It might be challenging, but try to conserve your money right now. Any upcoming situations that might cause you to dip into your bank account a bit too much should be avoided. Friends will understand if you have to scale things back, because they’ve been there. And this is definitely not the time for a shopping spree, no matter how good of a bargain hunter you are. Get creative with the things you do for fun. Ask a frugal friend for some ideas.