Being without a job, or a savings or checking account means that I have no cash around so when I "happen" upon some money I cherish it (at least for a while, anyway). Let me explain how I "happen" upon money.
When my husband gets home from work, he sets his credit cards and cash on top of my dresser. Sometimes I take a few dollars, sometimes a five, and put it in an envelope and stash it between some books in my end table. This becomes my little savings account.
Usually he doesn't notice or seem to care, but some days, I get a little gutsy and take a five or a ten. He notices. He is irritated and wonders why I have to sneak the money instead of just asking for it. Good point. I realize this sounds quite juvenile, but I continue to "steal" without a word. I'm creating a nice little nest egg. My diligence and consistency always pays off. The other way I acquire money is from my parents. They have been "treating" me since I was in college in the 80's. Back then, it was a $20 here and there, which would last me the entire weekend. Now, it's a $50 or $100, and my mom always says, "Treat yourself to something nice." Usually, it's a spa treatment or something from my favorite boutique.
A couple of weeks ago, I took $40 as payment for cleaning my house, ( I cancelled the cleaning lady that day). I took the money to the local casino and played 3 card poker.. I was able to let that $40 ride for about 45 minutes and only lost twenty in the end, I was hoping to double my money. At my table were several older men and one asked what I did for a living. Now, mind you, it was the middle of the day and the kids were at school. I said I was a stay- at -home mom. There were a couple of loud barrell type laughs and a few low chuckles. The latter not being very impressed with how I chose to spend my time.
I responded, "Desperate times call for desperate measures."
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