Things keep getting more expensive, but they sure don’t seem to be getting any better!
“Number one is going on an airplane.”
Actually, it’s evenworsethan Kate first thought.
Apparently, thewidestseats offered in economy today are only17 to 18.5 inches.
For comparison, in the ’90s, 19 inches wasabout “as tight as it got"in economy.
Kate continues: “The stewardesses are pretty short and rude which I completely understand.”
Passengers don’t show flight attendants much respect, and it’s a demanding job.
“There also used to bemealson planes!”
2.Next on her list: “Going out to eat.”
It’s not relaxing.”
“Getting my nails done.”
“I used to get a fill and a pedicure for $40,” she says.
It’s just not worth it anymore."
“Next is shopping.”
“My grandma worked at JCPenney in the ’90s LOVED it,” Kate tells me.
Back then, Kate says employees had not just better wages, but better hours and benefits than today.
It’s not their fault, she stresses; it’s their companies'.
“Now, I, like, walk in to any retail store just apologizing.”
5.Next: “Farmers' markets!”
6.“Disneyland.”
“I grew up having a season pass my whole life,” says Kate.
“And, lastly: little snacks and treats.”
“All of the food everywhere!
“And that takes some of the joy out of it, no matter what it is.”
…Basically, it can all be summed up like this.
