Just how are we cutting back, tightening our belts, cutting corners here and there in order to survive in this great city? I don't know. We are hurting financially. I know I am. Staying in to save cash seems to be the only way to go, the one way to save money. It is no surprise that we find ourselves cooking Ramen instant noodles more than ever. We shop wisely for groceries (and do it less) and stop going to Eden, Whole Food, or Food Emporium. Instead we shop at cheaper places. And there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. NYC used to promise its inhabitants a life of glitter and glamour in a world capital. That's true. But things certainly have changed in the city. We don't treat ourselves that much anymore. Sad but true. Nothing would have prepared us for this. This is the ugly side of the economy. Less money, high cost of living -- a bad combination. So our lifestyle is the first to be changed and affected. If you are like me and other queers who are financially hurting, stay in and spend less. We know it is hard to work to pay the bills -- rent and food. Where's the quality of life there? We are big fans of bars, movies, theater, nice things, nice neighborhood, chic soirees, etc.
New York, in my opinion and my experience, is all about struggling to make it. Even if you are successful, it still feels like you have to struggle everyday. It is never going to be enough. First 9/11. And now this - a more serious economic slump (we heard the slump is not going away for a while). How does that feel knowing that is true? How much more can we take and endure?
New York, in my opinion and my experience, is all about struggling to make it. Even if you are successful, it still feels like you have to struggle everyday. It is never going to be enough. First 9/11. And now this - a more serious economic slump (we heard the slump is not going away for a while). How does that feel knowing that is true? How much more can we take and endure?
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