I think it’s weird that cab drivers lie about accepting credit cards. I don’t have any cash, dude. I haven’t carried cash since 1998.
YES!! Usually just a couple of scraggly ass one dollar bills.
I never carry cash–reasons:
- I spend it too fast
- If you lose it, it’s GONE!
- It’s dirty
- I spend it too fast
Heh…I’m the exact opposite and are almost 100% cash. I never charge for anything except in an emergency or if it’s an internet purchase. I find I can track purchases easier that way. Plus I find it makes you think before shelling it over. And it’s dirty??..really?..if money was THAT dirty, we’d all be dead by now.
^ 
I’m not as worried about the dirty part. For me it’s mainly that I lose shit like nobody’s business. I’ve had my wallet returned the last couple of times, but I’m tellin’ you, I’d be dropping cash all over the place.
But beyond that, if I take 40 bucks out of an ATM to get something that costs 23, that other 17 bucks might as well go down the toilet. It’s gonna be spent on candy or something extremely silly that would not have otherwise been bought. I think much harder about using the debit card, and all that comes out of the account is whatever I actually needed.
And the debit and/or credit card tracks all the purchases. So, I’m not sure how using cash would make that aspect easier. My credit and debit cards go so far as to break my spending down into categories. I find it helps me see where my money’s going easier and it comes in handy during tax time.
Shit, I even buy all my ganja on the debit card nowadays. Cash is just archaic, imo.
This
I use cash pretty much all the time. But keep in mind I live off cash tips. The only time I use my card is for online stuff. Whatever goes into the bank usually gets saved. And…I also spend money on too much candy and ice cream. 
What are we, in kindergarten!?! Candy & Ice Cream!?!?! 
My cash goes to only drugs and strip clubs! Hard to justify my lap dances on the debit card when the wife see’s the bank statement! 
Alright, I don’t do any drugs, and haven’t been to a strip club in YEARS, but hey, I can dream right… 
I use nickels… That is is, just plain old $.05 pieces…
Actually, that’s true. I do use cash at strip clubs. But that’s just cause I got kicked out the one time I tried to swipe my card. 
Hiyoooo!!!
Livin the dream there, Dooj.
God bless Amer…California…and 14 other states and the District of Columbia.
hey folks, i’ve been MIA for quite some time now…i got really sick, my heart rate got up real high and i have an existing heart problem so they really didn’t know how to treat it, and for some reason no one can explain i became delusional and they treated me with psychosis…they’ve tried to blame it on drugs but i hadn’t been smoking leading up to this really at all, so i pissed clean and they even did a lumbar puncture…my mom said they wish they could’ve just blamed it on drugs but they couldn’t, I think i had an anxiety attack and out of that came the delusional thinking, i really don’t know, i’m just trying to get better, and as always typing it out for the Pa is helping me
I don’t know if anyone really noticed my missing, but I’d like to ask for you all keep me in your thoughts, heady vibes whatever it is you’re into, I’m still in recovery and I’ve become pretty depressed as a result of how this has changed my life…i think i have an ongoing anxiety problem since this happened and I can’t stand it, I probably won’t be seeing much Phish this summer either due to this, probably only alpharetta, and to be honest Phish has taken a backseat in my life right now…if anyone has any advice on how to shake the effects of psychosis, i’m all ears, i’m really at a crossroads in my life right now, trying to decide what to do next, how to move on…i feel kinda lost and hopeless in certain parts of my life, i.e. whether to continue to go to college 5 hrs away from home next fall or not after this major scare, and it was a major scare, it started at the beginning of april and i’m still feeling the effects on a day to day basis…it blows
^Dude, get better.
I had this happen on Friday when the driver dropped us off at Beer Fest. We got there about 15 minutes early, so had a few to kill, and instead of spending all the cash in my wallet, I threw up my credit card.
“I hope you know this is going to waste all your time tonight.”
So I stared at him and told him to get a move on then already.
2 minutes later, we were on our way after leaving a nice tip too.
Da Jerk!
Levi! I didn’t notice you were MIA but that’s probably because I haven’t been on here as often as I usually am.
Whatever the problem is I hope you’re feel better.
Levi! I did notice you were gone but I didn’t know why. That really sucks. I hope everything works out for you, dude.
To Levi–I did notice you were gone buddy. Did NOT expect that to be the reason why. I am VERY glad to hear you are doing better.
Now advice–I too at your age was VERY LOST. Drugs were not the reason, but they were the catalyst to feeling better. I dropped out of college (a couple times-later graduated ), and had a child and broke up with the love of my life. IT GETS BETTER DUDE!! I PROMISE! But chill on the drugs brotha–you know which ones I am talking about–shit for that matter, all of them right now. Get your mind right. Do you have any friends or family (preferebly without access to you-know-what) that live FAR AWAY from where you are? A nice vacation far away can do wonders. Do not go back to school until you are READY-better yet, think about going AWAY to school. It costs a little more, but you can always go to CC before a 4 year. If you need to talk–give me a shout bro. Been down that road and luckily came out on top–if I can, anyone can!!! Much peace and love to you my friend! 
Levi,
I have noticed and even thought about texting you a few days ago (I texted a few other ‘MIA’ 'Pa members too), but figured you were wrapped up in life, school prep, phish prep etc… I can say this, as a father of a 19 year old (20 in August) that you need to take some time to “figure” it all out. By this I mean head away to school after you are well, or go live on your own somewhere else and break from all your habits, addictions or whatever you feel you need to clean out. It does not have to be a “drug” issue, but maybe something else, you know?
I can honestly say, that while I am nervous as hell, my Daughter is leaving to live with her Marine BF in North Carolina in July. She is not into drugs but there are other “habits” she needs to break. She needs to live on her own two feet, fall a few times and even fail a few times to see what the real world is all about. I truly believe that after 3-6 months away, she will be discouraged, upset and poor, but those I items I can live with and I hope it helps teach her what life is all about. Right now her Mother enables her to have not one once of responsibility at almost 20 years old…
You might need this type of life changing deal as well, not because of the items I listed, but because of that “break” from what you know or have become accustomed too, you know? Break those routines, get healthy and reach out to another area, school or way of living.
You are a GREAT person!!! You have a good head on your shoulders and you have a hell of a great life ahead of you. Carpe Diem man!!!
Get well, look around and see what changes you can make locally and afar, then move towards them and make them yours!
With real love to you my friend!
Ryan
Levi, you’re getting some great advice here, and an outpouring of genuine concern for your situation. We’re not medical experts, and if there are real physiological causes for your symptoms, you need to stay close to that best medical advice. It’s a dificult time to determine just what is the best medical advice, so you have to trust the people who really love you to help you determine the best course for you.
The fear, doubt, and confusion are symptoms, and may not be based in anything real, so decision making will be incredibly difficult. Anytime you need to bounce some ideas, or feelings that you’re not quite sure about, please feel free to PM me or anyone else you have some trust of on the OKP. We all love you and will do what we can to help you through in ways that we can.