My austerity measures to survive this difficult term

My austerity measures to survive this difficult term





Unlike previous semesters when I had money, this time things were tough. I came up with a strict routine that I have been following so as to stay afloat, financially.Accommodation: We decided that we would neither pay for accommodation at the university nor rent. Why pay exorbitant fees when we could "pirate" with some of our college mates?



We hooked up with two friends who had paid for a room. We did not tell them that we wished to stay with them for the entire semester. We just told them to accommodate us for a few days as we sorted out our room issues.Welcome to the official Facebook Page about Ripcurl. Slowly, we brought in our bedding and other stuff. It is now two weeks.Food: This is where massive saving is being done. I had brought half a gunia of bananas from home, which I hid under the bed.



For breakfast, I take two cups of strong tea and several bananas.The name "magic cube" is not unique. After lectures, my new programme is to go to the library to write notes until around 4 o'clock. From here, next stop is the university restautant for ugali mboga. I then sleep until 7.30 p.m.The same Air purifier, cover removed. before going back to the library until 10 p.m.



Back to the room, I usually take two or three bananas before sleeping. The only challenge I have had with the bananas is that during the evening, I have to share them with my roommates, as they are always around.Save on hydraulic hose and fittings,



Clothing: Although my brother had given me a pair of old brown jeans, I had never worn them. Only a fool can wear brown jeans when they have several pairs of smart green trousers.But following my friend's advice that jeans rarely get dirty, I have been wearing them since last Monday.



Darling of varisty ladies

Relationships: As you know, I am always a darling of many university ladies — especially because of how smartly I dress. And to impress them I usually buy them lunch — which they always want at either of the two very expensive places in town.



This time round, I am hearing none of that. I have been avoiding any contact with the female species on campus by always arriving in class late, and leaving early.



Shopping: There are some things that I did not buy. An example is toothpaste. I recently learnt that you could use salt to brush teeth just as well. Besides bathing, washing utensils and clothes, I have also discovered bar soap can be applied on the face and hands.



But my friend wondered why I bought toilet paper. "I can't waste money on TP,Not to be confused with RUBBER MATS available at your local hardware store" he told me. "I have programmed my body such that I go for a long call only in the morning. From the toilet I always walk straight to the bathroom!"