"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." - FDR

I really need to focus on the latter half of that quotation. I have been very frustrated since last Friday when I learned that my work hours were to be cut in half. (Not to mention, I also just lost my internship cash flow.) This is why: I JUST WANT TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT!!!!!!!

I was close too. I was so goddamn close. But no. Instead of paying off my credit card, the balance has increased and will continue to. I need to become a Scrooge... a frugal, frugal Scrooge.

It frustrates me even more to think about it, so it's probably best that I don't... I'm tired of hearing about the economic crisis and about how no one has money and it will only get worse. I need to heed the words of FDR and achieve and create. Those things, at least on the most basic of levels, are free.

Later days, greenback freedom.