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Why I Don't Play The Lottery
Embrace the grind every day
Since I was 18 years old and could play the lottery I have been daydreaming about winning the big prize. Dreaming of how my life would be much better, worry-free, and just plain awesome. I would sit for hours planning out how I would spend the money; paying out my parent's debt, buying a big house, a cabin, sportscars… You know, the usual suspects.
I am by no means rich. Nor am I poor. I live mostly from paycheck to paycheck, and only a small amount goes into my savings accounts every month. If I get some extra cash it goes right into my passion, writing. I have no buffer, so if the dishwasher gets broken I am back at square zero. *knocking like crazy on wood — Please dear dishwasher, keep working.*
And it's OK.
No, it’s more than OK, its how I want it. I am actually enjoying it.
I have old debt that I’ve been struggling with since I was 20. It skyrocketed when some teeth needed urgent attention, and the interest made it grow out of proportions. But hey; minus-money is money too. Right?
All the money I have left after all the bills are paid goes into paying down the debt. And I will be debt-free in 2023. Probably 2022.
I love seeing my debt go down, slow but steady. I am excited about 2023…