Comments on: My mind on my money, and my books on my mind

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:49:48 +0000

Is there a reason you can’t study at home? I actually focus better at home than elsewhere.

Other options would be:

1. A college/university library. The university library nearest me doesn’t check for a university ID– you can just walk in.

2. At your workplace. If nobody else is there and you’re not charging them for the time, it’s not like anyone is going to comment on your working on something else at your desk.

3. At a friend’s house. This would only work if it’s a supportive friend who isn’t going to facilitate procrastination. I would have a hard time not socializing instead of working, so this wouldn’t be the best option for me, but you may do better.

By: damyantig

damyantig — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:57:21 +0000

I have only occasionally been to Starbucks, and that only for the internet. Nowadays I have a plug in modem that I can carry with me wherever I go, and I am online.

By: wellheeled

wellheeled — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:36:32 +0000

I would go to the public library, except that by the time I get out of work and have dinner, the library’s already closed. If I want to start studying from 9PM on, my choices are pretty much limited to Starbucks or the local bookstore (where you have a buy a drink to sit at the cafe area). So.. that’s basically a wash. And Starbucks is really close.

By: gerickson

gerickson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:25:23 +0000

I still study at the local university, it is freely open to the public.

By: G&D

G&D — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:46:59 +0000

As a girl who has decided the dash replaces nearly all punctuation–(see?)–I’m quite impressed with your proper grammar and punctuation. Nice job!

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:25:32 +0000

Why not say ‘I’ve been spending a lot of money studying at Starbucks.’?

That uses one word instead of three. Or use ‘while studying’. That saves one word instead of two.

Just curious. Good luck studying.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:52:20 +0000

I second (third?) the public library… I study there often as an adult (work full time and go to grad school at night) and find it 1) affordable, 2) quiet and 3) free wifi.

By: paranoidasteroid

paranoidasteroid — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:03:07 +0000

Post more pictures of shoes! Haha.

There are always the basic fall-backs: starting creating monthly goals and providing updates (can be good for at least 2 posts per month, more if you have weekly updates). I always like reading posts about what people accidentally spent too much money on, want to spend too much money on, or what they managed to spend very little money on. Keeping a notepad next to you to quickly jot down ideas for posts might be useful as well. If I have a problem or want opinions, I will post about it so that I can get opinions from others. I always manage to find someone who looks at things from a completely different point of view, or someone will suggest a path I hadn’t even thought of.

I like studying at bookstores. Our B&N has big long tables, and I almost never get a coffee when I sit there because I’m so afraid of knocking it over. If you can avoid the books, that’s a fun place to study.

By: Sarah Elizabeth

Sarah Elizabeth — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:46:33 +0000

I would suggest the public library too. I haven’t been to one since I was young (because I am still in school) but I hear it is actually pretty great. Maybe find a newly renovated one…new buildings always motivate me for some reason.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:53:44 +0000

You could just skip Starbucks and study at home or the public library. From TheStreet.com:

“Don’t go: Let’s begin with the obvious. By far the best way to save on those overpriced coffee products is to simply not go. While the thought may seem impossible as you read this, if you can make it through the first two weeks, you are well on your way to breaking the habit. Doing so could place about $1,000 into your bank account in a year’s time if you currently visit on a daily basis. Not an option? Here are nine more ways to save money.”

By: Suzy

Suzy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:43:08 +0000

You should help contribute to my “What it Feels Like” series Delve into your pf past and look how far you’ve come… that always gives me fodder for new posts.

http://bookishbudget.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-it-feels-like.html

Let me know if there is anything you would want to write about!