Unfortunate Fact #3- Grocery Shopping

I am one of those people that do not mind spending a ton of cash on food. While some people ask why, I say "why not?" Sure, nice clothes are fun to buy, and a new car would be pretty sweet, but instant gratification in the form of an awesome meal can't be beat. In step with this mindset, I am obsessed with takeout. I think nothing of it to come home and order a $20 meal that will be at my door in 30 minutes or less.

That was until, of course, I had bills to pay. Now, $20 dinners are more of a luxury than they were before I had to pay for cable. With my bank account hemorrhaging funds, I am forced to face a grim reality: I am officially a grocery shopper. Yeah yeah yeah, I finally admit it. You DO save money by cooking your own food. But you all mark my words: this is a temporary situation. I WILL return to my takeout ways once I am no longer a poor college student. So watch out.

Until then, I suggest to you a way to counteract the horrors of grocery shopping.  Fairway Supermarket located on Broadway and 74th really lives up to its reputation. As much as I wanted to hate it, it really is an experience you have to try at least once in your life. The prices are obscenely cheap,the selection is unmatched, and the place is like a lawless society. People turn into absolutely savages when they walk through the doors. Trying to avoid being run down by a shopping cart (I like to call them "hell on wheels") really spices up having to grocery shop. Plus, I secretly admit that sometimes I cheat and buy the prepared meals. I SWEAR IT'S STILL CHEAPER THAN TAKEOUT!

Check it out. It's truly an adventure. We might as well make the best out of things until we're rich enough to own our own delivery man. Dare I say, it takes the unfortunate out of grocery shopping?