How does unemployment affects my lifestyle?
Of course I am on a budget. The first thing I did when I got my liberation notice was remembering Rabietaria's wise words: "When you have money, you need more money." Basically, money is always around, the printing machine is on most of the time. Its more about learning how to live with less --like most of my friends-- and acknowledge that few money periods -because there are times of lots of money-- are a chance to organize and pursuit your dream green-frugal-free life. It is also an opportunity to assess your services to the world, think about it.
I'm not buying sneakers every week. That doesn't mean I don't think about them: The Vans Chukka Boot got me thinking about creating my own designs or a line with my mother's art like Comandante does with some of his fashion.
My record shopping is limited now. However, the combination of free time and less money sent me back to A1 Records, one of the best used records stores in the world. That fits my new DJ mood, which is a more open and eclectic style.
When it comes to food, I can say I am eating better. Organic and local could be more expensive but it is unnoticeable. The main thing has been feeling a body and mind that can ride a bike or run a mile. Somehow good food makes me feel like a cheap good motherfucker. Forget about the price, once again, money is around.
There are many things to explore. Good F. recently release the Is In Your Hands stickers, something you will like. The Budget Ecoist has tips to keep it real.
Those are things that keep me thinking about traveling.
