Today, most of the stuff in my house is falling apart due to the fact that I don't have enough money to buy things that last. My lampshades ended up getting torn to shreds when I tried gently dusting them, then the base fell out of my lamp when I went to move it to clean up around it to vacuum. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I'm still not living in the house I fought so hard to buy three months ago. As I was fixing a hole in the wall, I found black mold covering the back side of my drywall. On every wall. I can't afford to fix it. FML
Today, I wanted to clean my house. Of course the vacuum cleaner got stuck behind furniture multiple times. After the fifth time or so, I gave it a good pull. Now my vacuum cleaner is broken and the socket is off the wall. FML
Today, the framed memorabilia that I spent $195 on last week came crashing to the floor. It was on my wall for less than 2 hours. The picture is torn and the glass is shattered, but at least the frame is alright. FML
Today, I purchased a brand new television. Not long after the professional who hung it on my wall left, it came crashing down on my hardwood floor. I'm now left with a busted TV, a tear in my living room wall, and a severely drained bank account. FML
Today, our boiler broke. Yesterday, it was our fridge. The day before that, the deck collapsed, and a few weeks ago the dishwasher flooded the kitchen. This is after we spent a ton of money to have the house gutted due to a mold problem. We only bought the house a year ago, and have lived in it even less. We need to move. FML
Today, I discovered that the more money I earn, the more my personal belongings break down on me. FML
Today, I decided to be productive and clean behind my couch. I found dust, old receipts, and one sock I thought was stolen by the universe. When I stood up proudly, I smashed my head on the shelf above. I knocked down three picture frames. All shattered. FML
Today, I woke up to the rickety old ceiling fan above my bed crashing down on top of me. I'm fine, however I am now grounded until I can buy a new ceiling fan to replace the one I "broke". FML
Today, I bought my first house, blowing nearly all my savings on the deposit. I had left myself enough for just a couple of necessary bits of furniture. It turns out the previous owner completely stripped the house when he left, taking the oven and even the toilet with him, amongst other things. FML
Today, to save money, I wanted to fix my own leaky roof instead of hiring someone. When I got on the roof, the ladder fell. As it was falling, it broke three windows and snagged the siding of my house ripping over half of it off. FML
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Yudith 28
That's why it's expensive to be poor.
dreams2383 20
there are such things as thrift stores,yard sales and free stuff
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Yudith 28
That's why it's expensive to be poor.
dreams2383 20
there are such things as thrift stores,yard sales and free stuff
WardenWolf 26
I get it 100%. I've had to make do with little money before. A couple of suggestions on how to stretch your money with things: IKEA has many very affordable but very durable things that will last years. Try their Tagarp or Barlast lamps, which are under $10. Their LED bulbs are also amazing and very affordable, and last a lot longer than even some expensive brands like FEIT (never had an IKEA bulb fail on me in over 8 years of using them). Now, some of IKEA's stuff isn't the most durable, I will admit, but if you pay attention to what you're getting you can get some truly indestructible stuff at a bargain price. Note that both the Barlast and Tagarp, due to their designs, can be used as both floor lamps and table lamps. Simply remove some of the pole sections to adjust them to your desired height. The poles and bases appear to be interchangeable as well.