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17 years ago
Some of you might know me; others reading this journal might just have watched my FA page because I have sexy artwork by many of the leading and popular artists in today’s furry community. Most of my friends probably won’t even open this journal, because mine aren’t often funny.
This journal is about money, and how its affected my life. I won’t ask for your opinions…because frankly I don’t care much how you guys feel about money, or if any of you think I’m a monster after reading this journal.
I just wanted people to know more about me.
I was born into an average family in 1987. We weren’t rich, and we weren’t poor…but we did ok. The city I live in is called Fort McMurray Alberta Canada, and Its famously known as being right on top of the second largest oil deposit on the planet. As such, the economy and rush of companies to develop the area drove up wages and caused a high demand for work. Look up Fort McMurray, I’m not lying here.
As such, even though I am quite young I am fortunate enough to be making a pretty penny in wages, and I already own my own home. Many people have called me selfish and arrogant in the past, that I’m in love with money and that I will never be happy without it. I have been told “Money Can’t buy happiness” over and over by friends who live in less economically booming places.
But It sure as hell helps!
How many people out there reading this have wanted to go on vacation…or buy something nice for their lover? Maybe buy a fursuit…or art by Bradford. Maybe they wanted new clothes, to fix their cars or just pay rent! So they don’t have to live at home with their parents.
This is where I get a frustrated. There are a large portion of people out there stretched to their limit. They work two jobs, take commissions, sell their possessions and they genuinely try really hard to make it in this world. Their lives aren’t glamorous, and sometimes they struggle to eat…and I’ve had friends sleep in their cars before because they couldn’t find an apartment they could afford. I am sensitive to these problems, and I know people try as hard as they can.
I paid a friend a $500.00 no interest loan to pay his mortgage, and he was struggling to pay back, so after he paid back $250.00 I told him he didn’t need to bother paying back the rest.
I paid for a buddy’s hotel room for a night after he had been living in his car for 5 days so he could shower and feel well rested before a job interview.
I donate money to people who need help getting to conventions I myself am unable to attend because of my work schedule, and I give to worldly charities every year from my Christmas bonus.
That being said. I have no sympathy or respect for people who are too lazy and unmotivated to try. I have friends who don’t like to work, and won’t work or keep a job for more than a few months.
I can’t understand the type of people who are content to live off the generosity of their parents and friends, with no desire to become independent or self sufficient. Too many furries live this live, addicted to WoW or whatever that keeps them from living life and becoming responsible members of society.
At the end of the day, I do have more money than most, and for someone my age to own a home is hard to swallow…but being 100% honest…Im not exactly a happy person. I’ve never been in a relationship, I’d rather stay home with a group and play scrabble or trivial pursuit than go to a bar or club. I don’t do drugs or drink very often, and I’m somewhat of a hopeless romantic…who falls in love to easily…
I hate the internet because it allows me to find guys that I want to have in my life, but more often then not they live to far away to see those desires fulfilled. I would give anything…to have someone to share this life of mine. Someone as independent and responsible as I am to live with and work with would be ultimately satisfying. Two incomes in this city could see huge possibilities for investment, vacations, sponsoring cons and developing people we know and like.
There in lies the rub….because you can’t exactly buy a person like that…and if money is all I have, then maybe that’s why Im alone.
This journal is about money, and how its affected my life. I won’t ask for your opinions…because frankly I don’t care much how you guys feel about money, or if any of you think I’m a monster after reading this journal.
I just wanted people to know more about me.
I was born into an average family in 1987. We weren’t rich, and we weren’t poor…but we did ok. The city I live in is called Fort McMurray Alberta Canada, and Its famously known as being right on top of the second largest oil deposit on the planet. As such, the economy and rush of companies to develop the area drove up wages and caused a high demand for work. Look up Fort McMurray, I’m not lying here.
As such, even though I am quite young I am fortunate enough to be making a pretty penny in wages, and I already own my own home. Many people have called me selfish and arrogant in the past, that I’m in love with money and that I will never be happy without it. I have been told “Money Can’t buy happiness” over and over by friends who live in less economically booming places.
But It sure as hell helps!
How many people out there reading this have wanted to go on vacation…or buy something nice for their lover? Maybe buy a fursuit…or art by Bradford. Maybe they wanted new clothes, to fix their cars or just pay rent! So they don’t have to live at home with their parents.
This is where I get a frustrated. There are a large portion of people out there stretched to their limit. They work two jobs, take commissions, sell their possessions and they genuinely try really hard to make it in this world. Their lives aren’t glamorous, and sometimes they struggle to eat…and I’ve had friends sleep in their cars before because they couldn’t find an apartment they could afford. I am sensitive to these problems, and I know people try as hard as they can.
