Money

Nov 04, 2005 02:21

The source of much misery if nothing else. As long as I am not starving I really can`t see the point in adding to my wealth. I am quite happy making money and spending it on a school for girls in Peru, this leads to endless rows with family who are convinced that it is necessary to buy a dress, buy a house, save it ( what for?) Why on earth amass ( Read more... )

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agtiger November 4 2005, 03:27:05 UTC
*raised eyebrow* To sock some away for periods when you're NOT able to earn, and still have to eat.

I was out of work for six months straight with a family to feed, and bills still to pay. Boy was I glad I had a reserve.

I used it all up, but my family ate, and the creditors weren't trying to sell my property to recoup their money.

That's MY best reason to amass heaps of the stuff. Money can't buy happiness, but a lack of it can sure buy a heap of misery.

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