Price tag

I cannot help but to sing the song of Jessie J because of my title. LOL.

It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag

Maybe you are wondering about my title. Early March, I said that I have been into swiping I mean shopping. Without hesitations, I ordered and bought different items which I know that I will be able to use. It was a combination of both want and need. I got a photochromic with anti radiation glasses to prevent me from having migraines. My brother noticed my glasses right away as it was obvious obviously. LOL. Then I also ordered some sneakers. I mentioned that the shoes that I bought the same time that I also bought one for my past flirtationship were already showing signs that it needed to be replaced. I tried putting some cyanoacrylate adhesive or Bulldog super glue but it did not work. I still have not yet tried using rugby but I opted to buy a new one. My sneakers arrived when I was away from home and yesterday was the first time that I used it. Again, my brother noticed my new shoes but I told him that it was not new and that I just only used it recently. Yet he noticed that the the soles were white so he teased me that it was new. LOL. He even teased me more when I needed to walk and the streets were a little wet and muddy. LOL. I told him that the things that I got were all thanks to him and then I looked at him and told him that the money he gave me were all gone then I brought out my left hand asking for some more money. LOL. I was just joking but I would be really happy if he really did gave me some more. He laughed and said that he does not have any money left.

I may be paranoid but I felt like I know what my brother was thinking. I felt like he was thinking that I am splurging just because I have the money. No job but feels like a billionaire. Have I told you that when we were young he told our parents that I was a one day billionaire and I was an Albay girl. Albay is a province here in the Philippines. When our parents asked why Albay girl, my brother said, "because she's always saying I'll buy this, I'll buy that". Albay and I'll buy sounds the same. My parents were laughing when they heard about it. I really loved buying a lot of things when I was younger but I changed throughout the years though sometimes I really cannot control being an impulsive buyer.

Going back, instead of saving the money that my brother gave me, I was out there buying what I want and need. Instead of trying to look for work or saving the money, I spent them on material things. I never thought about my future as I was thinking about the present. Sometimes I really am the type of person who would buy the things that I want and need as long as I have the money. I do not look at the price tag as long as it is my type, I would buy it but not to the point that I will buy luxurious items. I am not at that level yet. LOL. Do you look at the tag of the items that you buy? Are you a brand conscious? Do you prefer brand new or second hand? Whether it is brand new or second hand, I do not look at the price tag. I would only be bothered about the price if I was in a tight budget.

There are some people that I know who also does not look at the price tags. They would just buy whatever caught their eyes. They do not care how much they would pay as long as they have the money. I felt like I was that person these past week. I did not care how much it would cost as long as I was able to buy what I wanted and even treated the people around me. One day billionaire remember? But now that we are experiencing an inflation and we are still in a pandemic and economic crisis, I should have had thought about those 3 before thinking of burning my money. For a moment, I did not think about inflation nor did I think about my dad who needed the money for his eye surgery. It was only yesterday that I realized that I have other priorities. I neglected it all because I thought that money will be continuous. I never learned my lesson when it comes to spending, saving and swiping.

I know it is not yet too late for me to start focusing on my goals again. Business, health and save. I should have that mindset that everything is expensive. I know that a lot of basic commodities are now increasing. Too bad the the transport fare and the salary and pension of many people are not increasing. I hope that you will not be like me who rewarded herself too much. Always prioritize needs over wants although some of the items that I bought were practically needs. LOL. I better take thing seriously from now on.

March 14, 2022

P.S. lead image is a picture of some chocolates with price tags when I took a photo of it when I went to the grocery months ago.