I had to title this post with that because it's just so appropriate no matter how corny it sounds. I want to talk about money... again. Now, i know it's totally tasteless to do it. But let's face it, it really is something that everybody is curious about in regards to one another. We don't ask because that's rude, but inside we're a little curious if not eager to know about just how financially equipped we all are. That's because most of us believe that the more money you have, the more secure you feel in your life. It's not true. Although i do personally, money is no benchmark for security. Security begins and ends in the mind like pretty much everything in the world.
What i want to talk about today, is whether it's tacky or in bad taste to be ' overly ' generous with money. I'm the type of person who after a few drinks never wants the party to end. The way i prevent this, is by buying everybody drinks because I'm having such a good time and i don't want anybody to leave. I never want to leave the party, i always just have too much of a good time. It's no trouble for me to do this, but i feel like when i ask people if they'd like to have a drink on the house, they feel uncomfortable or something. I'm never like that ! When people offer me free drinks, i thank them honestly, warmly and enjoy a drink with them because it's just so nice to drink with friends. They often look away or hesitate to say yes. Seriously, the offers there because i want to give it to you not because i feel like i have to. I never want anyone to leave. You can ask all of my friends, when everyone gets together in the room, i want to lock the door and just have fun and laugh. It's embarrassing being so into hanging out, sometimes.
My parents have always been really stingy and this is something that i never want to be. It's really un-attractive, whatsmore it makes you seem like you're hinged to things. Noone should ever want to give off that profile. Of being hinged to things. It makes you seem needy, miser-like and overly sentimental. Cloy. Avoid it at all costs. There's nothing more attractive than someone who's free. There's nothing less attractive than people who are HINGED to things. You know, i do feel a sense of guilt and a little ostentatious when I go shopping or offer to buy a round of drinks for everyone, but i believe that money is there to be enjoyed. I believe that since i earnt my money, i can do whatever i want with it. The thing about money is that money gives choices and with choices come freedom. It also comes with power. You know what's more rewarding than treating yourself? It's when you treat someone else and they enjoy it. Nothing could be more fulfilling than to bring something to someone.
Every week i say to myself, " Cut it with the indulgements ". You won't believe it when i say it, but i think simplicity and frugality are probably the most admirable qualities to have. Someone who doesn't care, who doesn't rely on anything. That's amazing, i really love that. I honestly have thought about going to shopping addiction meetings but i don't want to take that step because that's a whole new low. The bottom line is that i want to enjoy the sorts of things money can bring me in life. But i also want everyone else to enjoy themselves as well when i'm with them. Free drinks don't necessarily mean a good time, but it kind of does. HaHa. So next time i offer you a drink, don't say no. Just say yes and tell me about your day!!!
I agree wholeheartedly! Cheapness is the absolute worst! It can be a deal breaker for me in a potential friend/relationship thing.
ReplyDeleteMoney is definitely to be spent !!!