Day 7

Week one is almost over; and what a week it has been! Today I woke up late and hungover, which I will explain later in my blog. I ate two bologna sandwiches around 12:30pm before I ventured to my home town to make a car payment. I watched the Patriots game with my family but accidentally fell asleep with about five minutes left – oops! I have yet to eat anything else today because I had nothing to eat at my parents house. I have felt solid though, not overly hungry. I plan on eating a bowl of oatmeal soon though, before I go out tonight. A pancake or tuna sandwich will more than likely bring my night, and week one, to an end.

As I mentioned earlier I drank last night, and Friday for that matter. At the beginning of the experiment I was not in favor of excluding alcohol from our allotted $60, and I still stand by that. I simply told my friends that alcohol wouldn’t fit into my budget for the month and they were more than happy to fund my drunken escapades for the weekend – what a beautiful thing. In any normal situation I would never turn down free alcohol or food, and I don’t think anyone else would for that matter. The reason we can’t eat other food is practicality. Not everyone lives close to home and can receive free food from their parents. Not everyone has a rich friend that doesn’t mind buying a meal or two for him/her. Not everyone works at a restaurant where he/she can snack on food with no cost. These reasons are why we must stick true to our plan. (SIDE NOTE: I encourage all forms of mooching that may involve friends, family, or your work place.) A friend of mine was foolish enough to leave an ENTIRE handle of Captain Morgan at Steve’s this weekend; what an excellent opportunity this is!

Steve and I are currently compiling data for a new blog involving the cheapest way to get drunk, as well as alcohols that are the “healthiest” for you. People enjoy their booze, so we are trying to find the most economical way to get “your drink on.”

I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday evening; I know I will – the captain and I have a date. If you have any questions or comments on how one can live a cheaper, more fulfilling life, don’t hesitate to speak up! Thanks!

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