It’s my last day of work in New York City, and I’m literally tracking every dollar I spend so you can see what a random weekday really costs me as a 25-year-old in NYC. For context, this was a Thursday in August (2025) and I’m balancing work, content, and wellness—so it’s not a “perfect” day, it’s just real. I’ve been in the city for the summer (Brooklyn first half, Harlem now), and because it’s my last day going into Midtown, I’m packing a bunch of my usual weekly errands into one day. During my lunch break I’m running around doing the practical stuff—picking up packages, returning something, and grabbing braiding hair for tomorrow. I also try to be smart about little NYC costs (because girl… it’s expensive to even breathe), like walking instead of taking the train when it’s only one stop and basically 10 minutes. After work I head to a Rumble class (and yes, the dancehall playlist ate), but I also break down the extra fees like glove rentals if you don’t bring your own. Then I’m in Soho meeting up with my friend/roomie, shopping for a hoodie for my cousin’s birthday, grabbing dinner, and walking it off while we explore. The takeaway: NYC adds up fast, but small choices and planning make a difference.