I'm totally gonna spunk it on random stuff™
I'm in the group that had financially benefitted from the pandemic. I've been working full time as I'm a "front line worker" so I haven't seen a decrease in earnings. However, I have seen a significant reduction in my costs. No cinema, no eating out, less shopping and 'retail therapy' and due to sensible planning; my home costs are pretty static.
I've suffered from personal losses over the past few years and I have a new outlook in life. You truly can't 'take it with you'. I went into a retail store recently and was asking how they were doing. Their response was surprising; and germane to the topic at hand. They have been making a profit and seen an upturn in buisness because people have had holiday refunds and various cancellation of plans. They have been spending the money on more 'tangible' items and making those luxury purchases.
So, in that same vein. I'm gonna spunk it on random junk. I'm gonna turn this year around and push mysef to say yes to more things and try and life life a little more. Family has become more important and some friends have shown themselves to be real friends during a time of crisis so they will also be getting a little more love and attention in the future.
I haven't 'run the numbers' but Corona has put things into perspective. For me, the changes it has brought will be building more positive connections and a more care free attitude towards the future.
I'm in the group that had financially benefitted from the pandemic. I've been working full time as I'm a "front line worker" so I haven't seen a decrease in earnings. However, I have seen a significant reduction in my costs. No cinema, no eating out, less shopping and 'retail therapy' and due to sensible planning; my home costs are pretty static.
I've suffered from personal losses over the past few years and I have a new outlook in life. You truly can't 'take it with you'. I went into a retail store recently and was asking how they were doing. Their response was surprising; and germane to the topic at hand. They have been making a profit and seen an upturn in buisness because people have had holiday refunds and various cancellation of plans. They have been spending the money on more 'tangible' items and making those luxury purchases.
So, in that same vein. I'm gonna spunk it on random junk. I'm gonna turn this year around and push mysef to say yes to more things and try and life life a little more. Family has become more important and some friends have shown themselves to be real friends during a time of crisis so they will also be getting a little more love and attention in the future.
I haven't 'run the numbers' but Corona has put things into perspective. For me, the changes it has brought will be building more positive connections and a more care free attitude towards the future.