I get bored so easy! In college, we were all short on cash, so here of some of the ways I made it during the hard times. They were some of the best times in my life.
These are some of the things I did in college to have fun. We all pinched in and made pancakes if we found a stove! I used the library for movies and books. If we wanted to swimming, we'd all go together to a lake free! We'd pack a picnic, or even go camping, and have a cook out - it was so much fun.
I now look back and remember how much fun I had. I still stay up half the night playing games and buying snacks with friends. It's so much fun. I still like having movies nights, and I still cook cheap meals. Some of the times when I was broke were some of the best times in my life.
You don't have to have a whole lot of money to be happy, content, and have something fun to do. Cheers to all that are bored and broke there is hope!
By Mary
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06/11/2011
Isn't it interesting that the times in our lives when we have so little bring the most happiness and force us to come up with creative ideas? I remember using a little palm "counter" for my store purchases to make sure I didn't go over budget, and organizing similar fun activities like yours to do with family and friends. Just goes to show ya, money and "stuff" don't always bring happiness!
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06/11/2011
Some of my best memories were made when I was a broke college student. I've seriously been thinking about going back to a simpler life. Full of friends and loved one's. Great essay! Thanks for the inspiration on my quest to find way's to cut back.
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06/07/2011
One of the benefits of a college education is that you never need be bored! As you realize there is so much out there in the wide, wide world.
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