When I left from Tech school and decided to move to the big apple, I knew that cash was going to be tight. I managed to lease an apartment for much lower than I had predicted but I still knew I needed money for bills and other needed items.

I have a solid job but it doesn’t pay enough money to support me with much disposable income. So I needed to attain ways to cut corners anyway practical. I started to visit garage sales to ascertain any miscellaneous items for decorating my apartment.

I also searched through clearance bins and collected as many coupons as I could for department stores. I was quickly finding things that are my style and saving slews of cash. Another important part of my living condition is recreation.

I am not big on music, but I am big on watching television. I knew I had to invest in a good television if I invested in anything. I was even ready to eat bread and butter every night for a month so I could save up enough cash for an HDTV.

I am not a typical early 22 year old who just places everything I can’t afford on a credit card. Instead, I will make sacrifices so I can pay for what I want with cash. After I saved enough money, I called the cable provider to see how more per month I would have to pay to have HD service.

The cable company said that it would be virtually $10 more a month. I budgeted it into my financial situation and left the apartment to get my first HDTV. When I arrived at the electronics store, all of the HDTVs overwhelmed me.

I knew I didn’t want a gigantic tv but I wanted one that was big enough. While I was walking around, I couldn’t believe the HD pictures on the televisions.

They were so sharp and I could hardly wait to get it in my apartment so I could watch my most favorite shows in HD. I settled on a 52 inch because it seemed to be large enough for my bedroom. It looks wonderful against my back wall.

I was even able to organize my furniture perfectly around it so when my friends come to visit everyone can see what I have on. I am even planning a party for all of my family and friends. The primary feature will be some good taco’s and a film on my wonderful screen.