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Stocking Up with The Extra Dough

I don't want to be materialistic anymore. I came to the conclusion when I learn about how people give away their money, even millions, because they are tired of leading an extravagant lifestyle while others are suffering and would rather lead a simple comfortable life. I also read of an article of someone who work longer hours than others just to save up enough to be able to donate to others and even donated quite a large amount to a school so that they can have their own library. Very humble and noble acts indeed. Just as you think that we have enough drama in life already with people getting more and more materialistic and self centered. 


But then, I have been on both ends of the stick. I don't spend much and only spend a bit more if I have the extra dough. While I could justify my acts of materialism recently because I haven't been spending on myself for the longest time eva,  I just could not fathom the fact that I bought 5 new pairs of shoes?! And also almost $70 was spent during the Mango sales. I know I've mentioned this before but the guilt has just multiplied right after I read about these recent articles.


Oh well, sometimes it takes something of significant meaning to jolt you a bit and remind you that hey, it's time for you to take a rain check. Anyway, don't mind me. If you have read me long enough, you know I tend to ramble. This sense of guilt is temporary I guess but I understand where I am coming from coz I haven't been spending and the fact that I'm the sole breadwinner, adds to the guilt. 


But what's done cannot be undone, right? I can only redeem myself by not buying another pair of shoes for the next few months or maybe until March when I get my performance bonus. That is shopping justified coz it's extra money, mah..hehe. But of course, if you recalled my last post on my sucky PB this year, I will not anticipate a huge amount again coz anything can happen. If I get more, than that's good. Less, well, it will still suck but I won't harp on it. I'm not exactly model worker of the year like my other colleagues, including my boss who got herself $1K given by the school for her outstanding performance.


So you know what, let's end the story here. I shall stop being guilt ridden and be happy that I can afford to buy them and that I didn't go overboard coz they're basically items on sales and I should make use of this time to stock up when I have the money. It's okay to be materialistic as long as you spend within your means, not resorting to borrowing and also that you pay your bills when due. Oh, and save up as and when you can, no matter how small the amount is.


It's fool proof I guess...

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