Spending money - the joy of shopping
@allknowing (137553)
India
November 13, 2015 8:28pm CST
There is no joy for me greater than spending money. There is never a day when I do not spend not for routine stuff but something that puts colour to my life.
At the moment I am busy planning for that Christmas party for poor kids which involves a lot of spending gifts,decorations, food the works. This is a joyful activity for me. If I was not spending there would be no joy.
Do you enjoy spending on items that break the monotony of life/ What is life anyway?
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
I just gave you an example. Not just Christmas shopping but anything that catches my eye,. For me life would be quite boring if I stopped adding anything new.
And I enjoy organising this party for poor kids during Christmas time. There is a lot of planning. I have always organised parties be it for office, home, neighbours and friends. I do not do it now.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
@Fleura This party for kids is sponsored by us every year and we meet all the expenses.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 15
@allknowing I like organising parties but that's different, and doesn't necessarily involve spending much money!
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
I often give away my old things and buy news ones - the one who gets the old stuff is happy and so is the shop keeper (lol)
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
14 Nov 15
I enjoy bargain hunting, but I rarely shop for myself anymore. I'm always on the lookout for things my kids would like. I especially enjoy shopping for clothes, but I don't have the patience to shop for hours at a time. My shopping excursions are usually short lived and frequently I leave empty handed.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
14 Nov 15
@allknowing I still prefer to shop at regular stores. You don't pay shipping, and you can actually see and feel what you're buying so you know you're getting the right size, the right materials, etc.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
@katsmeow1213 Amazon and such sitesw do not charge us for shipping over certain limits. . And also we do not have much of a choice. We have very few malls here. Online shopping suits me as I can search the globe for whatever I am looking for.Sitting in the confines of my home I get my things delivered.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
I do my shopping online except for replacing old gadgets for new ones. The old ones are given away.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
14 Nov 15
That's a great way to spend money.. making children happy 
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
What I have always felt was when there is money it needs to be spent after keeping enough for a rainy day. We give away old items and buy new ones it kind of brings newness to the house.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
I enjoy shopping for things that bring on a change and yes this party is one such thing that brings on a change in my life.
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@everloving (439)
• Chennai, India
14 Nov 15
i d o love to shop on festive season. On all other time i wish i maintained my spending effectively , shelling out on things that are really required. I once had a car which i did not use much so i sold. Now that am married & have a kid there could not be more lessons for me to take care of all the expenditures in a very organised manner & thats the need of the hour.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
It goes without saying that one should spend wisely. And never borrow to spend on things that one may not need.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
15 Nov 15
I do love shopping around holiday times. I am half done with my christmas shopping already just have 5 more people left to buy for. I just love shopping in general.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
Rather than keeping money in the bank you do not need it is better that it is spent giving an opportunity for those who manufacture those items to earn. Also I do not like to bake cookies. (lol)
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
14 Nov 15
@allknowing, I do not spend much.But I see that your spending has a method and a purpose.When you buy something new ,you are donating the earlier ones.Also,this party for the kids gives happiness to the receiver and the giver.I know you enjoy selecting and ordering the decorations,gifts and the food for the party.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
I am glad you have understood my concept. Having brand new bedsheets makes me feel nice and so does a new tv, a new fridge et al
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
14 Nov 15
That is a great thing to go shopping.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
15 Nov 15
its nice feeling while you earn money and spend for own necessity and for family.but more feel good while its your first income and you purchase anything which you want.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
15 Nov 15
Spending money gives me a rush like no other.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
15 Nov 15
Pleased to meet you. When there is money to enjoy why not?
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
15 Nov 15
@allknowing Exactly!
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
Ofcourse. I would never take loans and spend. Fromj my comments on others' responses you will see my spending habit.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@allknowing I could probably shop all day if I had the money to do it. Now, we usually just buy what we need and will splurge now and then.
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
14 Nov 15
If I had a lot of money, I wouldn't mind, I would do more for others. But since it is not like that I have to be careful with spending.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
When situation improves for you I am sure you will spend rather than hoard it like so many do.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
16 Nov 15
@allknowing lol,one thing I can't do is hoard, I been a better spender than saver
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@everloving (439)
• Chennai, India
14 Nov 15
i d o love to shop on festive season. On all other time i wish i maintained my spending effectively , shelling out on things that are really required. I once had a car which i did not use much so i sold. Now that am married & have a kid there could not be more lessons for me to take care of all the expenditures in a very organised manner & thats the need of the hour.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
14 Nov 15
Spending wiisely is the way to go. No one must borrow to spend on things one does not need.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
15 Nov 15
@everloving Well said. Live a life of one's choice not because others are living that life.
@everloving (439)
• Chennai, India
15 Nov 15
@allknowing Also one must remember what is his real position & capacity to spend. He/She must not be forced to buy anything just their friends are already in possession of such a thing.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
14 Nov 15
Oooh yeah i love spending my hard earned money since no one can ask you hey what did you do with the cash i gave you lol
@dorianna (509)
• United States
15 Nov 15
If you are going to spend money, that is a wonderful occasion to spend money on..and yes, I would imagine it will bring an abundance of joy.
Personally, I hate shopping, detest stores and do not like to spend money. When I was working I would enjoy carousing thrift stores and flea markets. I liked shopping there because you could nearly always find something unique for a nominal amount of cash.
Now that I am retired I don't shop much at all. If I do purchase something I generally get it online, mostly at Amazon.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
15 Nov 15
When I meant shopping I too do most of that online. A time comes in our life when we have everything specially those gadgets around the house. Just to break the monotony I go for new ones and give away the old.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
15 Nov 15
@dorianna And there is the element of giving too which at times gives more happiness
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@dorianna (509)
• United States
15 Nov 15
@allknowing Yes, I can relate to recycling things, we all need to break the monotony a little..that does bring joy.
@NicoleMcNeal (130)
• St. Cloud, Florida
15 Nov 15
I love spending money as well. It literally just burns holes in my pockets. I really wish I had more to spend, it just goes so fast!
@allknowing (137553)
• India
15 Nov 15
One needs to take care of the 'rainy day' before emptying the coffers. I am sure you are making a note of that
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@NicoleMcNeal (130)
• St. Cloud, Florida
16 Nov 15
@allknowing Well i was certainly thinking about it, and i think that id better start doing it as well.
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