We aren’t even sure if we want to broach this topic. It’s too painful to even think about, never mind write about. We are more than happy to continue lying to ourselves, closing our eyes each time the sub-zero balance appears on the ATM by pretending that we needed a very long blink, and remain in our safe place, surrounded by the fanciful walls of of a cushioned piggy bank that is incessantly overflowing. But we have to learn to deal with the consequences of numerous pub trips, Christmas meals and presents bought for yourself. The January Skint-Slump is upon us. And here’s how to survive.
1. Move.
2. Take out a loan. Yes, another one.
3. Take up DIY.
5. Hibernate throughout January and half of February. If it works for skunks, it can work for us.
6. Make your own traditions. No more Valentines/Birthdays/next Christmas.
8. Migrate to a planet that uses sarcasm for currency.
9. Stick your tongue out when it rains to save you buying bottled water (or drink from the tap…)
11. Street perform – you know that thing you can do with your eyebrows is a talent for a reason.
12. Borrow other people’s lunches at work.
14. Double up socks as gloves.
15. Double up curtains as clothes. You’ll never shop again.
17. Live forever in denial.
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