UBER Everywhere

This past April as I was casually scrolling through the Free People website, I stumbled across a pair of 400 dollar over-the-knee snakeskin boots that I convinced myself I had to have. I just couldn't imagine stepping into fall without twirling down Sunset in those boots. I had one little problem though. I was attempting to shop less, save more, be more financially responsible and pay off my credit card. The only way that I could justify purchasing the boots was if the money came from somewhere else and not out of anything connected to Wells Fargo. I decided that I would sign up to be an Uber driver to make more money and purchase silly things because to be honest purchasing silly things puts me in a euphoric state that will probably land me on a Hoarders episode in a couple of years. The first thing I did when I made this ridiculous decision was, call my best friend Caviah. When I told her my plan she was silent for a good 45 seconds before she told me that I wouldn't last a week because I hate driving, I'm a bad driver, my nerves are short and I'm too particular. She had a valid argument but then I kept imagining boarding a flight to New York and going to brunch in those boots so It seemed like a fair trade. The next day I finished my Uber paper work, cleaned out my car and loaded my car with Starburst and waters so that my guest could give me 5 stars. I called a friend of mine who's main source of income is driving Uber, and asked him key questions to make the most money. I felt like I was ready to go!! My first pickup was a young guy that needed to get from Glendale to Calabasas... I was like.. Hold up.. Who takes an almost two hour Uber ride??? I thought for sure I was going to at least make 100 bucks off that trip alone. He sat in my back seat right behind me and talked dirty to his girlfriend the ENTIRE time. I was confused but I wasn't expecting for everyone to be normal anyway. When I finally dropped him off, I clicked to collect my coins and realized that I only received 35 bucks!! I thought OH HECK NAW, THAT DOESN'T EVEN COVER GAS!!! I Thought for sure it was a glitch in the system but against my better judgement I decided to pick up another guest. The next guest was a sweet girl that did not speak english. As soon as she got in and I realized she didn't speak english I figured this would be an easy ride because we would both be silent. Oh how wrong I was! She pulled out her phone and decided she wanted to show me pictures while I was driving and then proceeded to "como se dice" me to death. For those of you who don't know what that means in Spanish it means how do you say? She google translated the entire ride and I spent 45 minutes attempting not to tell her to sit back, eat a Starburst and shut up. By the end of that ride I realized that the boots just weren't that cute and I don't like people in my car pooting in my back seat. The bigger lesson learned was that stuff is just stuff and I will NEVER compromise my quality of life for a quick buck. For all you shoppers out there, this is for you!! There's not a boot, bag, coat, or Free People flared jean that would ever make me put that UBER sticker on my back window ever again. It just ain't worth it bb!!!!