This is inspired by my bestfriend Jerome!

In my quest to financial-savvydom I have tried different methods but all of them failed. According to my one of my fictional heroine Rebecca Bloomwood's dad in the book Confessions of a Shopaholic, it was either save up or make more money. Well, I've tried both but I am still none the richer. Am I hopeless? I thought so too, but apparently not.

This genius bit of inspiration came when I was at my bestfriend's house. He referred to a DVD player as his next project since he was already able to buy his previous projects: a Plasma TV and a Skull Monkey headset!

Since I have always been a conscientious student, I believe calling the stuff in my wish list as projects would make it even more possible for me to attain them. Yeah yeah, I am a nerd! And I love school, and getting good grades!

So, on to my projects... (it has a nice ring to it, don't you think so? ;))

♥ a laptop

Congratulate me! I was already able to buy another PC after the one I have at home broke down almost two months ago. Nope, two weeks' worth of hinting and nudging and winking did not have any effects on my Tita so I had to buy it with my own money. It should be at home by this coming Saturday. I can't wait to play The Sims again! Anyway, since the desktop computer will stay at home (for my younger sibs who are still studying), I figured it would be great if I have my own laptop I can use in the apartment. And forgive my vanity, but I think I would look really cool with a laptop haha! I do not know how soon I can accomplish this though. It would be easier if I have a credit card, but seeing that I don't have one I pay for everything in cash. And woe is me, saving up for something this big entails a LOT of effort and willpower not to spend! When I get one I guess I'll name him Altherstone.

♥ a portable DVD player

This used to be a priority, just so I can have some entertainment at the apartment if I am left there alone. But if I will get a laptop I guess I won't need this one anymore right?

♥ a new digital camera

I want the Casio EX Z100 in pink. Just because. The 5mp Casio Exilim I am using now feels so outdated hehe.

I guess that is all for now.. I need to purchase at least one from the list first because I think adding more at the moment will only lead to frustration.

If only I did not hoard all those stuff, I think I will have at least half the money to buy a laptop. But it's too late for regrets now is it.

Save up or make more money! Or, save up AND make more money!

Who wants to show me some love and support and buy some of my stuff? Ö

So yeah, I guess you may now call me Financially-Savvy Krissy Ü

I was with my bestfriend Jerome the other day. I am just so happy that we have more time to see each other now as compared to when we were still students. Because of my work schedule (Thursdays - Mondays; 6am - 3pm) and his being a freelance graphic design artist and web designer (view his gallery here!) both of us have more free time on our hands, therefore more time to catch up Ü

Anyway, I was inspired by him because of the gadgets he was already able to amass! Now I regret buying all those clothes and shoes; if not for them I would have had enough to buy my own laptop already. Boo me! But regrets are losers so I would just move forward. I am spending wisely these days. Look, it's already the 8th today and I haven't bought any new clothes or shoes since 2009 started! To me that is already an accomplishment ;)

He named his "will buys" projects. That's a swell name, yes? I guess I'll start calling them the same as well. Kinda makes me really want to follow them through. Because they're "projects", and I have always been a conscientious student. Next post, my projects!

PS: Update on my "without a computer" status, I finally bought one! It might be delivered tomorrow or on Saturday! I would be able to play The Sims again! Weeh!

It was just the first day of the year, but I was already making sure I follow my list of must do's! Most specifically, the "See more of the world" thingie Ü

Yesterday Ruther invited Ar to go with him to their house in Babatnin, Bulacan since he would not want Ar to spend the first day of the year alone at the apartment. Plans were made and rehashed until it ended up with me going with them! Mich and her friends Jonas and April were also able to come.

We spent our lunch break going back to the apartment to get clothes and other stuff. After shift, we rode a PUJ to Quezon Avenue, an FX to Malolos, another PUJ to Barasoain church, and a tricycle to Atlag where we would then have a 20-minute boat ride to reach Babatnin island.

The 20-minute boat ride was pure bliss. I was scared at first but my fears went away after the first few minutes. The river stretched wide and long before us and there was nothing to see except the mangroves, birds flying in pairs, and the endless sky. It was very humbling and once again I found myself in awe of the beauty of nature.

It was a good less than two hours worth of travel and I was exhausted, what with the sheer weight of my stuff, but it was more than worth it. I have nothing but praises for the place. It was very homey, quaint, quiet and beautiful. The residents of Babatnin all knew each other and the sense of camaraderie is very apparent. Crime rate? Zero. Ruther's family were very hospitable and her mom is a very good cook! I wish I have bigger instentines that I may have been able to gorge more food!

We went to the street party and danced. We stayed until 11pm only though because we have work the next day and would need to wake up early.

I had a very grand time and I am very thankful that I was able to experience these things with my friends. I feel so blessed!

Here's looking forward to more travel! Frank wants to organize a trip to Marinduque, and I surely will not miss it!

See pics here. Ü

First post for 2009!

Krissy wishes you all an abundant and joyous new year!
Keep rockin'!

"Live as you will wish to have lived when you are dying."

Kisses!
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