Heading over to Western Washington University, I can’t help but wonder how I’m going to pay for college. With about 17K being funneled for the year, I’ll definitely need to start saving money. What’s the easiest way to do this? Limit spending. Now as an avid video game player, I’ll need to stop buying so many new games. Thankfully I don’t have an Xbox 360 or PS3, otherwise I’d be shelling out $60 a game, unlike the Wii’s much more affordable $50. Seriously, why do console games have to be so expensive? For $10 less I bought a game and an expansion pack. Not only that, it’s new, has better graphics, and has many more hours of gameplay.

With gas, what can one do? I for one will start riding a bike, as Bellingham is very Bicycle friendly. Also, isn’t it the time to show how we Americans aren’t lazy? Why not try walking to places?

Unlike many kids my age, I’ve been saving up ever since I got a job. As a teenager, I don’t have much time to work, and am spending about half my pay checks. Still I’ve managed to save up $900, unlike my brother who doesn’t save up at all. Start early, it saves a heap of time.