Economic Hardship

People today are hustling and bustling to find jobs and to better secure thier families. They have recognized this nationwide problem, not necessarily welcomed it, but taken it. Americans are purchasing more fuel efficiant vehicles, and growing their own gardens and buying more in bulk than going to the grocery store every other day for small things. Many people have been laid off from their jobs, lsot their homes, and lost themselves. This economic crisis were in is probably the most difficult thing these generations will ever go through. Not only will we have to save more and more and lookout for the long run, but we cant go do things that we usually would do for fun. we cant go to the movies every friday night, or go to the mall. We all have to sacrifice wat used to be our everyday lives, to now staying at home more, and finding new more cost saving things to do.

My family is dealing with this crisis, by spending less and not running around as much. My parents havent been laid off(knock on wood) or anything, so that is always great. my little brother plays soccer and has practice 2 times a week. and before we would take him to and from the park, but now we have found a new way to get him there by carpooling with his friend. he goes with Chase, his friend, to practice, and we pick them both up. this way neither of us are using more gas than needs be. this has put a weight on me personally becuase i have been looking for a part time job to get me through school in the fall, but with this happening with our economy, its been really difficult finding one. people that are already in the work force who have the experience are the ones they are looking for. with my ROP i intern at a Vet Clinic in Red Bluff 2 days a week, and they have really noticed a downfall in the people bringing their pets in. There are days when we only have 4-5 patients, and then we have nothing to do. all because pet owners are less likely to bring their pets in for care, when its hard and expensive to get healthcare for themselves.

I have been running around less and doing more things at home. I used to go to redding everyday after school and run errands for my mom and just drive around. But now i cant do that as often as id like. Making plans to do things ahead of time, like saying if im going to be in redding, then my mom will have me do her errands for her while im there so to not waste more gas than needs be. This econimic crisis were in is making things extrmely difficult for every single one of us. thi syear my family is growing a garden for the first time in a few years because vegies and fruits are getting so expensive. And farmers are going through an even rougher time with getting thier crops sold and trying not to eat us of our money for food.