by maj » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:28 pm
i have a weird way of spending money, i allocate money to a "project" in advance and that budget is firm (with exceptions for certain things but for the sake of example) everything gets planned out in advance and if something has to be taken away then it's extra savings for me, but if something is to be added it has to be cut. no exceptions. it's this which allows me to constantly build savings while indulging in my hobbies and i'm planning a last few cops before the summer freeze as i did last year which has left me with a dilemma.
back when i was first discovering i liked black clothes there was a certain few pics that stood out to me and they , i was like "damn that shit is amaze". the prices were always stupid and i never thought anyone could afford this shit, but roll on to 2014 and here i am faced with those two pieces which inspired me for months and led to the whole pursuit of looking dope; after a few months of all work and no play they're attainable. easy choice right? owning them feels like it has to be done, it makes logical sense because they're versatile with everything in my wardrobe, they bring something completely new and they hold great design but i can't help but feel that constant worry of "no one needs £300 jeans, no one". this is supported by the idea that i wear the geography baskets 5 times a month at most, if i buy more of the stuff will i really wear it? or will i just feel obliged to. i've said it before but mr owens is like that ex gf you keep going back to every once in a while for a fling and you know you shouldn't but you enjoy yourself, then it leaves you in this greasy film of regret as you slink away, but my word did it feel good in the moment.
then on the other hand what could i do with that money, what is the "opportunity cost"? for a start i could get the two faf polos i've been eyeing, i absolutely adore wearing the one i currently own and i know they'll add something to my wardrobe, on top of that i could replace my black jeans with some new fancy ones from uniqlo as i really love wearing them at the moment but they have blood from work and a bit of raw meat on which isn't cool, on top of this i could buy a set of stans to complete my 'perfect outfit which is a re-imagination of carty from away days but with raeburn instead of a kway. even with all this i'd still have enough left over to buy the absolutely fantastic raeburn track pants and the cpc nycra bomber from this season, that's essentially a whole new wardrobe! for the cost of two items! on the counter side to this, is more better? sure i'd have loads of great shit to wear but i'm already frozen for choice at the moment leaving me unable to get ready in the morning unless i've planned out days in advance, is the point coming where i have to limit what i buy to a few key high tier treasured items?
set out like this the the choice seems it has been made for me and i suppose it is really, but i can't help but feeling which ever option i choose at some point i wish i would have chose the other but i suppose that means i'll be happy with which ever way i go. of course there is an argument for "don't by either if you'll regret anything" but i don't think there will be any real regret here, more the grass is always greener.