Money Matters

Ok. don't panic. Don't panic. It's only a credit card bill. It's a piece of paper; a few numbers. I mean, just how scary can a few numbers be? We see numbers in our life all the time. I mean ALL the time.

I plonk myself on the sofa, made myself a hot coffee and breathe deeply and stare at the thick envelope. It's only a piece of paper, I tell myself for the thousandth and one time. I have maintain the numbers pretty well. I mean how much can i spend? It should be approximately $200. I think.

Or maybe $300? Went KBox with bunch and how much can WE sing... then there is Dad's birthday Celebration at Sakae... I mean its my DAD's birthday. Everyone deserve a nice birthday celebration. It is for someone who brought me up... .So i think.. Thats it!! I didnt event buy anything for myself. I even congratulate mysefl for not particpating in the GSS!!

I am beaming side to side and very happy that the next month will be a better month albeit the fact that the company is late in bonus payout. I was even elated that I made a very smart choice of not buying the Sony Bravia 40" at $2133.

My happiness was shortlived. My dad just emerged from the door and dropped a couple of envelopes on my lap. One is green and the other is red. I have no loyalty to any of the telecommunication subscriber here. My smile slowly turned gaut and my heart suddenly beat faster..... *Chill Honey, Chill.. you go through this every month.

My credit card bill is black with ink. A series of familiar names rushes past my eyes. GV movie bill, K Box, Sakae Sushi, Reds Hairdresser - $180 (why on earth do I allow my head to be treated that expensive?!), Orange (what is this?!) oh It must be scam!! I must be victimised by someone who use my credit card..... Oh i recall now. Its the black top that i bought as it caught a hole one Sunday. Wasnt the bill like last month?

The Bill glares at $568! And I thought it was $300. My Red & Green Bill states $150. Ok, so my damage is $718 for this month. Since I am fasting this July, i think i can still get by with whatever is left. Just as I was about to tabulate the sums and count the amount of rice I am about to consume, the cabs that I fondly can use, I noticed IRAS SCREAMING at me.

That's it! The only consolation is that GST relief package is coming in BUT that is $200. Big harry deal!

The other side of the family

I have gotten well with the other side of the family well so far. To show that my mum has brought me up well, I brought warm egg tarts and was pleasantly greeted with handshake and beaming smiles. We had our little chats and I could see that the parents are well pleased with me as of now. His dad is such a dear. After I pointed out that Sweets do not like to eat fruits and fruits are supposedly good for us, his dad has now instilled a new habit of buying fruits everyday. He even calls him up to remind him to have his intake of fruits during lunch time.

In church camp, I could see that his mum is looking out for us during meals time, to have some casual chats with us whenever possible. His dad was offering to buy snacks for me to bring home to my mum. I sense sparks and gunfire when I reach home and told my mum about it. Apparently she was unhappy that I did not call home and said words to spat on me. Managing two families – I could feel it starting to surface.