On Valentines Day

Prices of chocolates, flowers, romantic dinners and wine increase by at least 50% every February 14. I have always been adamant about not celebrating Valentines day outside the house where couples will practically be robbed by themselves and the consumerist culture brought about by cupid. I think that it is an unessential holiday because making love should not only be made special once a year but all through out it. Don't get me wrong, I do get how couples would want to celebrate this special day, but to expense money more than what its worth because of the scarcity that that special day of love has made - is simply wrong. I would rather just chill at home, watch a movie, cook for my love, and enjoy the day not having to pay overpriced things. In addition, you'll not only pay for overpriced gifts but you'll also have to brave the traffic in the city and go through the difficulty of finding parking spaces on some establishments. 

Couples can always have their own romantic days anytime without being overpriced. Of course if the couple can afford to expense their romantic day, then by all means they can do so. The only thing that I'd like to point out is that paying so much more for the real market value of something, for me is not worth it. Happy Valentines Day, everyday, lovers! :)

Finance and Happines

I recently read in a financial book that our personal happiness is directly connected to our financial health, more than so than our physical, emotional and personal outlook, as our financial health supersedes these things. Come to think of it, it does bear some truth to it. I try looking at it from that point of view and how people say that money can't buy happiness,but the truth of the matter is that almost all things in life needs money to function. Love can't be bought, but it also needs money to prosper and grow, without money love will falter because of all the physical needs the people in the relationship needs. Peace of mind will come if all your personal needs are met, which needs money. Physical health can be achieved without much money involved, but if you want to maintain and continue existence in the world healthily, you will need the help of money to buy healthy food, medicines, supplements, etc. 

What I am trying to point out is that we all need money to somehow help us become happier in our lives. We do not need a lot of money to be happy, just enough for us to maintain a healthy, comfortable, secure, and simple lifestyle. So if you are thinking that you do not need money to be happy, then you are wrong. Live below your means, save, invest, and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of our most prized possession, our lives and our relationships.