I can't go with my friends because of money
By gi2h_san
@gi2h_san (162)
Indonesia
December 10, 2010 1:03am CST
hy guys..
i wanna tell you somehing and also ask your opinion about thiss...
lately my classmates went to recreation center. and it needs much money to enter taht place. im now live far away from my parents since i have to continue my sudy. because of that, i have to be careful to spend money..
when i wanna spend money, i always remember how my dad have to work hard to get money,, to fullfill my needing.. so i decided not to go with my classmates. and now my friends is talking about what happened when they went to the recreation. so i feel a litle bit upset now because i cant go with them.
what do you think about it???
14 responses
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
10 Dec 10
It is normal for people to talk about what they just experienced. Don't take it personally they will lose interest in that topic soon and most of the stories are exaggerated anyway.
It's good to know you have your priorities right. Don't worry about not being able to go now, when you finish your studies you will have enough money and to go whenever you want.
But don't get upset, rather listen to them and learn s much about the recreation place from them so that when you do visit the place, you'd know what to do there
@littleyuu (60)
•
10 Dec 10
Can't agree more. You don't have to worry about now. When you finish your study, you will be able to earn the money and go anywhere you want. Just listen to them and prepare for the future:) I'm sure you will be able to.
@saizo6 (2199)
• United States
11 Dec 10
Its understanding that you'll feel left out when your friend went out and had a good time. But I have to give you props for having your priorities straight. I know a lot of people who would have chosen to go anyways even when they knew that they are tight on money. I'm glad that you appreciate your father's hard work. Some kids just don't care about things like that. They only think about having a good time.
@stylewaves (1060)
• India
10 Dec 10
i am also a lot similar to you , my friends used to call me for being to a party or to a function , i wont go since i wont own that much money , even though they will tell that, they will pay the money .
@fl0rencia (414)
• Philippines
10 Dec 10
I think you just did right. Since you are short in money you should really keep that well and watch yourself with spending. It's not the end of the world if you can't go with them. Just let it pass and you'll they'll forget it soon. Hahaha. But it's true. And of course, there will be a lot more gathering to come so you should just save more money if you really want to join them next time. Or if you want to have money for things like that, take a part-time job or earn extra money online like what you're doing here in mylot. Just sort things out and it will be fine. :)
@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
10 Dec 10
It's normal to be upset but set your priorities first, as you have mentioned your father work hard for the money you get, so spend it wisely...you are still young, when you have money from your own pocket then you can go wherever recreational centers you would want to visit...
Study first but if you really want then look for ways to earn if you want to be able to go with your friends......
Study first but if you really want then look for ways to earn if you want to be able to go with your friends......
@eLsMarie (4346)
• Philippines
10 Dec 10
Since they were your friends, you should understand that during the peak of their happiness or whatever they tend to be extremely expressive. If you can't handle them talking, better tell them that you're not comfortable and better tell them the truth to why you can't hangout with them. They'll understand for sure.
@Rhazelle (356)
• Canada
10 Dec 10
don't worry about it, you made the right choice
so they blew a whole bunch of money for a small bit of entertainment
they'll forget about it in a few days probably
next time just make it more known to your friends that you are on a budget and they should be respectful of that and probably choose something within your budget when you guys go out
@redmaryjane (891)
• United States
10 Dec 10
I know how you feel, and this cannot be avoided at all. The best you can do is feel happy for them for experiencing something. You can't feel bad all the time. At least be eager to find out what happened.
@alfie_caedo9 (53)
• Philippines
10 Dec 10
what you did was absolutely the right thing to do because you have considered the efforts of your parents who earned it in a hard way, who did everything just to send you to school. It is very hard to earn money nowadays but very easy to waste!!
I salute you for that because you have used your mind. Who cares if you were not there with your friends so don't be upset :)
@angeline1 (144)
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10 Dec 10
I advised you that you don't use or spend your money anywhere.You just finish your studies.That's important.You should trust your parents and family.You should use your money wisey.
@exeesFreyr (62)
• Iceland
10 Dec 10
i think this is pretty much what almost every kid goes trough does not matter if its money or what ever i think we all experience what your going trough what i would do is just tell your friends that your a bit short on money maybe they will under stand so you start doing stuff that does not cost a lot of money
and who knows maybe they will help you out with some money :P
