Slice of Life (New Topic: Off to Tokyo)

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OT: I get $30 from my parents on a weekly basis, and I set aside $20 to save each week. I'm currently saving for AFA.
I have a biscuit tin box which writes:
$50
$200
$500
$1000
$1500
$2000

Each time the amount in the box surpasses the amount written, I would cancel off that aforesaid amount.
I currently have $250, too little for AFA and it's nearing.... uuuu.

As for me, I allot the salary I receive according to my expected expenses, pocket money, and savings.

I always calculate my expenses ahead of time such as transportation and food for everyday living. And since I'm still living with my parents, I set aside an amount for my contribution to our house expenses, that concludes my expected expenses. My pocket money is for my personal pleasures and is always in a fix amount. I usually spend it only when pay day is near, just to reward or spoil myself a little. The remainder of my pocket money goes to my savings after pay day. Savings is by definition my savings and it depends upon the remainder from my expected expenses.

Though SOMETIMES when I lost track, I no longer follow my monetary allotment for that month.

It is all right to indulge every now and then; just remember not to overspend. Saving is a good habit. At times, others may call you miserly or stingy, but I rather have savings for a rainy day instead of debts adding to my burden.



Tertiary education is extremely expensive these days. After speaking with you on more than a few occasions, I firmly believe you are a person who can definitely control his expenses.

Sometimes, having some extra income through developing applications or other legal means can come in quite handy. :)



I get the feeling you are going to earn a high salary in future. Please do not forget me when the time comes. :D

Aside from the salary, part-time jobs may provide some form of experience, possibly useful in the future.

Based on what I have heard, some shoppers like Kinokuniya, while others have the mentality that the goods sold are somewhat expensive. It all depends on the individual and what you are purchasing. Lol!



What form of music do you purchase? Instruments or scores? I am not well-versed in music, but am I wrong to say it can be an expensive activity at times?



Actually, I am very impressed. Your weekly allowance is $30 and you managed to save 2/3 of it every week. Perhaps your perserverance will pay off... I am sure of it. :)



We all deserve to spoil ourselves a little, especially after a month of hard work.

Like yourself, I sometimes eat into my savings for the month, but I try my very best to minimize these extra expenditure, rather than not following the allotment. ^_^;;

I've overspent before, and it wasn't a good thing, definitely. I regretted, and don't plan to make such a mistake ever again. Savings for rainy days?

Lol thanks gambler. I'd love to have high income too.

On savings, as you might have noticed, I'm not really the type to do it. I can't say I haven't overspent, that really depends on how you look at my money management, but to me I have never done so. To me money is to be spent, when I want to spend it I do, when I don't feel like it I keep it. Iirc I've never been depressed because of money before, if I dont have it I just find ways to deal with it somehow. That said, money is a form of power and I do find myself interested in having more of it.

It is good to learn from our mistakes. :)

It simply means I would like to have savings to fall back upon, during bad times or when an emergency calls for it. I have seen people who flaunt their money far too easily. Although I am envious of their positions, I believe there might be better and more productive ways for them to spend their money. ^_^;;

Hmm..... people flaunting money easily? You mean those rich tycoons who rapes their maids all day?

[font=verdana][color=green]As I'm a student, I do not have any income from a job, but all of my money comes from students loans, grants and bursaries. The loans come direct from the Govt., therefore it's not subject to interest - only the Treasury's inflation rate - and the grants come from the Govt. as well. Overall, the grant comes to £3468ish a year, and the loan comes to around £2400, although don't quote me on that. The bursary comes in at £800 a year as well, so with roughly £3700 going on rent, I have around £2800 that goes on food and such. Tuition is covered by tuition fee loans, again by the Govt., so they are only subject to inflation as well.

As you might tell, I never really struggle to live and thrive.

Oh it's just albums I like from my favourite labels.
You know, some buy more games, some buy more DVDs ect.

Are they expensive?

Not as much as games (as an example).
Normally about a quarter of the price of your average 360/PS3 game.

Lesson Learned: Power corrupts. :eng101:

So share some of that money... I mean power, with us. :D



To a certain extent, but on a more realistic scale, people buying cars, apartments, etc, when they actually cannot afford them and for the sake of showing off to others.



From my conversations with other online friends living in UK, the loans may take a few years to be repaid, isn't it? Nonetheless, based on my memory of your current field of study, you should be another high-flyer too. :)



I know exactly what you mean. My purchases include figurines, manga and magazines. It can be quite difficult to resist the temptation at times.

If it weren't for lack of shelves in my room I'd probably be a figma nut myself.
Should have added also that my car does take a decent amount of my money each month.

Supporting the bear by bumping. ;)

On the bright side, better to have a salary than none at all. :)



Figurines and such can be addictive at times. Once you start purchasing them, you will find it difficult to stop.

Hmm... are you referring to the maintenance or the cost of petrol?



Thank you for your kind support! :)

Unfortunately, my creative juices aren't flowing at the moment, which is why I have yet to come up with a new topic.

New topic; Love and Relationships. ;p

Mostly petrol, because I end driving family members around quite often.

OTAKU-RELATED STUFFS, AND MANGA

Never spent my allowance on anything else (maybe some games) because the others are provided by my parents... (I'm a college boy)

Hmm... am I sensing that you have something you wish to talk about? :P



Due to the poor performance of the global economy in recent weeks, I believe the price of petrol should have fallen somewhat?



I concur, based on my observations of your recent spending spree. :D

I wanna read about others lol.