Last night, I decided to have dinner at Del Taco just because I figured it would be on the inexpensive side. How wrong was I? I ordered the number 8, which is a quesadilla and 2 tacos, and in turn the cheapest meal on their menu. The nice lady that was taking my order was such a tricky little bitch; she asked "Medium or Macho size?" I said "Hmmm, medium". She then asks "would you like regular tacos or classic tacos?” Me, being oblivious to the difference in the two responded with a "classic tacos, please." I even gave her a nice little smile. She then asked "Would you like your quesadilla with chicken or steak?" Wow!, I thought. I didn't even know it came with meat! So I said "Steak". When she gave me my total, I was shocked! My 4 dollar meal had turned into a 9 dollar meal! So, this bitch made it seem like my meal came with options, but she failed to inform me that even with a medium I was paying more. The meal was neither medium nor macho, it was small. So, in order for me to get the priced meal, I had to have said small. If I wanted classic tacos, they where 2 dollars more. If I wanted meat on the quesadilla, it was a dollar more! I was at a loss for words. How can they trick me into paying 5 dollars more?!? I had to bite my tongue and give her my credit card. There was like 4 people behind me, and I was not about to take my order back! How embarrassing! So, as I walked to my bus stop with my overly priced dinner, I thought: Fuck, I might as well have gone to the Olive Garden.
This morning, as I was checking my bank statement online, I was not surprised to see that I was at a negative 2 dollars. Luckily, I have great friends at work that are lending me money for lunch today, and luckily, we get paid tomorrow.
I must admit though, I am a little upset with myself. I don't understand how I spend so much money. I am going to be 23 next month, and I have no savings to speak of. Thankfully, I am working harder on this side of the year and got myself a weekend job. I plan to put all the money from this job into my savings. And I am also going to stop impulse shopping. It's just that I live right next to a Target, and I cannot seem to walk out of there with at least $50 worth of crap. I just don't know what's wrong with me?
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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You are such an amazing writer. Something as simple as this subject had me so intrigued to read. I like this blog thing you got going. I need more, more...more..write...write now..give me more..loves you.
First of all, damn Del Taco! They do try to trick with that medium and macho crap. Most fast food places do. I always say just the small/regular. She upsaled you on everything without telling you the extra costs, which really should be illegal! So sorry Marlos
Yay for friends that you go to lunch with, that are helping you out. Thats what friends are for right. Oh and p.s. Lets have a movie night and watch "The confessions of a shopaholic" I think that movie is up your alley and mine. Here is to savings!!!
Oh and what I learn is give yourself something to save for.. it helps you learn the technique. Such as I am going to save 1500 for a cruise to um... Bahamas. That way you have a reason to put your money aside. When you save it for no known current reason its harder. But when you learn the concept you will be a pro.
I know you will do all you put your mind to, cause that is who you are! hugggggggs
Jenn and Tara, you have no idea how much your comments inspire me! Love you both dearly! Lets all do lunch soon ok. But lets keep it cheap, big momma marlos is broke. Lol! PS I never saw the movie, and Im dying to. I have the book and it is amazing! Cant wait! :0
Let's storm Del Taco with torches and pitchforks and have that cashier's head on a pike! And get your $5 back. Eat THAT Del Taco. Yeah, and don't keep the change.
Thats right Brian! Thanks bro!
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