Getting an income 

Before college, I made most of my money by doing chores and selling my candies to siblings. I used to come home with candies. Unable to feed myself, I always have treats around. Someone has to stop what they are doing and give me bites. That’s why I don’t ask often. My siblings got tired of seeing my candies, so I sold them. Since then, I have become the money man. Selling candies was not enough to get me through college. Mom thought it was time to apply for Supplemental Security Income. While sitting at the office, a guy laughed and wondered why I didn’t apply sooner. The process went so fast. I started receiving income within the first few months. That’s a huge deal. 

Spending money 

Another reason I am called the money man is that I like to save up as much as possible. Used to wait to spend until I found something that I really wanted. With SSI, I am only allows to have two thousand dollars total. The first year was really hard. I had to spend more money. Something I was not used to doing. For a while I had the biggest tv in the house. Everybody was jealous. I kept saving up to get the more expensive stuff. There was a time I had everything I wanted and was struggling to spend more money. What else could I get? I had to really think. 

The concert 

Going to a concert was on my bucket list. Love listening to Coldplay. I missed an opportunity to see them perform in a city nearby me. Then I happened to see that they were going to be in the stadium where the 49ers plays. I wanted to visit the stadium and see the history. Thought it would be a double hitter. So I talked my dad into flying out. With my power chair, we heard nightmares about wheelchairs getting damaged. That didn’t stop me. Besides the airplane tickets, I paid almost everything else. Mom and dad were so stressed. The trip went so smoothly and the Coldplay was a blast. 

I am so grateful for Social Security Income! With the monthly payment, I have been able to pay for my personal supplies. Also get out of the house and go places more often.