I read from an article in MSN this morning about more people who lost their jobs are availing of the government subsidies such as food stamps, etc. Most of them are just relying on their unemployment checks to pay of ftheir mortgages, and have little left to spend on food and other household expenses. I feel for them. Here I am thinking of buying this and that, while others are in financial distress. I feel so shallow. It reminds me once again of the old saying “save for the rainy days”. I guess, we really do need to save, save and save because the sun will not always be on our side.
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I was looking at the mirror yesterday, when to my horror, I saw three gray hairs!!!! Gosh, I’m getting old. I’m turning 35 this year, and I am now starting to notice the signs of aging. I have to face the reality that a few years from now, I will have to regularly dye my hair just like my mother. Tsk tsk…
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My daily devotions today speaks about “TIME”. How time quickly passes — and how often we complain about this. Yet, what are we doing about it? Have I made the most of my time here on earth in worthwhile activities, or have I squandered time away with useless stuff? Have I cultivated relationships, strengthened my family, devoted myself to prayer and spending time with God, and pursued activities that have eternal value?
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I was rummaging through my closet, and saw a few clothes that I bought a year or two ago. Most of these were either from Old Navy, Forever 21, Aeropostale or some other affordable clothing line stores. I got them probably cheap or on sale because the quality of these clothes certainly aren’t as good as those I bought from Iora (Philippines), Banana Republic, Gap, AnnTaylor, etc. I realized we really do get what we paid for sometimes. If we want something that will last us a few years, it’s really better to buy one of good quality. The price may be a little higher, but you get your money’s worth in the end. Unless it’s something in fashion that you know will not be there a year or two from now, it’s ok to buy cheaper ones. As I mature, I am now gearing towards what is classic than just following the trend. I try to balance what’s trendy and what’s worth the money. I also learned to be practical with my choices. One time I was trying on two pairs of sandals, one in wedges (about 4 inches), the other in flats. I liked both, I wanted to buy both. While mulling over which one to get or whether to buy both, I thought about what my lifestyle is like. I cannot wear those wedges on weekends. It would look good in my outfits, but there is no way I’m going to the mall with a toddler in tow wearing those wedges. I cannot bring my son to play in the sand wearing those wedges. So, even if I really liked those sandals, I had to forego it and chose the flat sandals instead which will give me more usage. These days, I shop with two things in mind: classic and practicality.
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