Spending and Other Matters

For the life of me, I can not imagine how some people can spend endlessly, as if they really pick money from the tree.

Do they really have deep pockets? Do they have endless wealth? Or, are they secretly drowning in debt?

I guess, I was once like that. Spending as if there is no tomorrow. The desire to acquire was there. The desire to have the best of life was there, at least, until life happened. Now, there is the future to think about. I am talking about educational plans, insurance payments, school fees, emergency funds to fill.

With four kids to think about, I can't spend a single hundred without assessing if it is a need or a want. Sometimes, I forego of rewarding myself for the sake of this and that. I have been doing this exercise for a couple of years now. It was good for my EQ. I am not heart-broken now that I don't have the latest "big" thing.

I guess it is because I am more exposed to the less fortunate that I am more mindful of my spending. I've seen people fight over P20 tips. I've seen people survive on less income forcing me to live simply.

I guess, financial maturity happened.

I guess, I matured enough to know that there is only little satisfaction from material things. My self-worth isn't measured by what fills my house, by what brands I carry . It is borne out of experiences and memories that can not be stolen from me.

I understand that the desire to acquire is always there. But, if I keep on feeding it, it will never be enough.

But, I am no saint. I still get tempted from time to time. It is okay to dream. It is okay to give in sometimes.

Comments

Luxury Bags in Japan

Since almost everyone I know visited Japan this summer, I would like re-live my visit this year through this post. This time, I will focus on luxury bags. We've heard about the usual reseller shops that house these luxury brands. The one I can remember now is Daikokuya. I must've visited almost all reseller shops I've seen on the road. I've noticed that these shops carry the top 3 popular ones: Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. There still are several pieces of Balenciaga, Valentino, Tory Burch, Celine, Gucci and Michael Kors but not as abundant as the top 3. I guess what carries the most value are the three popular ones. If you are looking for cheap designer bags, I suggest checking out Don Quixote. You will usually find on the topmost floors on Donki. I think this is the one in Shinjuku. I am not so sure. You find them arranged like this or inside locked glass cabinets. I'm sure the artisans who made these bags will tu...

Great Finds for the New Year

I'm always excited to try out new products. I've tried these new products and found them to be very satisfactory. I hope you get to try these out too. 1. Soap and Glory's Clarity - I was about to become Rudolf, the reindeer, before I found this. It stopped my zit from becoming a full-blown center-of-attraction. It has a very refreshing smell that is very much needed after a sweating it out the whole day. Available at Sephora stores. 2. Mocha Rose by Rosebud Perfume Co - If you like the Rosebud Salve balms that come in small tin pods, you will love this product. It comes in an easy-open tube for convenience and effortless application. The application tip has a velvety texture unlike most balms in a tube. More importantly, the balm is so effective, it took out the dryness on my lips in a couple of applications. Also available at Sephora stores. ...

Gratitude Calendar 11/5

I have always been afraid of the dark. But growing up and becoming a parent, I have learned to overcome that (along with other fears), so that my children will not grow up fearing trivial things.

Cutty

Search This Blog