Free Money

I moved out of my parents house and into my apartement on February 1st. It has been a wonderful time; it is a great feeling to know that I am supporting myself. That said, this little journey into self-sufficiency has come with some hard lessons. The first lesson, which is the guiding lesson for all lessons, is that most lessons in life cost money. Morover, they require you to pay fees. Fees seem to be defined by giving money to an organization for absolutely nothing.

Lesson 2: Rent is due on the fourth day of the month, not the fourth 'business' day of the month.

Lesson 3: If you don't learn lesson two, then lesson one comes into play. Lesson 1 shows up to the tune of $60.

It isn't the worst thing that has happened to me, or even my most expensive mistake, however it is still handing someone $60 for absolutely nothing in return.

I would rather break something that you own and have to replace it, because at least the exchange is money for some thing.

And finally, Lesson number 4 which should be a no brainer...never make use of a grace period if you have the money already...just scratch the check and get it paid. Laziness costs money.