Things I pontificate about ’cause it’s my blog! 
Is it okay to say carpe diem and take on debt to travel? If you’re broke but still want to see the world, you can find ways to live, study, or visit another country for free. Despite lots of existential college angst due to my liberal arts degree, I decided not to go to law school. One of my favorite shows is Sex and the City, and here are the lessons I’ve learned from Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha. Who says TV can’t be educational?
I also decided not to live at home after graduation, even though that would’ve saved me money. Now I’m financially independent in all the big things (rent, loans, etc.) but I’m still not a girl, not yet a woman…
Not to mention the 20s are a weird time… I feel like an in-betweener.
After several months of saving and some unexpected mini-windfalls, I’ve saved 3 months’ worth of living expenses in my emergency fund. If my house was burning down, I’d grab this and run.
I’ve gotten better about not spending money on clothes or shoes (and learning to buy the shoemaker instead). But I will ALWAYS make room in my budget for books. This is one of my favorite short stories of all time. Oh, and I also spend money on my hair, but apparently my hair budget is quite in line with many other girls.
What will I say to FutureMe? Considering that I’ll usher in 2008 with a new job and some fairly ambitious financial goals, a lot of good things, I hope!
Curious about what other people’s food budget is? Well, you can take a peek here. If you’re looking for good book recommendations, here you go! While you’re reading, why not kick back with some nice homemade cupcakes?
If you are curious about who some of my readers are, look here. And if you are a lurker, why not comment & de-lurk? It’s fun, I promise. And if reading about my financial life leaves you thirsting for more, check out the 20-something money stories published on this site.
