How Much Was My Allowance($$$)?

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In today's article, I will be mentioning how much my parents give me as a monetary allowance when I was still studying. My parents' money is hard earn money so that is why I want to also thank them for providing us. Not all parents can provide so I am lucky that I have an allowance from them.

I will be mentioning my allowance when I was in Elementary, Highschool, and College.

1) Elementary Allowance

When I was in elementary from grade 1 to grade 3, my allowance is PHP 40 or around USD 0.80. We have two recesses, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. So, every recess, I have PHP20 or USD 0.40 to spend on my food. I usually buy a bowl of arroz caldo or fried rice for PHP5 or USD 0.10, and then for drinks, I will have the coke with vanilla. I do not know if that kind of drink still exists. I like the flavor so much. It is kind of sweet and zesty in my opinion.

In the afternoon, I will have a "palamig" or juice. It was about PHP3 or USD 0.06. I do not eat for afternoon snacks because I am saving it. to buy something after school. There are a lot to buy stuff for kids in front of our school. After school while waiting for our uncle to fetch us, we play a little, and then I buy cotton candy or fries. Depends on what I liked that day. At the end of the day, I saved up to PHP 10 or USD .20.

When I was in grade 4 to grade 6, my allowance was PHP 60 because I am the one who is buying my lunch. The lunch is around PHP 20 or USD 0.40. My drinks is usually water or small soft drinks that cost PHP 5 or USD 0.10. I will then get it from my afternoon allowance.

2) Highschool Allowance

In high school, from first to the fourth year, I have an allowance of PHP 60 or USD 1.20. I studied in the city away from my parents in the province. We are renting an apartment just a walk from our school so that it is not hard in commuting. Also, I am eating my lunch at our apartment. We have an auntie looking for us. She is the one cooking and cleaning for us. She is also paid for by our parents. Our parents do not like for us to do household chores, they want us to focus on studying only.

We only have one recess in highschool which is in the morning. I spent about PHP25 or USD 0.50. The rest of the money will be spent on projects and other necessities. Sometimes, my money is not enough so I have to ask for money from my parents but it is strictly for school purposes only. PHP 60 pesos is enough for me. What I really spent my money on was for cellphone load and printing.

3) College Allowance

College was a bit tough. I had my college in Manila city. This is the toughest part of my schooling. It was tough because we are super away from our parents. The ride is about 8 hours. At this time, my parents bought a house for us 3 college children of theirs. We do not like the concept of paying apartment because it would just waste of money, instead, we buy a small house. We have our auntie in Manila.

My allowance was PHP250 a day. I have a break in the morning and afternoon. I also have lunch. The prices in Manila are so high so my allowance should adjust too. I also have to commute too which the fare is PHP 7 or USD 0.14. Also, materials for school and projects are included in my allowance. I still manage to save some but not much. If I have savings, I sometimes treat myself food or makeup.

Final Thoughts

I am grateful for my parents great support financially. I am also grateful for my auntie that was there for us when we were away from our parents. I am happy that they can provide our needs while studying. I do not like to demand more allowance because I do not like to be a burden. We are not rich, but still trying to save as much as I could. I do not like our money going to waste. I do not like things to take for granted.

Thank you for reading my article!

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