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7 Ways to Hack Your Way Into Getting a Taste of the Good Life

by Mikey Rox Want to live like a prince on a pauper’s budget? Enjoy some of the finer things in life I hated attending conventions and making without spending a fortune with these ho- useless small talk with strangers when I ity-toity hacks. worked in corporate America, but I rather enjoyed the open bar. Turns out I was doing it all wrong anyway – I didn’t need that stinkin’ job – according to Dr. Mur1. Make Friends With People in High ray Grossan, a doctor who attends his fair Places share of conventions. He suggests crashing the party by grabbing a nametag at the entrance to look official so you can throw Oftentimes, getting ahead in life is all in a few free ones back before anybody’s the whom you know. You’ve heard it before. wiser.

Perhaps you’ve even experienced it – and if you have, good on you, because the out- 3. Attend More Gallery Openings for come of such a situation is, by definition, Culture – And Booze a positive one. As such, getting to “know” people is a solid practice to pick up. For instance, whenever I’ve moved to a new area I enjoy art, and I’m an avid supporter of loI make it a point to introduce myself to the cal artists as I’ve bought numerous pieces bartenders in my neighborhood when I over the years to decorate my homes. Envisit a bar or restaurant. I go so far, in fact, joying art also comes with perks, like atto write down their names plus a few de- tending gallery openings in your area while fining characteristics so I can remember enjoying free snacks and wine. Get on the them next time. After a while – and this list by visiting a few of your home favornever fails – we’re on a first-name, ‘how’s ites and provide your email address in their your day?’ basis, which almost always turns guestbook or another place where they culinto free drinks or other discounts regular- tivate visitors’ information. You’ll be in like ly. I’ve saved hundreds, if not thousands, Flynn for the next exhibition. of dollars over the years by doing this, and I always always repay that courtesy in my 4. Rent a Luxury Vehicle tips, as should you.

2. Crash Convention Receptions For Free I would probably never rent a luxury vehiDrinks cle myself – I’d be way too afraid that I’d inadvertently destroy it, and I don’t feel the

need to impress anybody with a flashy car 6. Travel During a Location’s Off-Season – but if you’re a luxury automobile super fan who balks at the idea of a luxury automobile payment every month, renting isn’t Frequent leisure travelers know that jet-seta bad idea. ting during the off-season is where it’s at.

That’s how I’ve gotten some of my most memorable vacations to places like Iceland and Costa Rica.

“Cars – brand new – cost an average of $25,000 to $30,000, not including mainte- In addition, I highly recommend checking nance, fuel, and insurance, and then sit in daily-deal sites like Groupon and LivingSoyour driveway 22 to 23 hours a day typical- cial for excellent vacation packages – that ly,” says Bradford Hines, personal finance Costa Rica trip was a steal – as well as visexpert and author of AutoProfitz, a book iting the websites of the airlines you like to on how to make money buying and selling travel or the one based at your destination. cars. “This amount of money easily is tri- They may have discounts that aren’t publipled for a high-end auto like an Audi, Mer- cized anywhere else. cedes, Porsche, etc. I use rental car service Turo, a peer-to-peer rental car company to 7. Shop for Designer Clothes in Thrift indulge in the occasional driving of a nice Stores in Wealthier Areas car to get it out of my system, cost effectively letting me not care about driving a 15-year-old Jetta the rest of the time. I re- You may think all thrift shops are created cently rented a 2-year-old Mercedes E-class equal, but they’re not. Visit a secondhand for $125.” store in an affluent area and you’ll notice the difference. I’ve been to thrift stores that 5. Order Apps For Dinner at the Fancy routinely stock designer brands like Ralph Restaurant Lauren and Kate Spade, among others – you just have to know where to look.

I enjoy dining out, and for me fancier is better for special occasions and the like.

Sometimes though I can’t or won’t let myself afford the high menu prices at some establishments. To settle on a compromise between my belly and back pocket, I often pop into higher-end eateries, grab a seat al fresco or at the bar and dine on lesser-priced apps and salads to curb my hunger. By doing this, I’m able to enjoy the ambience and delicious cuisine without having to forage for my food the rest of the month. You also may even find a night at a multi-star joint that offers discounted specials, which is happening more and more as restaurant wars continue to heat up.

Frugal-living expert Nedalee Thomas says, “I love expensive designer clothing and shoes but I don’t like the price tags that go with it. For that reason I have made a habit of shopping in thrift stores located in wealthier areas. I’ve made many amazing finds, and the only thing better than knowing how good I look is knowing how little I paid.”

Try it out for yourself and see what designers you can bring home at bargain-bin prices.

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WHY? WHY NOT?

Yoko Ono, Plastic Ono Band, and how “difficult” women make me proud to be queer

by Scott King Once upon a time, Yoko Ono almost saved me OK, Boomer. But why? from a breakup. Almost.

Straight male hegemony tries to subvert dissoWe were both feeling the one-year itch and rec- nant voices under the guise of taste and decorum. ognized the tension and incompatibility on the “That’s so gay” and “what a crazy bitch” are weahorizon. ponized heteronormative phrases that we must reject in order to achieve queer and feminist libBut that day we were on a road trip, and we were eration, and post-gender and post-homophobic having a blast. Driving up to Tennessee for a self-actualization. friend’s birthday party, we stopped at the local liquor store before climbing up the steep mountain Why not? What do we have to lose by surviving, in his indefatigable hybrid. by persevering? The approval of bros? Who cares?

As we turned onto the two-lane dirt road, I popped in Yoko Ono’s cacophonous classic, Plastic Ono Band. The opening track, titled “Why,” is a blistering six minutes of existential rage and exquisitly cathartic bliss. The second track, “Why Not,” is slinky, seductive, and so sexually suggestive it’s almost feral. It draws you in. It begs the question.

