In a Western Place

Matty just revealed to me that he spent about $500 on dining out... $500 in the month of February alone! Since we usually take turns paying the bill, it can be assumed that I've spent about the same.

$%#^@&!*@!!!

Clearly we're eating out too much, but how did this happen? Let's review:

* I'm (temporarily) living with 3 boys guys, albeit sweet, but totally incapable of putting things back where they found them. While we do possess lovely cooking items such as a Pyrex measuring cup... that cup will be in the cupboard one day, then in-between the couch cushions the following.

* To use the kitchen, you need to clean the kitchen. By the time I've washed some of the dishes, removed the overflowing trash, collected the empty beer bottles, and wiped down the counters... I'm too tired to cook (or throw a Gluten Free Amy's meal in the microwave, for that matter.)

* There's not enough room in the cupboards/refrigerator to hold all of my foodstuffs. And even if I buy something small, like eggs, with the sole intention of making them for breakfast... they'll get buried and go bad because I won't be able to find them until 3 months later.

* Where we live in the Mission is a freaking restaurant oasis. A restaurant oasis makes it a little too easy to either go out, pick something up, or have something delivered.

So really, there's no solution here. Except maybe get another job. I'm open to ideas. Help.