Monday:
9:00 a.m. -- It was a long weekend; maybe I should check my bank account.
9:05 a.m. -- Wait, $29.38? I could have sworn I had almost $100!
9:06 a.m. -- It’s OK. I get paid on Friday; well, my mom said she would give me money on Friday. I just have to get through the next four days.
10:30 a.m. -- I need coffee if I’m going to make it to both of my classes today. It’s only like $2, I can afford it. What am I, a peasant?
10:36 a.m. -- Wow, this line took so long! I deserve a nice drink. “Yes, I’ll have a venti iced chai tea latte with soy and two shots of espresso.”
10:37 a.m. -- $7.96? OK, more than I was expecting, but it will be so worth it.
12:30 p.m. -- I really don’t like what they are serving at the dining hall. Maybe I’ll grab a slice of pizza. No, I’ll just eat here.
5:45 p.m. -- I hate the dinner, too! I hate this! Life would be so easy if I were rich.
11 p.m. -- Just one Insomnia cookie is less than $3 with tip. I won’t spend any money the next two days.
Tuesday:
10:03 a.m. -- I guess I’ll just have to make coffee in my Keurig today. These pods are so expensive; it’s way more affordable to buy coffee. Wait I have no milk. I guess I’ll have to drink it black.
10:06 a.m. -- This is the worst coffee ever. I’m going to Dunkin' Donuts.
10:45 a.m. -- (Takes sip.) Yes! This French vanilla swirl just speaks to me. And it was only $3.21!
9:20 p.m. -- (Checks account.) I am really proud of myself, today. I still have $15.31.
Wednesday:
11:16 a.m. -- I over slept! On the bright side, I don’t have time to get coffee. That means I’ll have money for bar cover.
3:35 p.m. -- I’ve been having such a stressful week; I need to do some online shopping. Wait I have no money. I’ll just put it in my shopping cart and buy it this weekend.
5:10 p.m. -- (Checks cart.) This is totally reasonable! I mean, this nail polish is on sale. It’s only $3.99, plus shipping. I totally deserve it, and it would make me feel so much better.
5:15 p.m. -- That was so worth it. I really needed a deep red nail color. It’s such a good investment.
6:30 p.m. -- My roommates want to get dinner downtown tonight. I want to go, but I guess I’ll have to skip this one and eat at the dining hall.
8:20 p.m. -- (Roommates return from the dinner.) I have to be better with my money. I don’t want to miss things like this anymore.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. -- (Alarm rings.) I only have to survive one more day! This is a piece of cake.
11:32 a.m. -- Class started two minutes ago and I am already falling asleep. I should have bought coffee. After this class. No, I need money for the bar.
11:45 a.m. -- (Checks account.) OK, I have $9.32. I can buy a small coffee and still have money for cover.
12:15 p.m. -- Sweet sanity! This coffee is so worth it!
8:30 p.m. -- It’s time to get ready and treat myself to a night out.
10:30 p.m. -- Jaime paid for my cover and I'm going to Venmo her the $3.
Friday:
1:23 a.m. -- When I wake up in the morning I’ll be rich!
8:40 a.m. -- OK, no money transferred yet. I’ll go back to sleep for a few hours.
12:03 p.m. -- What is taking my mom so long? She said noon!
12:07 p.m. -- (Notification of transfer.) She was really making me nervous there.
12:09 p.m. -- Hey, big spender! I have $103.10. I am going to spend only what I need to survive this week, the bare minimum.
6:00 p.m. -- I’m going to order sushi for dinner. I mean, why not? I have the money. I’ll only get the basic rolls, though. Because, I’m responsible with my money.
6:09 p.m. -- (Gets receipt.) Well, $19.12 is a little more than I thought it would be, but quality over quantity, right?
11:15 p.m. -- (Hands card to bartender.) “Keep the tab open.”
Saturday:
10:56 a.m. -- Where is my debit card?
11:00 a.m. -- (Calls bar.) Mystery solved. I left it at the bar last night. No worries, I’ll just go grab it now.
11:24 a.m. -- (Looks at receipt.) Wait, $36? What did I buy last night?
11:45 a.m. -- This whole thing really made me hungry. I’ll get a bagel and some coffee.
7:00 p.m. -- I know I spent a lot of money last night, but I need to eat dinner. I’ll order a sandwich.
9:30 p.m. -- (Applying makeup.) “Gabby, don’t let me spend any money tonight."
11:30 p.m. -- OK, just one drink.
Sunday:
9:34 a.m. -- (Wake up.) What did I do last night?
9:35 a.m. -- I said I wouldn’t spend any money last night, but I know I bought one drink. I don’t think I bought any more than that.
9:42 a.m. -- Maybe I should check my account, just in case.
9:43 a.m. -- (Checks account.) What, $20.98?
9:44 a.m. -- How did I do this again?