'Order a turmeric latte and bang out a few job applications. Feeling accomplished enough after applying to three jobs and reaching out to a few professional contacts. $7'
Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
My parents did not shelter my siblings and me from their money troubles; they talked about their situation very openly and constantly. Both of my parents are the children of immigrants and grew up in poverty. My mom's parents eventually bought their own home and were able to live a modest life. My dad's parents never got out of poverty, live in a rent-stabilized apartment, only have enough to cover the basics and receive government assistance.
9:30 a.m. — Apple cider vinegar in water helps get things going for me in the morning. I sip on that while I write a page in my journal. I've been journaling consistently for the past couple of years and find it really useful to process my thoughts. It's fascinating to look back on entries, make sense of past situations and see how you've grown.
3:30 p.m. — Walk over to a Black-owned coffee shop nearby. I try to work out of a café at least once a week to get a break from my apartment and a change of scenery. I live alone and I figure being around people is probably good for me. Text with an ex, B., for a little bit to catch up. We had an amicable mutual breakup after living together for three years. He lives in a different city now and we do a good job of keeping in touch pretty regularly.
4 p.m. — Take a driving lesson that I already paid for. I love using public transportation and biking but I'm entertaining leaving New York and working on getting my license to broaden my options. My instructor said I did a great job today and it puts some pep in my step.5 p.m. — Turn on a 45-minute Peloton barre class since I didn't get much strength training in this week. Tack on a five-minute cool-down stretch video.
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