I paid a friend a $500.00 no interest loan to pay his mortgage, and he was struggling to pay back, so after he paid back $250.00 I told him he didn’t need to bother paying back the rest.
I paid for a buddy’s hotel room for a night after he had been living in his car for 5 days so he could shower and feel well rested before a job interview.
I donate money to people who need help getting to conventions I myself am unable to attend because of my work schedule, and I give to worldly charities every year from my Christmas bonus.
That being said. I have no sympathy or respect for people who are too lazy and unmotivated to try. I have friends who don’t like to work, and won’t work or keep a job for more than a few months.
I can’t understand the type of people who are content to live off the generosity of their parents and friends, with no desire to become independent or self sufficient. Too many furries live this live, addicted to WoW or whatever that keeps them from living life and becoming responsible members of society.
At the end of the day, I do have more money than most, and for someone my age to own a home is hard to swallow…but being 100% honest…Im not exactly a happy person. I’ve never been in a relationship, I’d rather stay home with a group and play scrabble or trivial pursuit than go to a bar or club. I don’t do drugs or drink very often, and I’m somewhat of a hopeless romantic…who falls in love to easily…
I hate the internet because it allows me to find guys that I want to have in my life, but more often then not they live to far away to see those desires fulfilled. I would give anything…to have someone to share this life of mine. Someone as independent and responsible as I am to live with and work with would be ultimately satisfying. Two incomes in this city could see huge possibilities for investment, vacations, sponsoring cons and developing people we know and like.
There in lies the rub….because you can’t exactly buy a person like that…and if money is all I have, then maybe that’s why Im alone.
I got no support from my parents even when I lived at home and certainly don't get any now. If I ended up homeless, which could happen if I can't find a better job, they would never take me back even if I wanted to. So I envy you. I'm just glad to see that money has not clouded your judgement and made you blind to the suffering of those less fortunate; that happens way to often. You've got respect from me for not being like that.
*hugs you softly* I like people like you very very much <3
Now, you have a better job that gives you a generous income: What's wrong with that? Nothing, that's what. I'm sure everyone would love a high paying job (I know that I would). However, you've got to work for it, and a bit of luck always helps. You should feel proud to be able to be independent, at your age it's not a feat that most can say is possible. You don't seem like a bad guy, and you shouldn't feel like one. "Money can't buy you happiness" but what you do with it certainly can. You seem to have a good grasp on what is important to you after all. :)
This changes my view O_O.
You seem to be a very generous guy, I'm not good at knowing how to describe somebody, if s/he deserves such or such thing...
Anyway, I don't think you're beyond redemption because you never went into a relationship and that you're 20 (I'm almost in the same case :p), and I don't think money has something to do with this, you can be happy, and with what you said, I'm sure you'll have no problem to find people touched by your kindness ;3
And as you sound kinda sad or melancholic, wanted to try to give you hope ;3 I guess X3
The part with \"meeting guys I will never ne able to be with\" is what nags me mostly...
Yet of all, I see we have a lot in common
I know, because I'm also like that. When people I care about are in need, I give what I have, and sometimes what I don't have... even despite my life's a complete disaster ^^;
Anyway, and sticking to the topic, don't feel too bad about being alone. I dunno how old you are, but you somehow strike me as being somewhat young. If you don't lose hope, I'm sure you'll soon find someone special, someone who won't care whether you've got money or not.
Someone who'll like you and want to be with you for what you are, not what you can provide. That someone is out there, trust me ^^
I can't say I'm the most interesting person to talk to, but if you want to talk, my IMs are open ^^
*hugs*
I like my work, though. My housing is free, and so are my health care and dental care and what not. I've got life insurance through the military, and lots of places give us nice deals and good discounts. Basically, every penny I'm paid is mine to spend as I please, besides my car insurance and my phone and internet. I live a pretty comfortable life. However, I've got the same problem you do. I'm a hopeless romantic, and I crush on people really easily. I've pretty much conceded to the fact that I'm going to be lonely for a while, though. I tried the long distance thing, but everyone I've dated like that lost interest, cheated, or otherwise ended the relationship. I've resigned to the idea that I'll find someone some day, and it'll work, and until then I'll take life minute by minute, step by step.
Anyway, good on you for being independently stable. It's a rare thing for young single guys. And good luck on your search for love, seriously. I hope you find it some day soon. ^_^
every single person is different... for me money is a big problem ... but also im nimble in life, so i might say im doing fine...
you sad your self, some people are trying and cant bear end with end, but some dont even try!!
im still at collage, so you might say i didnt met life face to face, but i have eyes, people just need to push them self!!
for being alone .. i know how you feel, only disappointment for me either, but i will not stop looking, thats for sure!!
i suggest the same!