The Bottom Line
Don't be afraid of being called 'cheap.' Thrift is a virtue. Save your money.

In Detail
When it comes to your finances, you cannot let your reputation come before your bank account. If you are afraid of being called 'cheap,' you need to get over it. The people who toss those types of terms around are the same people who are deep in debt, so what do they know about money matters? Being thriftier will help you increase your cash flow and decrease your stress level, so create a tighter budget and ignore what people say about your spending habits.

So... I guess this is a sign. Better start getting tight on myself and quit thinking I've lots of cash to spare for my endless shopping sprees.

BUT HOW?!?!?! I'm forever stuck on the mentality that 'I don't want to go home empty handed'. And come this Tuesday, I'll be blowing quite a sum in Chinatown for the revamped LeLittleShop. (footnote : Le Little Shop is revamping. stay tuned!)

=( Shopping's been so fun and spiritually engaging.
I'm always a tad more happy whenever I come home with a bag/bags of new stuff. Although it hurts on my pockets, it satisfies my errrr... soul.

Blarghh but I know this gotta end.. Else I'd be a pauper in no time, with no money for business-making, no money for food and catching up with friends, no money for rainy days, no money for friends' birthdays, no money for baby's birthday in 7mths. Boohoohoo.

I so need to get my ass on being plain and dull Regina, all books and no play.
Saves money anyway. (ohhh it rhymed. )

Shall go to my personal financial planner for help! =)