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5 Reasons I'm Broke

I could probably think of a lot more, but these are the top 5 that affect me on a daily basis.

Kayleigh M. Bohan

Oct 30, 2016

University of Southern Maine

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Reason #1: Food.

Food is the number one reason I am broke. I can’t deny my friends when they ask if I want to go out to eat!! A chance to eat real food instead of the dining hall? Sign me up, I don’t care if its a restaurant or fast food, but it’s hurting my bank account greatly. Heidi’s, the all amazing sandwich place, or going to find a new restaurant in Old Port, there’s no way to deny a nice meal out.

Reason #2: Clothing.

Clothing..every girl’s weakness. Every time I make a trip to the mall I have to buy something, whether it be a shirt from Forever 21 or a pair of $50 jeans from American Eagle, I can’t resist. It is impossible for me to go to the mall and not buy something because I love clothes so much.

Reason #3: Textbooks.

Textbooks are ridiculously expensive, as we all know, but it’s not just a one time cost. Nope, twice a year! Because everyone has the money for that! But you got to get your education. Sometimes I don’t even use the textbook I was required to buy, so it was a waste of money in the first place.

Reason #4: Sports Gear.

Sports gear..I need it. Between a new helmet, sweatpants, t-shirts, and jackets, I am dropping major cash on sports gear to represent. I can’t get enough of sports gear, I love to represent my school, as well as brag about the fact that I play softball here, so I love to have all the gear possible.

Reason #5: Aroma Joes.

After my first trip to Aroma Joes, I was forever addicted. $4 for a single drink, that hurt my debit card, and of course it’s a nice 5 minute walk from campus! Blue Hawaiian Rush..a nice energy drink to wake me up in the morning before my 9:30 class, couldn’t ask for anything better, maybe cheaper! I’m not a fan of coffee, so when I found a drink that wakes me up I have to stick with it, and this is addicting, let me tell you.

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!