Okay. So I must admit, living on 1000 yen a day (or 10 dollars) is harder than what I had imagined.
Today, I just had to buy a book, and the book itself was about $12. After that, I spent $2 dollars on 3 Japanese rice balls as my late night snack.
So what exactly did I buy? Well, I saw this really cool sketch book at this local book shop a few days ago, and I have been thinking about it ever since.
I waited for exactly 4 days before I decided to buy it. 4 days!!! I guess it is hard to control impulsive buying.
Next time I really want something, I'm gonna make myself wait for a week before I jump the gun. I hope that'll work out well.
*Fingers crossed*
Over Spending Day
November 6th, 2006 at 02:50 pm
November 6th, 2006 at 02:58 pm 1162825114
well, since you're allowing yourself $10 per day, anytime you find something you want to buy try taking the cost of the item (such as $12 for the book) and making yourself wait that many days. save $1 per day out of your allowance towards the purchase of the item, and you'll never be left without money for everyday things like food!
and hey, some things might go on sale in the meantime.
November 6th, 2006 at 05:53 pm 1162835623
November 6th, 2006 at 07:03 pm 1162839784