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Rodney · 09-14-2004, 07:17 AM

Okay, I was going to ask how you were getting away with 80 bucks a month for gas for a Camaro (35 gallons a month?), but if you're living across the street from campus, I can see it. I went to SJSU, though a long time ago, and there is a lot of stuff within walking distance. Sometimes I went a week without moving my car.

$1000 for gifts is a bit high, frankly. If you're living an inexpensive life, give inexpensive (though carefully chosen) gifts. Shop creatively for the best deals, or make some if you're into it. $300 for clothing is a little low, but you can probably make it if you're both in college and don't need more than one change each of business/formal wear. Ross Dress for Less is your friend, big time.

Does the cost of food include eating out? Because it's always a temptation, even if not planned. Anway, $85 a week for food for two people isn't a lot in San Jose, unless you're into ramen and oatmeal and rice. And you might be. But you'll need to be.

I would say entertainment is a little low, unless you're counting on the resources of the university for live entertainment, etc. Are you?

It's really be great if you weren't making a car payment, but that's life.

I think it's perfectly acceptable to assume future income based on reasonable expectations, as long as you have scoped out what would happen if the increase didn't come through. Since the male half of this couple has already considered the possibility of trading the car for a two-wheeler under certain circumstances, looks like you are entertaining the possibility of less-rosy scenarios. Of course, you the driver also have to factor in whether long-distance motorcycle travel if emotionally acceptable to your partner. Some people worry about these things, a lot.

$900 is good rent, although I'll assume, it being San Jose, that the apartment is quite small, especially for two people. It's doable, though, if you use the university as your living room -- plenty of common areas, parks, grounds, etc. That's what I did.

You should probably budget for the car washes, because you probably can't wash the damn thing in a sublevel parking garage -- no water outlets, I assume. But when possible, wash it in the folks' driveway on your trip home and come out ten bucks ahead.

09-14-2004, 07:17 AM	#27 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	Okay, I was going to ask how you were getting away with 80 bucks a month for gas for a Camaro (35 gallons a month?), but if you're living across the street from campus, I can see it. I went to SJSU, though a long time ago, and there is a lot of stuff within walking distance. Sometimes I went a week without moving my car. $1000 for gifts is a bit high, frankly. If you're living an inexpensive life, give inexpensive (though carefully chosen) gifts. Shop creatively for the best deals, or make some if you're into it. $300 for clothing is a little low, but you can probably make it if you're both in college and don't need more than one change each of business/formal wear. Ross Dress for Less is your friend, big time. Does the cost of food include eating out? Because it's always a temptation, even if not planned. Anway, $85 a week for food for two people isn't a lot in San Jose, unless you're into ramen and oatmeal and rice. And you might be. But you'll need to be. I would say entertainment is a little low, unless you're counting on the resources of the university for live entertainment, etc. Are you? It's really be great if you weren't making a car payment, but that's life. I think it's perfectly acceptable to assume future income based on reasonable expectations, as long as you have scoped out what would happen if the increase didn't come through. Since the male half of this couple has already considered the possibility of trading the car for a two-wheeler under certain circumstances, looks like you are entertaining the possibility of less-rosy scenarios. Of course, you the driver also have to factor in whether long-distance motorcycle travel if emotionally acceptable to your partner. Some people worry about these things, a lot. $900 is good rent, although I'll assume, it being San Jose, that the apartment is quite small, especially for two people. It's doable, though, if you use the university as your living room -- plenty of common areas, parks, grounds, etc. That's what I did. You should probably budget for the car washes, because you probably can't wash the damn thing in a sublevel parking garage -- no water outlets, I assume. But when possible, wash it in the folks' driveway on your trip home and come out ten bucks ahead. Last edited by Rodney; 09-14-2004 at 07:37 AM..