Well, it's official - my first paycheck has led to a bout of retail madness.
I was warned that the first few months out of residency, the sudden payrise would go to my head.
In the last 48hrs, I have bought:
Energy Take Classic 5.1 surround sound speaker system ($449.99, reg $899.99)
A Nespresso machine ($199, reg $399)
Nespresso capsules (1 capsule = 1 cup of gourmet espresso, at $0.58 a pop) - I bought 250 for $145 with freebies thrown in, and am looking forward to drinking 60-cent lattes for the rest of my life (I've been guilty lately of spending $4 a day on lattes)
and am *going* to buy
Pioneer 7.1 HDMI VSX919 receiver for $448.99 at its regular price.
I knew I wanted to set up my home theatre system and my original budget of $2K has been halved - but then the Nespresso deal came along and I have been looking for an espresso machine. Having read plenty good reviews about Nespresso (it's even won the Italians over!) I figure why not.
And so the home improvement continues. Next up, I have my eye on a Dyson vacuum cleaner, but really balk at paying upwards of $600 for it. Also, I need more furniture - another sofa, loveseat, bed for the guestroom, etc etc.
Kaching! Kaching!
The thing I've discovered about owning a home is that although I am the only one living in it and really don't care too much that the place is not fully furnished and has 3 empty (literally, except for my suitcases and clutter) rooms with no bed/wall hangings/curtains etc etc - I feel somewhat embarassed to have any visitors over...
At least I'll have espressos to offer.
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Having worked so hard to get where you are now, you should enjoy 'the fruits of your labour'. But don't go overboard.
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If you're going to buy a vacuum cleaner, don't settle for anything other than a Dyson.
ReplyDeleteCan your machine make hot chocolate too? ahahaha... we're moving house in 2 weeks' time but it's nowhere near as fun as buying things (or, in your case, toys!) for your own place.
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