My money disappears faster than a plate of cookies surrounded by hungry kids... No really... Sometimes i hate myself... If i have to be completely fair to myself, i don't actually spend money that often. Afterall, being perpetually stuck in the most ulu location in Singapore kind of doesn't really allow me to spend money all that often. But when i do leave that hellhole into glorious freedom, that's where the problem starts...
With the measely allowance provided for my neverending slavery, it's inevitable that i routinely just wait eagerly for the 10th of every month. It's not like i don't save. I actually force myself to save, which is essentially what makes my money disappear all that quicker. But i am one ironic contradiction by myself. I will lament and complain about my money disappearing too quickly, but yet do nothing to compromise my spending pleasures.
Thank God i'm a pretty blessed child despite my terrible behaviour. Bestowed upon me are countless numbers of relatives and some of the close ones who will periodically decide to give me money. It's weird really, but that's how it is being the youngest in my generation. I guess being called 'ah boy' all your life does have its benefits. All my cousins are married, and every year, the happy event known as Lunar New Year illustrates the benefits of being in such a family all the more. This is the one event that makes me glad i'm a chinese... I sound like such a hypocrite.
Although it does make me feel a little guilty when i see my father's money disappearing while money keeps appearing for me. I have to comfort myself by convincing myself that at least my father doesn't have to spend money on rearing me despite how i struggle with the measely allowance SAF provides. While i'm unable to provide for the family at this point, at least i'm not draining money from it any longer.
Well, these sorts of situations like CNY, birthdays or random relatives striking the lottery are absolutely necessary for me to survive. I am totally grateful that despite how my money seem to keep disappearing, i'm still able to maintain it and even save for that matter.
On a seperate note, some of the older generation folks might watch me in disdain as i repeatedly complain about the measely amount provided by SAF. Yes i do agree that comparing to what they gave in the past, my generation is getting a hell lot more. But let's face it. Look at the current society and everybody's lifestyle, the increment is simply a match to the increment the society demands. The fact remains that SAF will always provide the bare minimum amount. It will increase definitely, but they'll maintain it to be at the lowest possible level within the society.
Upon reflecting what i've typed for this post, i realise some of it don't really make sense. I keep contradicting myself. I suppose herein shows the ironic relationship i have with money. Money is such a wonderously terrible thing...
On a side note, ooooh my second post... And it's on the very next day!
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