January is that month we can’t wait to end. It’s littered with problem after problem.
Most of these problems stem from a lack of funds. If you are like me fro example, your boss paid you before Christmas then you went into hardcore YOLO mode and now your pockets are as empty as most ATM booths right now.
That’s not all. Here are signs ‘Njaanuary’ has been to real for you:
1. You have a countdown for the next payday.
2. Everyone who owed you money has now become your enemy….
because obviously, you’ve tried to extract shillings from them with no success.
3. You currently believe that Ugali and sukumawiki is a really delicious meal.
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4. Mama mboga is now one of your best friends.
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5. You’ve almost had a nasty fight with a makanga over less than 20 bob.
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6. You have never forgotten to pray or go to church.
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7. You’ve become an expert at ignoring calls from friends because you have become paranoid about spending.
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8. You’ve contemplated crying or enlisting sniffer dogs when some of your coins fell down and you couldn’t find them.
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9. Bargaining has become a valuable skill to you.
10. Your relationship has taken a hit due to financial problems.
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11. You are planning to change and spend wisely in future (but deep inside you know that will not happen.)
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12. You never forget check supermarket receipts to make sure you weren’t overcharged.
13. You’ve just been getting angry for no reason.
14. You’ve convinced yourself that breakfast or lunch isn’t necessary.
15. If you have a family, your kids probably think you are a mean parent now. And you know it.
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16. All efforts have been made to make sure the bills at the end of the month won’t be high.
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17. You’ve been window shopping more than shopping.
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18. You miss a lot of things that you used to do when you had money.
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19. But you feel good when other people tell you they are broke too coz now you know you are not alone.
Can you relate? In that case, you might also want to read about things we need to stop wasting money on.
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