There's a lot of false speculation as to why I'm staying. Here are the real reasons:
1. I can't afford to move. When the idea first came up it looked like it was going to be about $600. Now it's going to be about 3x that which will completely wipe out my savings and leave me with nothing to pay bills or the first rent or deposit there. I don't currently have a job and even if I did it would take at least 2 weeks to get paid.
2. I don't have a job there. I don't have one here either but I was talking to my smart adult unbiased friend Angela who's mom lives out there and she was telling me her mom couldn't even find a summer job the economy there is so bad. I didn't know anything about the economy there until I made the decision to move. David couldn't find a job there. Dillard's is even closing there it's so bad.
3. I don't want to leave my network of friends.
4. I wanted to move for a change, I can do that here.
5. I hate it when everything is brown. It makes no sense for me to move to a desert.
6. My smart friend Angela told me it always sounded like I was convincing myself it was a good ida.
7. The only reason I wouldn't move at this point is because I feel bad about ditching Katie.
8. I love living between St Louis and Chicago because I have favorite things to do in both places.
Believe me. If I could afford to go on adventure right now, I would. For once I'm choosing to be financially responsible instead. I don't understand why that should be held against me.
I'm glad you're trying to be responsible, but honestly, it sounds like you're making excuses.
ReplyDeleteMaking excuses for what?
ReplyDeleteIt's okay. I think you're friend is very smart for giving you some good advice. It's your life so you're free to make whatever decisions you want. I understand a lot about making financially responsible decisions *cough*two months unemployed*cough* They aren't always fun, but you have to make them. I'm giving up my fair share of things that I want to do because the bills need to be paid...
ReplyDeleteMaking excuses wasn't the right phrase... It sounds like you are trying to convince yourself that you should stay. You are saying things that go against a lot of what I have heard you say before, namely that you hate Illinois and want to get out of there. Also I question your money issues. Are you gonna stay and save up so that when the economy is better you can move? Or are you still gonna be spending money on things like a third ipod, or another laptop? I'm just saying things as I see them. I'll still love you no matter what decision you make.
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