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Headphoneus Supremus
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dang...hot pockets are nasty
So are buffalowings
But seriously you don't like hot pockets
dang...hot pockets are nasty
Quote:dang...hot pockets are nasty
So are buffalowings
But seriously you don't like hot pockets
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I don't smoke, drink alcohol, chew gum, or drink expensive coffee products. I maybe drink one can of pop ("soda" if you prefer) every two weeks. I instead drink freshly brewed loose leaf teas which provide exceptional value for the money. For example, the green tea I drink (Den's Sencha Fuka-midori) works out to ~$0.12 per serving since I steep it at least twice. If I'm not drinking tea I'm probably drinking water. Since I live in a dorm I previously drank bottled water but I've since switched to a Brita pitcher. The tap water is beyond hard and tastes like whatever pipes they used in 1939. With the Brita the water is rendered drinkable with much less expense.
My snack of choice is pretzels since they're relatively inexpensive and healthier than many other options.
What about that motorcycle, Kai?(Can't blame you!)
I completely agree about cars, though. I have to have one, but bought an inexpensive, reliable one when I could have spent a lot more. When you add up the interest, insurance and upkeep, cars get expensive fast. I'd rather have an inexpensive daily driver and I keep an antique around for a little fun - I've had the other car for nearly 22 years. The motorcycle was inexpensive, too, and I plan to keep it instead of getting a new one.
I should admit to a weakness for older Ducatis. I might yield to one, even though I know the upkeep isn't ideal.
gsilver, McDonald's is expensive over here in LA, too. Most combinations will get you to $6 with California's heavy taxation.
As for disposing of spare money, a house is a good idea. Though consider picking up a duplex. Live in half and rent the other. The prices are a little higher than single-family, but the rent from a duplex can make it cheaper. You'll also get a lot of tax benefits from being a landlord.
I completely agree with you about TV. I turned it off in 1999. Partially a dispute with the cable company (I paid them what they wanted and told them to turn it off) and getting sick of the "news" being 90% celebrity coverage. I've probably saved $6,000-$7,000 since by not having a cable bill.
Though I am excited about getting a TV again - haven't had one for about seven years. The flat screens should get cheap after Thanksgiving. I plan to pick up the new AppleTV and stream Netflix for $10 a month. Am really looking forward to this, as well, because I haven't seen too many movies lately.
Smoking. $10 a pack in NYC was too much.
Considering the mpg of most motorcycles, I'd say that's saving right there.
Get the 20piece nuggets for $5 or the 50 for $10. This has been my upgrade from the ol' two McDoubles and a Sweet Tea. Haha. The two burgers and the sweet tea were my daily meal last summer, considering it was close to my college and would quiet down my hunger while at dance practice, prior to getting home.
Netflix is probably the best investment ever.
$10?! Jesus Christ! I quit smoking almost half a year ago, and it has definitely put some money back in my pocket. Not to mention that I've more or less stopped drinking, and I rarely smoke weed anymore.