Money Rules The World

 I am finishing up the final assignments of my college career. I'm finishing final papers, studying for finals, and making the final touches on final projects. On top of that, I'm planning for commencement, which reminds me I need to pack up my house and move out, which reminds me I'm going to be living at home soon, which reminds me I need a job. I have a plan for my future, and a vital box that has to be checked is that I need to spend the next year making a lot of money. To get a head start on my student loans and to afford a large trip I plan to take with my friend.

On my side of the algorithm, on several social media platforms and through the teachings of my family, there seems to be a certain power to manifest money. Believing that I am already rich and expressing gratitude because of it is something that I have been taught to do my whole life. However, in times like these, when I am tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt and owning a degree that does not promise any kind of lucrative business, it is very tough to believe that I am rich.

After realizing that, applying for jobs and begging employers to recognize me, I put myself in savings mode: buying cheap groceries for meals, not eating out and not spending money. The issue that arises with this is that all I can do is sit on my floor and do nothing. Everything costs money. I can go on a walk, but with friends, they'll want to get a coffee or a snack. I can hang out with friends, but most events cost money, and if it's a weekend, alcohol is added to my tab. 

While saving money is important, the act of saving money requires me to stop living my life and hanging out with friends, but only if you let it. The act of going on a walk with friends without buying coffee is a great demonstration of self-control. The act of going out and not drinking is healthy for me. The skill of finding something to do that doesn't cost money often leads me to great days and better stories. So, I will continue to live my life and spend time with my friends, because money does not control me; I control money.