From Courtney Love to Madonna Ciccone, women are villainized for being radical or subversive, or for just plain misbehaving, while men are praised for doing so. Compare Madonna to Mick Jagger. Courtney Love to Motley Crue.

Mick Jagger is still allowed to be Mick Jagger and tour stadiums even though he hasn’t written a good song in 20 years. Meanwhile, Madonna has “Why” is forbidding. “Why Not” is alluring. Do been putting out solid work for 40 years now and you get it? My boyfriend sure did. is still considered, by some, a talentless and materialistic fraud.

He was a smart guy, but not the most intellectually curious, especially about frivolous things like So what to do? I say pick your difficult women art and music. He liked art to have a purpose, and and defend them. With minimal defensiveness. a coherent, accessible beauty. But he fucking got With firm and determined grace. Push back it. He was so down with POB. So I thought, may- against microaggressions and misleading narrabe this guy is the one for me. Maybe my misfit tives. Call out double standards and knee-jerk brain has met its match. misogyny. When someone is trashing a wellknown and controversial woman, ask them why It hadn’t and he wasn’t, but that’s OK. I still have they are so angry. Ask them why she upsets them the memory of that beautiful weekend. And ev- so much. They won’t be able to answer you, but ery time I put on the delicious Plastic Ono Band, they will be led to reflect.

I think of him and the epic journey that accompanies failed loves.

And if you are prone to performing the feminine aspects of gender, then BE a difficult woman.

All you need is love. Yoko is still my favorite Beat- Sway those hips. Point that finger. Be present. le. Paul may have had the melodies, but John had Make no apologies. the silent and mysterious muse. She will haunt you and inspire you. Is she really there, or is it just Defending women means defending queers. The your dreams, visions, and insecurities projected? feminist movement fought for equality between Can you handle this? Are you an artist or just a the sexes, but it also sought to erase gender disproportionately popular hack? Are you on a norms. And on the heels of that gargantuan poMagical Mystery Tour, or do you feel safer among litical and social movement came the LGBTQ+ the bougie comforts of Abbey Road? civil rights movement. After Stonewall, the gay liberation movement walked in lockstep with I wasn’t around at the time, but apparently the the women’s movement and fought against hegegeneral public hated her. They blamed her for monic heteronormative patriarchy. breaking up the Beatles. They blamed her for everything from inflation to the gas shortage to the Right on, sister friends!

Vietnam War. They used racist accents to mock Happy Women’s History Month. All you groovy, her. There was no social media at the time, so difficult, and outspoken women make me proud there was no campaign to rebrand her image. to be queer.

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ARIES: Money is of concern this week, but not to fret because you have been here before. You are not dictated by your finances although you think you are. Know that this too shall pass, and all will be alright.

LIBRA: Help is on the way in the form of a donor or friend who is about to invest in something that you find near and dear to your heart. Just because the money is not coming from you directly to your cause, doesnt mean you didnt help secure it.

TAURUS: You are incredibly accident prone this week and because of this you are concerned about trying something new that has been presented to you. However, if you dont try this new thing you could be passing up a great opportunity. What to do?

SCORPIO: You are a bit depressed this week thinking that you have not been recognized for your achievements at work however you have to understand that you dont work to be recognized all the time, you work because you have a passion for the thing you love.

GEMINI: Your-worker is going to affect your productivity for the week and you are going to have to work through it because if you do not, then what? Are you going to let your work fall to the wayside because someone else is feeling down? NOPE!

SAGITTARIUS: Sudden events that come to you via the news and media outlets are going to drive you up the wall this week because you think that the world is falling apart around you. And while you may be right to a certain extent, you have to take a moment to breathe or else you'll be miserable.

CANCER: You are expecting some funds to hit your bank account this week but they might be delayed for whatever reason, so for that reason, now might be the best time to start setting aside money you thought you had to spend willy-nilly. Focus in!

CAPRICORN: Your progress that you have been making is about to come to a standstill but not because of anything that you have done; you just need to take the moment to step back and realize that somethings things wont work out in your favor and you need to be resilient. So, DO IT.

LEO: Boredom is about to set in this week and you are going to need to break loose from the everyday monotany that is your life. How can you spice up your life? Yes, that was a Spice Girls reference... why would we pass that up?

AQUARIUS: A long time dream might be coming true or at least showing back up as a possibility this week, and you have to be ready for whatever comes your way. If you truly want this, know that sacrifices might be made and that is okay because the reward is worth the sacrifices in the long run.

VIRGO: This week you are going to notice more than you ever have before and you are going to feel more in tune with with your surroundings than you ever have before. Feelings of hyper vigilance and situational awareness are going to make you feel like you're being too observant, but watch for the reason WHY.

PISCES: You are truly your own worst critic this week, Pisces. While you want to be your own biggest cheerleader, all you can see is what you have done wrong and the things that you have ultimately no control over. You need to get out of your head because it might be hindering you from greatness.

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Dear Peach, I know that a lot of my friends have the finances to go to fancy art openings and really be able to culturally enrich their lives more than I do, and I feel like the odd ball out because I cannot afford most of these outings… How can I stay friends with some folks who live a more lavish lifestyle than I do?

Your friends might not even know what is actually happening in the world because they are so lost in their own finances.

Seriously though, understand that being cultural doesn’t just mean doing to the theater every weekend, being a socialite, and drinking yourself into oblivion with friends. Being cultural also means that you truly understand that there is a world out there bigger than Atlanta, and bigger than you. When you take the moment to understand that you are a microscopic particle in the grand scheme of things, it humbles you. If your friends are attempting to be more cultural by flaunting their money, then their tunnel vision might get the better of them in the long run.

So stay the course and look beyond what the norm is. You can see so much more out there if you really focus.