the great leslie

Although I am now gainfully employed (with health insurance!), my income is still rather...er...limited. At other times in my life, I'd be getting ready to go out for a Saturday night on the town, to hit the bars with friends, maybe see a show or eat out somewhere. Instead, I'm home tonight, watching Sherlock Holmes on PBS.

I'll also be finishing a painting I started earlier, and perhaps trying my hand at some sweet potato dish or crafting something from the bag of fabric scraps I've been collecting. Instead of going out to brunch today, I went for a run in Central Park and did the dishes. And tomorrow, I have a full agenda of doing free things with friends.

So, I'm running instead of brunching and making things instead of drinking my dollars away (not to mention all those empty calories). I'm also seeking weekend work and exploring all the ways to exploit my fine city for free things to do.

This is my new wellness diet, albeit brought on by the recession. I'll still be eating good food, going to good shows, and sharing good times with good people. I'll just be doing it on the cheap, which I hope will serve me well.