I just used my Raya 'bonus' to pay a traffic summons from 2015.
Why didn't I pay it earlier? Because I didn't have the money for it and felt too embarrassed to ask my father to lend me his money for a third summons that I received *laughs*
Instead, I vowed to myself that I would pay it with my own money once I worked; funnily enough, I kept forgetting to do it until today. And I thought, "What better way to use the extra money the government gave me, than to fulfill what is due to said government?"
So... Yeah.
Why did I get the summon? Honestly, I didn't know the speed limit changed in that area, and suddenly there was a flash of light. It wasn't an area I frequented. Oops. I think I was even talking to a friend at that time, so I was preoccupied.
Anyway... This is a weird topic to blog about, it seems, but my message is this: If you have something pending, and you have the money to pay for it, then pay for that first instead of things that you want. Like, I could have used the RM 300+ for extra books, which I always want, but I didn't. I also wanted to save the money for my wedding, but I couldn't.
Don't talk about baju raya; I won't get new clothes unless I really have to, and it's not like I can really celebrate raya this year. Haha.
Plus... When Raya season comes, there will be a barrage of things I feel that I need, especially now that I'm earning my own money. Kuih raya (like I would even have open houses, those things are for ME), raya apparel, Corelle dinnerware... Whut?
It's very difficult to be on social media and abstain myself from looking through various shopping catalogues- when I have the time, that is. Even gaming laptops have special prices this season! If I had the money, I'm not entirely sure I would be able to resist!
But you know. All I need to do is close the tab for that particular product, and think to myself: Do I really need a Corelle dinnerware set to survive when I can buy plates, bowls and mugs for a small fraction of the price in the supermarket? Sure Corelle sets are famed for their resistance to breakage, but how often do I break my plates or mugs? The answer is probably once in a few years. And replacing them is still cheaper.
Same goes for baju raya- once I wear it often enough, the novelty wears off and it becomes just another piece of clothing.
And books... Well, books are another different thing entirely. I can't say the same about them, but I can talk myself out of splurging for them online most of the time.
Instead, how about being responsible, or using the money for other people?
Being charitable is something that never gets old. There will always be people who need help, and that satisfaction you get doing charity, that is a feeling normal humans will rarely get enough of. Not to mention, it is an investment for the afterlife, and every little bit helps. But even if you don't believe in such things, think of how you would want the world to be for your children and grandchildren. If there was an important lesson I learned in my life, it is the fact that law of attraction does exist. When I do good and feel good, good things tend to come my way sooner rather than later. Different beliefs and languages just have different names for it.
Giving to your parents: Social obligation where I'm from, AND a form of charity. Double yay!
Fulfill your obligations.
The rewards will come your way soon enough!
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