On Spending

"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't need, to impress people they don't like." - Will Rogers

This is sad. I'm guilty on what was said above. It's not my habit to spend unearned money (read as: accumulate debts). I am usually sound and practical when it comes to my purchases. In fact, I seldom shop. Something happened this year that I got so hooked on online shopping, mostly of things I don't really need.

A few weeks ago, I made two big purchases with money I haven't earned. Although I know I can pay it on time, as I'm expecting compensation on some work I've done, I've got no savings to cover me in case of emergencies. Now, I realized that I'm heading towards a serious financial trouble if I don't do something to veer away from this practice.

Last week, I went on a vacation with my family and though I shouldered most of the expenses during our trip, I feel great for it's all worth it. Good memories, like I always say, are priceless. I, however, think that that gives me all the more reason to slow down on spending in the coming weeks.

Here I am again, wishing that pure will can take me where I want to be. As with all aspects of my life that need improvement, I should exert extra effort to make that big change happen.

So (please) help me god.