Well, shit

So, yesterday I was on a mission. I really want to start swimming on days where I close at the daycare. I live not too far away from a nice community leisure area that has lots of pools. Online it says the price for a year membership is about 500 bucks! Holy crap. What! I could only swim two to three times a week max. 500 bucks for that. I can’t really justify paying that much. I don't make a ton of money and spending anything is usually a thought out process. Spending $500? That calls for level 1 clearance. After voicing my complaint on facebook I find out that those who don’t make a ton of money could be eligible to get into a program that allows access to leisure arenas for 75% off. Fuck yeah. I pack my bathing suit in anticipation and get a bunch of forms together to fill out the sheet. I drive all the way to the pool and compare what the requirements are to get in. I made a couple hundred dollars too much. Shit. Really?

I’m too poor to afford a pass but too ‘rich’ to get help. The fuck? Well that was disappointing to the max. I wish they had levels of ‘aid’. If you make within certain brackets, you get a percentage off maybe. Ugh.

So, as much as I love my job, that little trip made me realize that I fall into the category of ‘low income famiy’. Greeeaaaat.