Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Thoughts on spending
Went shopping today although I din accomplish any of my great ambitions of doing work. Heh. Play always comes first mah. Heh. The shop had discount, so dun waste. Go in and look look see see lor! And I ended up with a blouse and a skirt. Yes, another skirt. My new obsession. Heh.
YP jiejie says that building up resources for work clothes takes time. Heh. Yeah, and money! It kinda lightens our pocket while our wardrobe grows heavier!
Anyway, I felt a little guilty on spending cos when I was at Mac's... there was this mummy behind me with 2 little boys. And she was trying to persuade them to eat McChicken, cos it's cheap. Nuggets cost like almost twice the price of a burger, and a meal is even more expensive. And she had already bought a $1 ice-cream for her son this afternoon. She wasn't being overly calculative... you could tell that she really wanted to make her sons happy, but she really couldn't afford. It was heart-wrenching to just listen to the conversation. Yes, believe it or not, Mac's is a treat to some ppl in Singapore! In fact, I do find Mac's rather pricey, that's why I'm no loyal customer to it... or any fast food outlet for that matter! Well, I just pray that her 2 little boys will be able to understand their mum's financial restraint and feel the love that she has for them, despite her difficulty.
I could sort of relate to them. And when I think about it, I feel this love encompassing me. The love of sacrifice, pure mummy's love for her kid/s despite the situation, the eagerness to please, etc. Although I feel it, I'm just not the kind who will go any further than a 'thank you' and a big grin. And possibly through indirect action of getting her something back in return or something along that line. Not the kind who will leap for joy and hug and kiss mummy. Heh.
But oh well, spending... I believe in spending on friends too. But not on expensive frivolous stuff which will just achieve a smile. Heh. Cheap frivolous stuff... hmm... mebbe. More pricey practical stuff... yes, depending on friend. This one I am willing to spend. Heh. But mostly I prefer putting in effort rather than money lah... like planning a day of play, cooking a meal, baking/roasting/grilling a cake, writing a note/card of appreciation and boosting one's ego, etc. So yeah, if you dun receive a present on ya birthday, it's not cos I dun like you! Heh.
In any case, thank God for providing me with a comfortable life. And a pi4 pi4 in which I think really really hard before I spend. My mum thinks I'm the hardest person a salesperson can make any profit from. Heh. Making decisions is an art leh... and apparently I just suck at it! Hah! But if someone can persuade me that it's worth the price, then ok lah. I'm quite easy to persuade what.
Anyway, I should think of better ways to honour God with my resources.
YP jiejie says that building up resources for work clothes takes time. Heh. Yeah, and money! It kinda lightens our pocket while our wardrobe grows heavier!
Anyway, I felt a little guilty on spending cos when I was at Mac's... there was this mummy behind me with 2 little boys. And she was trying to persuade them to eat McChicken, cos it's cheap. Nuggets cost like almost twice the price of a burger, and a meal is even more expensive. And she had already bought a $1 ice-cream for her son this afternoon. She wasn't being overly calculative... you could tell that she really wanted to make her sons happy, but she really couldn't afford. It was heart-wrenching to just listen to the conversation. Yes, believe it or not, Mac's is a treat to some ppl in Singapore! In fact, I do find Mac's rather pricey, that's why I'm no loyal customer to it... or any fast food outlet for that matter! Well, I just pray that her 2 little boys will be able to understand their mum's financial restraint and feel the love that she has for them, despite her difficulty.
I could sort of relate to them. And when I think about it, I feel this love encompassing me. The love of sacrifice, pure mummy's love for her kid/s despite the situation, the eagerness to please, etc. Although I feel it, I'm just not the kind who will go any further than a 'thank you' and a big grin. And possibly through indirect action of getting her something back in return or something along that line. Not the kind who will leap for joy and hug and kiss mummy. Heh.
But oh well, spending... I believe in spending on friends too. But not on expensive frivolous stuff which will just achieve a smile. Heh. Cheap frivolous stuff... hmm... mebbe. More pricey practical stuff... yes, depending on friend. This one I am willing to spend. Heh. But mostly I prefer putting in effort rather than money lah... like planning a day of play, cooking a meal, baking/roasting/grilling a cake, writing a note/card of appreciation and boosting one's ego, etc. So yeah, if you dun receive a present on ya birthday, it's not cos I dun like you! Heh.
In any case, thank God for providing me with a comfortable life. And a pi4 pi4 in which I think really really hard before I spend. My mum thinks I'm the hardest person a salesperson can make any profit from. Heh. Making decisions is an art leh... and apparently I just suck at it! Hah! But if someone can persuade me that it's worth the price, then ok lah. I'm quite easy to persuade what.
Anyway, I should think of better ways to honour God with my resources.
# posted by Banana Saviour @ 10:28 PM 
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So yeah, if you dun receive a present on ya birthday, it's not cos I dun like you! Heh.
that was ONE BIG hint. haha. but i know it's not to meeee..the cheesecake was yummy.
that was ONE BIG hint. haha. but i know it's not to meeee..the cheesecake was yummy.
Jenny: Haha! mebbe you fall into the other category of pricey practical things? =) Food is really PRACTICAL for YOU! Hee.
Heh. Fetching. That's a new word for me. Had to look it up the dictionary! Haha!
Can't 'fetch' the hint either!
*kuku*
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Can't 'fetch' the hint either!
*kuku*
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