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On a purely selfish level I like to spend money on food. Food is such a joy and a pleasure for me, and I find it important to buy free range etc to make sure the animal led as good a life as possible.
I like to treat my friends and loved ones - I don’t spend a lot because it makes people uncomfortable but I like to spend on little things that make people smile.
I also get the warm fuzzies when I spend on charitable causes I care about, so I will spend on those without thinking.
I like to spend on experiences and travel. It’s again something very important for me.
I love giving people gifts and surprises, especially when it’s something I know they wanted or needed and couldn’t or didn’t get around to it.
I adore Christmas for that reason. I really enjoy searching for wonderful gifts. I get such a thrill seeing other people delighted. It’s true, the best is in the giving not the getting.
Ive spent a lot of money over the years on musical instruments for my daughter. There is nothing more crushing for a musician having an instrument that lets you done by needing constant repair and adjustment and being cheap sounding cheap.
I splashed out and bought her a Fox Bassoon ($12,000) and a Buffet Prestige Low C Bass Clarinet (close to $20,000). We’ve since sold (small profit) the Bassoon but DD will keep the Bass Clarinet forever. Trust me, you can definitely hear the difference between a great instrument and a cheap student instrument.
I also don’t spare any expense when it comes to our fur babies and also “safety” items (like car repairs and maintenance).
we donate $$$$ to both Children and Cancer charities. Both DD and I do charity work (not with Covid though) and through my FaceBook groups I’ve made many donations of things, time etc to people in dire circumstances.
For me, charitable works are a must and not something I always enjoy doing. I do so because there's a need to.
However I do not regret spending money on some of my personal pursuits as I work to keep it reasonable. I also tend to make them learning experiences. I figure if you stop learning, you stop growing.
I have actually stopped collecting gemstones for the time being. I still love them but 3 boxes is enough for me. Plus, the ones I want are really moola. (I need to win the lottery!!)
I don't regret spending money on perfume. Gosh thankfully I don't have any duds!
As I'm upping the ante and taking my knowledge of sewing to the next level, I'm learning to not regret the purchase of good fabrics. They do make a difference and why yes, they're not cheap. I'm working not to buy more ....lol
I don't regret this baby, at all. It was a freaking game changer.
A few tried to shame how I spent my own money. Pretty much what a terrible person I am when there are people starving in this world, who can't make rent, etc.
It was crazy.