Money matters

The MC came when I was busy, so it wasn't very much of a "holiday" for me where my week felt shortened. If anything, it only made me busier when I got back to office yesterday.
It didn't help that my voice was still not back. I was croaking the whole morning. Thankfully part of my voice came back in the afternoon.

I don't know if it's the medication but I feel a little flighty. It could be the anticipation for tomorrow that's making me all nervous. I remember that last year, before our CTAWE "Retro" concert, I waas exceptionally excited and nervous that I had a splitting headache, and had to perform with that headache. I continued to suffer from it even after the concert and my face was just about green by the time I got home. Eeks.

Last night I had a little chat with Dearie online. I mean, we always do, but this one was about MONEY. AGAIN. Hahahaha! What's new for me huh? Well, I was telling him that at this rate, I'll never be able to get my money back from him. Which is true. I honestly think that by the time I get back my money, the value would have depreciated (using whatever little I know of the term "present value" from econs).

He may not feel the difference 'cos after all, it's been "invested" into his bike and fully materialised for him. On the other hand, I have this strong trust in him that he WILL return me the money.

Sigh.. When will he ever learn...........

I was also thinking about my savings. My colleague was telling me that to hold a wedding dinner, MINIMUM need $20k.

WHA-WHA-WHAT?!

I always thought that $10k was enough. Ah well.. There goes the possibility of having one.

I figured that if Dearie wants to settle down, he'd start planning any time now. Money does not pop out from over night lehz. I've been saving since I was in secondary school lor. (As in "for a rainy day"-kind of saving.. making it a habit.) I'm not in a hurry to get married and have children, but yes, I did set an aim of a kid by 30.

That does not mean that I will make sure I have one no matter what.

I do have 7 years don't I? hahaha!
2 years of studying left, another 2 years to save up, and.. hmm.. that's my timeline. But I'm prepared for anything to happen between now and then. I know I'll be financially stable. With that settled, I can just about do whatevere I want.

Financially, I can plan for myself. I have seen not-so-ideal examples around me with regards to marriage and planning and I am determined to learn from them and hopefully, have it easier.

YL mentioned the scary spending power of women nowadays. It is true. I realise that females have the ability to spend as they wish, and yet still have enough for tomorrow! Guys somehow do not seem to give me that impression. They just might be secretly stashing some for themselves in a secret corner of their room.. hmm...... that's a mighty lovely thought. I'll continue deluding myself that Dearie does that... Makes me less worried about our possible future together.. [I say possible 'cos I dunno if he'd still want me when I eventually develop into a fully grown couch potato, or for whatever other reason.]

Ah well, what will be, will be. He's still the sweetest thing to me (probably other ki). For now, I'll only look as far as this weekend's holiday!!!

Unfortunately, the reality is that I've got to think about next week's work too.

How come this month so busy huh??? Argh...

Classes are still dry. Blech.

Planning for post concert celebration. Got hiccups with a venue. Blech.

Supposed to have a possible performance on 12th Aug, but even if everyone is available and school is agreeable - i won't be able to perform. BLECH.

At least I'm getting my promotion letter this afternoon. :O)
[Same job, sme designation, just slightly more increment than others. Sounds good enough for me.]
Mrs Goh Chok Tong say that $600k peanuts right? How about our $30 pay increment huh?

Ah. Speaking of her. I need to cancel my monthly donations to NKF. They've sucked my account for years. About time I stopped and start donating elsewhere.. like Ren Ci.