Sorry about yet another late post. I think the idea of trying to post every Monday has been an incredibly useful and successful strategy. Setting goals is always helpful. Unfortunately, sometimes it isn't always feasible for me to post every Monday. Which brings me to the theme of this entry into what has quickly become the closest thing I have to a journal: my new schedule.
No one said being a full time student, living in Manhattan, paying rent out of pocket would be easy. Which is good, because if anyone ever told me that I would probably kick them square in the taco. Without going into too much detail, my parents are unable to help me at all with my school or living expenses. I am completely independant, which I think is pretty healthy for a twenty three year old. Still, I would be lying if I said this whole experience isn't already a big financial drain. Paying for rent, food, and the occasional bought of not-free fun while paying for tuition without much financial aid...well, I'm kind of struggling.
I'm no stranger to penny to penny living, or juggling a lot of responsibility. Hell, even at AU (where I was paying for everything with loans/aid), I never had less than three jobs. But right now I'm going into one of the most make-it-or-break-it stages of my life. I have class four days a week, and work at Nasty Pig the other three. I'm still at the Bondage Club every Sunday night, and I've started go-go'ing more than I had before (usually one or two gigs a week). Before everything had been scheduled, I was really hoping to keep one "day off" from everything per week. But given all the circumstances I've highlighted, it just wasn't in the cards. With everything combined, I am scraping by (BARELY). Plus, I still am trying to fit SOME shred of a social life in there somewhere.
Given all of this, I really am going to have to treat my Monday blog-deadline as a goal rather than a hard and fast deadline. I dance a lot on Sunday nights and work Monday at noon, so don't have the energy/time to do it in the morning. I go spend time with friends (and Phil) a lot after work. It just doesn't leave much time.
Despite all this, keeping this blog active means a lot to me, and I am going to do my damnest to fit it in to my otherwise insane schedule. Thanks for being patient.
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2 comments:
Hey Ben - I really admire you and your adventures, your writings are first rate. I have enjoyed your blog and wanted to drop by and let you know that your dedication to your school, work, blog, et al is appreciated. I sure wish at 23 yrs would have known things I know now, even about my self - but it really does take life experiences to get you where you are today. Take the time you need - don't lose sight of your goals or who you are and don't get so worn down that you get sick! Take care of yourself and we look forward to future postings. Good luck with your classes!! Cheers guy - Craig
Hi Ben, generally agree with Craig. Sure wish I had been "as far along" as you when I was 23. Just a suggestion and may be more trouble than it is worth, but you might consider a way for people to contribute to your education or even blog expenses through the blog. Some of us old fogies might be able to help. Sir Jim
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