"I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet." You know this famous quote, right? Yes, true, it's coming from Carrie Bradshaw, one of the characters in The Sex and the City series. And girl, did she mean it. From Manolos to vintage finds, Carrie made shopping look like a personality … Continue reading Emotional Spending: Retail Therapy of Regret Therapy?
"Life is like a coffee, if you don't take time to enjoy it, all you'll taste is the bitterness." That line speaks to my heart. It's from the movie I watched with the whole family yesterday, titled "Keluarga Super Irit", which translates to "Super Frugal Family" in English. The movie stars are an Indonesian Actor … Continue reading Enjoy Life Like Coffee: Sip it, Even it’s Bitter!
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? I get it, according to society, luxuries are some kind like : fancy cars, big mansions, expensive clothes, or a lavish lifestyle. But, as for me, the real luxuries in life are : * Slow gentle mornings * Peace of mind * Night’s sleep calm and "boring" … Continue reading The Real Luxuries in Life
Do you still remember MTV's reality show "The Hills"? Interesting show, isn't it? Even though there a pros and cons about whether it was scripted or not, it doesn't matter. The fact is that the show was a huge success. Of course, the success came in one package with the stars themselves, two of them … Continue reading The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and A Stoic, once said: "It never ceases to amaze me: we all loves ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own." If I really want to get into what he meant by that statement, I think he's picking up on something deep about … Continue reading Why Your Opinion Matters More Than Others’
