Hiya Readers,
It finally happened! I turned the big 30! This will sound ridiculous but I did not feel wonderful about this birthday... in fact, I may or may not have cried to my mother about it! Ha! Only a little bit pathetic!
But because I am a glass half full kinda gal, I decided to make myself feel better by eating lots of delicious homemade birthday cake and buying myself some pretties! I may be frugal but I have no reservations in celebrating when celebrating is due!
To make up for my purchases- thanks for asking- a beautiful leather wallet and a rose gold bangle- I put all my birthday money from my mum, husband and various family members (I am a very spoilt 30 year old) into shares. I do love buying shares- it makes me feel like a mature adult! I have the goal of compiling a little nest egg of blue chip shares. I see it as a birthday present that keeps on giving... and giving! Living on frugal terms isn't just about saving, it also includes using your current income to generate in some way shape or form passive income- now that's my kind of income!!
What I found completely bizarre, incredibly unfrugal and environmentally unfriendly was receiving a birthday card from my local politician! I love to see my tax payer dollars spent on birthday cards?! It's definitely not going to be as exciting when I receive my card from the Queen (King?!) when I turn 100! Ha!
I do not like birthday cards. Can you just say happy birthday and I love you and get it over with?! I feel they are a major waste and at $5 plus an incredibly unfrugal way to mark a birthday.
What are your thoughts on the birthday card debate?
Jen xx
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