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[glowbelly]

learn how to cook 2 casserole/soup/stew type things so you can always have something in the fridge. chili is a good thing to learn how to make and it's cheap (and easy).

don't spend all your money on cable/highspeed internet/phone service, etc...pick one and pay for that.

know that utility companies are usually pretty lenient when it comes to paying your bills. the catch is YOU HAVE TO CALL THEM and tell them when you are going to be late. they'll take $5 from you if that's all you can afford and won't shut your shi-crap- off if you tell them what's up.

get a babysitter because there's still no way that you are 20 and a 13 year old can get into too much trouble on his own.