Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
We didn't not talk about money but didn't have explicit conversations. My dad had a full-time job and many side jobs; my parents were frugal and had no debt other than their mortgage. We had savings accounts where the “birthday money” would go, plus savings bonds from relatives. We also bought stock in a relative's company; that did not go well.
. I see a mouse run by in the store and make a mental note not to buy snack food at this newsstand, ever. Read the paper and do the Monday crossword online. Do the Monday Wordle. Asleep a little after midnight.5 a.m. — The alarm goes off, and I snooze a little. Finally get up, shower, and dress in my work uniform of pants, blouse, cardigan. Do makeup , have a cup of coffee, let the dog out and back in, grab my lunch box, and leave for work at 6.6:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — K. cancels, so I vacuum my house instead. Then, I pick up B. for lunch. She's been really busy and stressed, so I want to enjoy some time with her. We talk about what colleges we should see for her over the summer; she's seen quite a few already when we visited with her older sibs. She's also very aware of the financial situation: I can't help much and her father won't. This adds to her stress and worry.
5 p.m. — I make popover batter and put them in the oven while I sit down to read paperwork and make notes for a meeting I have tonight. Halfway through popover baking, I put chicken sausage in the oven and make a green salad with yesterday's leftover tomatoes. I also heat up leftover Italian sausage and peppers. L. and I eat in silence. B. is not home.8 p.m. — Zoom meeting. I take a cup of coffee and some Thin Mints to sustain me.