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My Bank Account: A Weekly Saga

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My Bank Account: A Weekly Saga

Monday:

9:00 a.m. -- It was a long weekend; maybe I should check my bank account.

9:05 a.m. -- Wait, $29.38? I could have sworn I had almost $100!

9:06 a.m. -- It’s OK. I get paid on Friday; well, my mom said she would give me money on Friday. I just have to get through the next four days.

10:30 a.m. -- I need coffee if I’m going to make it to both of my classes today. It’s only like $2, I can afford it. What am I, a peasant?

10:36 a.m. -- Wow, this line took so long! I deserve a nice drink. “Yes, I’ll have a venti iced chai tea latte with soy and two shots of espresso.”

10:37 a.m. -- $7.96? OK, more than I was expecting, but it will be so worth it.

12:30 p.m. -- I really don’t like what they are serving at the dining hall. Maybe I’ll grab a slice of pizza. No, I’ll just eat here.

5:45 p.m. -- I hate the dinner, too! I hate this! Life would be so easy if I were rich.

11 p.m. -- Just one Insomnia cookie is less than $3 with tip. I won’t spend any money the next two days.

Tuesday:

10:03 a.m. -- I guess I’ll just have to make coffee in my Keurig today. These pods are so expensive; it’s way more affordable to buy coffee. Wait I have no milk. I guess I’ll have to drink it black.

10:06 a.m. -- This is the worst coffee ever. I’m going to Dunkin' Donuts.

10:45 a.m. -- (Takes sip.) Yes! This French vanilla swirl just speaks to me. And it was only $3.21!

9:20 p.m. -- (Checks account.) I am really proud of myself, today. I still have $15.31.

Wednesday:

11:16 a.m. -- I over slept! On the bright side, I don’t have time to get coffee. That means I’ll have money for bar cover.

3:35 p.m. -- I’ve been having such a stressful week; I need to do some online shopping. Wait I have no money. I’ll just put it in my shopping cart and buy it this weekend.

5:10 p.m. -- (Checks cart.) This is totally reasonable! I mean, this nail polish is on sale. It’s only $3.99, plus shipping. I totally deserve it, and it would make me feel so much better.

5:15 p.m. -- That was so worth it. I really needed a deep red nail color. It’s such a good investment.

6:30 p.m. -- My roommates want to get dinner downtown tonight. I want to go, but I guess I’ll have to skip this one and eat at the dining hall.

8:20 p.m. -- (Roommates return from the dinner.) I have to be better with my money. I don’t want to miss things like this anymore.

Thursday:

9:00 a.m. -- (Alarm rings.) I only have to survive one more day! This is a piece of cake.

11:32 a.m. -- Class started two minutes ago and I am already falling asleep. I should have bought coffee. After this class. No, I need money for the bar.

11:45 a.m. -- (Checks account.) OK, I have $9.32. I can buy a small coffee and still have money for cover.

12:15 p.m. -- Sweet sanity! This coffee is so worth it!

8:30 p.m. -- It’s time to get ready and treat myself to a night out.

10:30 p.m. -- Jaime paid for my cover and I'm going to Venmo her the $3.

Friday:

1:23 a.m. -- When I wake up in the morning I’ll be rich!

8:40 a.m. -- OK, no money transferred yet. I’ll go back to sleep for a few hours.

12:03 p.m. -- What is taking my mom so long? She said noon!

12:07 p.m. -- (Notification of transfer.) She was really making me nervous there.

12:09 p.m. -- Hey, big spender! I have $103.10. I am going to spend only what I need to survive this week, the bare minimum.

6:00 p.m. -- I’m going to order sushi for dinner. I mean, why not? I have the money. I’ll only get the basic rolls, though. Because, I’m responsible with my money.

6:09 p.m. -- (Gets receipt.) Well, $19.12 is a little more than I thought it would be, but quality over quantity, right?

11:15 p.m. -- (Hands card to bartender.) “Keep the tab open.”

Saturday:

10:56 a.m. -- Where is my debit card?

11:00 a.m. -- (Calls bar.) Mystery solved. I left it at the bar last night. No worries, I’ll just go grab it now.

11:24 a.m. -- (Looks at receipt.) Wait, $36? What did I buy last night?

11:45 a.m. -- This whole thing really made me hungry. I’ll get a bagel and some coffee.

7:00 p.m. -- I know I spent a lot of money last night, but I need to eat dinner. I’ll order a sandwich.

9:30 p.m. -- (Applying makeup.) “Gabby, don’t let me spend any money tonight."

11:30 p.m. -- OK, just one drink.

Sunday:

9:34 a.m. -- (Wake up.) What did I do last night?

9:35 a.m. -- I said I wouldn’t spend any money last night, but I know I bought one drink. I don’t think I bought any more than that.

9:42 a.m. -- Maybe I should check my account, just in case.

9:43 a.m. -- (Checks account.) What, $20.98?

9:44 a.m. -- How did I do this again?

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