It’s not like I’m struggling with money, but I could use a bit more extra cash. Yet increasing my income was impossible due to school regulations prohibiting part-time jobs. So, the only option was for me to cut down on expenses. Similarly, my neighbor wasn’t exactly in financial trouble, but she also wanted more money to spend. And thus began the frugal life of mine and hers. For example, we spent time together in the same room to save on electricity costs, tried cooking meals we hadn’t attempted before, and engaged in various activities to economize. This is a story about how the two of us got closer as we did various things together.