that it took a crisis for most people to realize it.
It's very sad. I don't see allot of hope of things changing anytime soon. Prayer, we have prayer.
You're right! This list is funny, but it's not. I could even see myself in some of them and we are NOT broke by any means. Perhaps, some of the things are done to ensure we don't BECOME broke. It's a tough world out there! Makes you reconsider complaining when others have so little.
Thank you for sharing the list and your thoughts!
Blessings!
Deborah
Very interesting post. I can relate to a few of the signs you are broke, made me think! Thanks for posting!
I think middle class is when you can't afford to live but make too much for assistance from the government.
A lot of those hit home for me too ...
It is very tough waking up every morning worrying about money.
Thanks for this post!
I liked it....
When I was in college, caller-ID was my best friend!
Some definately apply to us right now. Debts suck!
And we're running out of ketchup ;)
Some I have actually thought about. Seems like the hole just keeps getting deeper. Not sure if the rich are truly rich just more in debt than us that are poor.
This economy is so terrible. I hope things even back out soon.
i agree with aunt juicebox. our generation has gotten waaaaaay too spend-happy. me included. i've learned my lesson: time to rathole money and save for a rainy day! cuz it's raining!
I know you meant it to be funny, but as I read it and thought about all those struggling in today's economy it became very sad. I am reminded to pray for all those who are truly suffering.
Blessings, andrea
How I wish this wasn't true. I am always painfully aware that hubby and I live paycheck to paycheck, and if that paycheck where to be gone, we would be on the streets. And these days you just never know when that paycheck will be gone. So I always remember.....I may feel like I have nothing, but I do have my family, both right here and extended, and I have my health, and I have the ABILITY to get a job. So much more than many can say.
Some of those do hit close to home!
Your list is both funny and thoughtful. I think it was a great idea to explore these things.
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