Just Kidding!

This is how I feel when I try to write a blog entry.

http://www.joblo.com/video/player.php?video=wiigjustkidding

"Money can't buy happiness, but neither can poverty."

My heart breaks for those who are desperately struggling in this economic turmoil. As we all have, I've watched people I love lose their job or take cuts, and I fear what is happening around me. I don't really want to return to Korea, but there are numerous reasons to do so. First and most obviously, I can get a job there. In addition, if I did get a job in Canada or the US, I'd feel guilty about taking a job from someone who has a house and kids and doesn't have the option to leave like I do.

I digress.

First, I have a question. What are those of us who are already living practically supposed to do with the advice the 'experts' are dishing out now? We don't eat out very often. We have the cheapest cable plan available- and we didn't even want that, but it was a package deal with the internet. I don't have a cell phone or a car. I haven't had a hair cut in months and the last item of clothing I purchased was a jacket at a thrift store three months ago. Oh, and boots. I bought boots. It's Canada, for Gosh Sakes.

But this lifestyle is not a result of the current economy. I just live like this and mostly always have. So I ask the 'experts' - what do WE do? What's your advice for those of us who already live within our means?

Which leads me to my next thought- what the hell are people doing with their money? I don't understand a family of four that can't live on $60,000 a year! I realize I'm slightly speaking out of my ass here- I don't have a house or kids to pay for. I know that's expensive. My issue is that we've become used to living a certain type of lifestyle and for some people, buying $20 sneakers instead of $200 sneakers is just not an option- and I can't grasp that thinking. We don't NEED all the things we have. But then I realize if we don't buy these things, business fail, and people lose jobs. So there's no easy solution- DUH.

I'm not making my point well.

The point is, some of us think we're struggling even when we have everything we need. We don't need the giant house and $30.00 pizza deliveries. I get irked when I see someone on TV whining about their economic situation when there are other people who would give their right arm for any income they can get.

Again, I'm not saying that some people are not in serious trouble. But some of us are complaining when we should be grateful that are basic needs are met. Not being able to afford a Gucci purse is NOT a freaking crisis.

The Blog Lives! (kind of)

One of the reasons I stopped updating this blog (besides the lack of loyal readers, haha) is because in Korea, the Blogger website is in Korean and it's quite a challenge to navigate. However, I finally realized that my blogging-vacation has been too long. So I logged into Blogger- and it's STILL in Korean!

Please note that I'm in Canada.

I'll be back. Sit tight.