Money: Today, I was short on money for bills, so I pulled out my alto...

By clumsyandpoor - 03/12/2014 04:05 - United States - Watertown

Today, I was short on money for bills, so I pulled out my alto saxophone, knowing that no matter how much I loved it, I'd be able pay my rent with the money. As I pulled it out of its case, the neck strap broke and I dropped it, breaking the bell beyond repair. Now I'm poor AND depressed. FML

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xlord 27

Wednesday 3 December 2014 10:45

When life hands you lemons, don't just stand there and take it!!! Demand to see life's boss and chuck it at his face!!! Build combustible lemons and make life regret the day it decided to hand you lemons!!

siggy_mcsigx 22

Wednesday 3 December 2014 10:58

That is heartbreaking :(

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revieced 13

Wednesday 3 December 2014 14:58

lemex243 5

Wednesday 3 December 2014 15:19

Lol

alexandrarae 13

Wednesday 3 December 2014 17:15

That Sax's….

Colon_Man 17

Wednesday 3 December 2014 17:26

So. You would have sold your sax for this months' bills... and then what? What would you need to sell next month? You have an income problem, deary. Not a money problem. :( (That are different)

Hiimhaileypotter 52

Thursday 4 December 2014 14:24

"That are different"? Glad we have your clearly expert opinion on the matter. It's still " money" problems. If you don't have enough money, I'd say that's a problem.

Colon_Man 17

Thursday 4 December 2014 16:37

"They" are different. Sorry. I could have a million dollars and have no income. And I could make a million dollars and spend it all and be broke. Yes. I am an expert but, I guess advice isn't wanted when it isn't puppies.

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 3 December 2014 18:09

Well you could still sell it...a music shop would buy it for lower than you expected unfortunately...

wookieewhosshe 28

Wednesday 3 December 2014 18:10

I play alto too, I can't even imagine how much that sucks! I would cry if that happened to my Max (the sax)

zombiekiller52 24

Wednesday 3 December 2014 19:31

I am sorry to hear about your baby :(

DoubleDosexo 12

Wednesday 3 December 2014 20:34

you could've played on the street for money if it hadn't broke? maybe it knew you were gonna sell it?

heirofhope 38

Wednesday 3 December 2014 21:44

It's okay OP, think of it as a sign to never give away the things you love. Financial problems are extremely crippling, and never the least bit fun, but maybe those objects so cherished will bring you peace in these tough times. In my opinion, escaping a late bill payment wouldn't mean as much to me as giving away something of emotional value (I realize the large consequences for missing bills, but it's just my belief). Maybe you could get good news if you took it to the right place, who knows? It will get better OP. Promise.