Chris1979's Journal, 13 September 2010

Great with the no spend. You know Chris I'm sure you've been told a million times that it's not what you have or don't have but the way you carry yourself. I know it's hard when you think that others are judging you or making you feel less than you are. I always just raise my head up high and not worry about what anyone else is thinking, wearing or doing. Try it. It really works. Class cannot be bought. It just is! Glad you got out of there quickly and hope you get all of your school work caught up. 

I have no use for people who judge others based on what they can purchase. I see this type of behavior as a thin veneer to hide who they really are. So you have $1500 to buy a handbag. BFD. Just shows that they have no appreciation of money and the good things it can actually do for them and others.  

Hate people like that!!! Money doesn't buy happiness and it doesn't buy class either!!!! I'm definetely checking out your blog!!!!! And I'm glad your pup enjoyed the steak!! Too bad you had to clean it up though!! Ugh!! 

I AGREE RJenkins... even if I had that kind of $ I would use it to help people, not decorate myself like a trophy wife. :) 

I would be considered "successful" in that I started a business 20 years ago that is doing very well. Because I grew up "poor" and have been so for most of my adult life, it has given me a different perspective. One of my greatest joys is that my 5 year old car (the first new car I ever bought for myself) just passed 140,000 miles and I think there is a good shot at getting 200,000 out of it! This makes me happy because I hate car payments and even though I can pay cash for a new one, I hate spending money on things that depreciates in value over time. A car needs to get me from point a to point b and be reasonably reliable doing so. Because I don't spend money on what I consider frivolous stuff, I get to send my kids to a private school that costs $32k per year. While this is still selfish, I will do anything I can for my children. I also help others whenever I can, especially if I can do so without their knowledge. I find the hardest thing to do is help someone without taking credit from anyone. It is also the most rewarding.  

Whats the www. for your blog??? I went to the blog spot and that takes you to blogger.com and it wants you to sign up... not sure if I'm in the right place. PM it to me if you can't put it on here! 

And by the way, who cares how little you spend on your clothes - as long as you look good, it doesn't matter. I proudly tell anyone and everyone that I got this top, or those pants on the super sale rack - as long as I like them, and they make my ass look tight, I'm even happier that I didn't pay full price like some people! 

Momo I can't access it at work so I don't even know!!! I will PM you later tonight w/ it when I figure it out lol.  

Please post the blog address again!! i can't access it either!!!!  

Were you underdressed because you thought it was another type of party (casual)? If its just because of the name brands, who cares. If they were the snobby ones thinking that of you -you don't want them anyhow. heck, you don't have to deal w/ them ever again do you. I am wearing a $5 dollar dress today if that makes you feel better! lol (seriously) hey, HELP ME! I want to save all the money I can this month too (amoung others)! :/  

This reminds me of the time a girlfriend's parents invited us to some rich people's charity cocktail party. Something to do with republican rich women helping the poor. The only thing I remember is that I stood too close to the 2 story fireplace in the mansion and my $35 suit started to melt. I handled it by announcing loudly - "Hey, my suit is starting to melt." Needless to say my gf's parents were not enthused with my refreshing honesty. 

Lolololol... polyester I'm assuming? 

Feel good. I can't afford the crocs flip flops. I wear the Walmart $5 knock-offs. LOL.