Tuesday, October 14, 2008
To Beer or Not To Beer?
For the past 6 months, I've been recycling cans, bottles and newspaper to earn beer money. I just recently recycled stuff I've been collecting since 8/27 and earned $9.92. Not too shabby for stuff I was going to throw out anyways. :-D
Many PF bloggers throw this kind of extra income into their "snowflake" jar. I wondered whether I should start snowflaking my recycling proceeds?
Since it's an election year, I've decided to let my readers decide! (Please cast your vote on the sidebar.)
Query: Should I buy beer with my most recent recycling proceeds?
Like the official voter information guide we get in the mail, I've decided to provide a Pro and Con argument for this vote.
A YES vote means I get to enjoy an occasional ice cold beer. I used to drink a bottle a day, but I've cut out beer from my regular budget. For the past 6 months, I've only bought beer from my recycling proceeds. The last six-pack of beer I bought was in August and I still have 3 bottles left. A "yes" vote will promote mental relief and happiness (albeit very briefly).
A NO vote means I will put most recent recycling proceeds into my savings. I don't have enough money in my emergency fund to last me more than 3-4 months. I have over $120,000 in debt and I may be laid off next week. Beer is an extravagance I cannot afford right now. A "no" vote is a vote for fiscal responsibility.
I haven't cashed my recycling voucher so I won't be tempted to spend it before the vote is closed. Viva democracy!
Many PF bloggers throw this kind of extra income into their "snowflake" jar. I wondered whether I should start snowflaking my recycling proceeds?
Since it's an election year, I've decided to let my readers decide! (Please cast your vote on the sidebar.)
Query: Should I buy beer with my most recent recycling proceeds?
Like the official voter information guide we get in the mail, I've decided to provide a Pro and Con argument for this vote.
A YES vote means I get to enjoy an occasional ice cold beer. I used to drink a bottle a day, but I've cut out beer from my regular budget. For the past 6 months, I've only bought beer from my recycling proceeds. The last six-pack of beer I bought was in August and I still have 3 bottles left. A "yes" vote will promote mental relief and happiness (albeit very briefly).
A NO vote means I will put most recent recycling proceeds into my savings. I don't have enough money in my emergency fund to last me more than 3-4 months. I have over $120,000 in debt and I may be laid off next week. Beer is an extravagance I cannot afford right now. A "no" vote is a vote for fiscal responsibility.
I haven't cashed my recycling voucher so I won't be tempted to spend it before the vote is closed. Viva democracy!
Labels:
Frugal Living,
Snowflaking
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7 comments:
I vote yes. Snowflaking and paying down debt is great, but you can't deny yourself everything at the same time. It's a little treat every now and then, not something you're running out and buying every week.
Yes! I used to do this in law school - cashing in my bottles and cans only when they had earned me enough to pay for a pack of smokes. It got too messy in my small kitchen after a while though. You've earned a beer or two!
I'm a yes too. Got to live a little and reward yourself for all your hard work!
I agree with the 3 above. You need a beer every once in a while to take the edge of the demands of life.
Enjoy it! ;)
Hee hee. You gals certainly know how to make me happy! :-D
I'm definitely the WRONG person to ask about this, but beer beats financial responsibility every time. It just does. Especially if you can buy one of those yummy Trader Joe 6-packs for $5.99!!!
EFB: Trader Joe's I go today! I love Trader Joe's!
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