I just looked at my transaction history. Stunned. The amount I have spent is really flagrant!! Even though I work hard (yes, i do), I cant seem to save anything! Last month, my expenses shot up to $996!!!! WTF. From bike pracs, to food and entertainment, and health checkups, the amt I spent totalled that! Waht was even more shocking is that I always thought I was a thrifty person, someone who doesnt spend much. I feel I am, but apparently not. Ppl say this is self-actualisation. Such awareness of myself really scares me. Was I always in denial, or just ignorant? I feel I am the latter. Either ways, this squandering of cash and extravagance HAVE TO STOP. the following step i will take to stop spending much, or limit my spending to $500: 1. limit my FOOD spending. i.e. limit the spending to $8/day = 8 x 31 = $248 2. Entertainment = 2 movie watching per month : $8 x 2 = $16 3. transport = $100 4. Bill = $50 5. grocery = $50 6. Miscellaneous = $36!!! sounds impossible!! BUT I DOUBT I'L...
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