Parking, Dinner & a MovieI really don't know how people do it.
They go out so often to enjoy themselves.
They pay rent.
They own a car.
They buy fancy coffee drinks every day.
I was considering accepting a Facebook invitation to an event tomorrow because it is so convenient and I should socialize more. The movie theater is near where I work and the restaurant is in the same place.
However, transportation is always an issue. If I want to do stuff after work, I would have to drive myself and I don't like driving. Furthermore, it's not my car. When I need a car, I borrow the family car. On top of that is the cost of attending events. Here's the breakdown:
Parking for a day: $18
Dinner: Approx. $15 (including tax & tip)
Movie ticket: $9
Total cost of a night out = $42 approximately
That is expensive. That's one of the reasons I decided not to go tomorrow. Plus, the movie did not sound that compelling, which is the stronger reason not to go. People who do this on a regular basis must be living paycheck to paycheck. However, you could argue they have a wider circle of "friends", whatever the term means these days.
Also, I rationalize my decision by thinking, in order to be successful, I need to focus my limited resources (time & money). So that's what I need to do tomorrow since I'm not being social - focus on goals that are important to me.
