Winding Down

I can’t wait to graduate. This has been a wild and crazy ride, but it’s almost over…the high school portion at least.

It has been really hard not being allowed to have a job. I can’t afford to put gas in my truck or my truck payments. Much less pay for the other little things I need like school supplies, etc. It is super frustrating. Especially when my parents get angry when I can’t afford things and ask for money, yet they are the ones who won’t let me get a job.


But club soccer season is coming up soon so hopefully I can get some reffing in and at least make a little bit, enough to get by anyways.


College will be super crazy, just like high school is. I will probably have to schedule bathroom and snack breaks into my day to make sure I get everything done like I do now (not really, but just about).


But at least I will have the option of working. Even if it is only on weekends, life will be easier when I can pay the bills rather than relying on my little brother to put gas in my truck.


So, the challenge is almost over. It’s kind of sad really, I’ve grown really fond of my coach, Kelsey. She has taught me so much.


But now the presentation aspect is looming in the near future. One more thing to fit in! But it’s alright, I’m super excited about showing off all I have learned and teaching my friends how to be financially smart as well.


I’m so glad A Plus has so many programs like this to teach high school students about money. As I have learned, it is super easy to mess up, just once, and be completely screwed for the rest of your life. For example, one over draft charge can affect your credit, which affects loans for the house or car you want.


I am very grateful for being able to have this experience and learn how to be financially savvy (not from experience!!).


And for people not in the challenge, check out their website. It has TONS of awesome, free stuff to help you learn about your money. Yeah, there is more to life than money. But money definitely controls the majority of it. A girl’s gotta eat!


Can’t wait to share how my presentation ends up going, but for now its top secret!


-Katelyn S.