Young and broke: LUNCHTIME

With nothing but $466.67 in my bank account and 13 dollars in my wallet, Im always trying to conjure up mischievous ways of saving some cash. As if living with my parents wasn't enough, I still don't wish to miss out on first world comforts and necessities like food, water and alcohol. Things that are a must in my generation are harder to get when you're young and broke. Being pretty and having a part time at american apparel won't cut it anymore, you have to be wiser in the cycle of life nowadays. Here are some personal cheats on how I skip right through those first world problems I encounter everyday. This is LUNCHTIME.

1) THE FOOD COURT:

Working near or at the mall can really cut you some slack. Instead of spending those ten dollars you could use on cranberry and vodka and a beer friday night on that iced coffee from Starbucks and California rolls from some cheap sushi stand, just walk around you'll be amazed by the goodies you'll find. Believe it or not, those free samples can turn buffet if you walk around long enough.

2)COSTCO:

Don't work near or at the mall? no worries, there is always a Costco in every corner. The amount of free samples they give out is ridiculous. You could basically feed 200 french models with one visit there, and though "shredded crab spread" might not sound too convincing, Baklava and and hot wings are just around the corner. The best part is, it's free!

3) WHO NEEDS MEAT? :

Well here is your chance to show the world you care. DROP MEAT! Just think about it, you don't really need it, All it's doing is burning a hole in your pocket. The amount of money you'll be saving is exorbitant and you'll be looking healthy and at the same time you'll be able to pay off that college loan and maybe, just maybe getting shitfaced and buying drinks for everyone at the bar at least once a month. grow a garden, go vegan, do something for the environment and yourself, but don't get carried away with it!

4)HEEEEY MOM! :

Here is the perfect excuse to visit your parents as much as you can. Drop in every now and then and be on your best behavior, knowing your parents they will most likely want to have lunch, and will you turn it down? of course not! Eat up while you can and always, ALWAYS take the leftovers home with you, use them as next day's lunch, and if they're good enough, instead of taking that special someone out to lunch have dinner at home and brag about how hard you've worked on that meal you've specially made for them.

5)RAMEN NOODLES AND WATER DIET:

It's no secret that Ramen noodles is every college kid's favorite and well water is completely FREE, but when you want to save up as much as possible for that backpacking trip you and your bestie will be taking by the end of the year you must go to extreme measures. Just live on a strict diet of Ramen noodles and water, which of course is free. If you don't mind the heartburn and the occasional bowel movement, then this is the path for you. In no time you'll be in 

Argentina having one night stands, drinking Quilmes and not remembering what happened last night!

So if you're in your twenties and most likely broke as I am, trying to make it everyday without losing the mere sense of living, At least take some of my life advice. I sure wish I would have taken some advice long ago. Enjoy!