London is great but more often than not, we all get a little overexcited and forget that we’re not all living that baller lifestyle. Nowhere close. Here are some of the times when our beloved city made us feel like a soot covered extra in Oliver Twist.
1. Bringing in your own lunch in a plastic container you got from the local Chinese place…
5. I don’t think you heard me, I said water. Not sparkling mineral, just plain free tap water.
6. Still wearing the same wardrobe choices you did 2 years ago because who has the time or money for a wardrobe refresh?
7. Walking home isn’t so bad is it? Who needs money for their Oyster after all?
11. When you just need a caffeine fix but a latte is looking like a small fortune in itself
12. Speaking of which… just what exactly is a flipping matcha latte? And why are they so expensive?
13. Finding cool events on the weekends and realising they all have something stupid like a £10 entry fee
17. Samples are a godsend. Nothing in for dinner? Just go round Borough Market for a sample binge, duh.
18. London adverts just break our hearts. Stop advertising new things and places that aren’t in our price range.
19. Having to give yourself that stern talk about staying on at the gym or finally cancelling that pricey membership
23. Choosing between a great night out or not eating for the next week. Hmm…
24. Alcohol and dancing always wins but since when did a shot of tequila get to £7?!
25. The real question is: Pot Noodle or Cup A Soup?
26. Walking past Selfridges or Harrods and just smelling the money.
30. Saying you’ve gone meat-free for ethical reasons, when really it’s just that those weekly trips to Bird and Mother Clucker are not easy on the purse strings.
Feature Image: Loco Steve