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I came across a store where they offer a selection of kitchen and table accessories. It is refreshing, not to mention practical, to see so many beautiful objects for the home all in one place. I found some lovely things to set your breakfast table with, from salt and pepper shakers to sleek pitchers that keep both hot and cold temperatures constant. The citrus-squeezer in aluminum is both elegant and practical at the same time. Its simple design makes it easy to use and to clean afterward. The milk and sugar set are mini editions of coffee-maker and tea brewer. Nevertheless, I became interested to buy this wonderful kitchen and table accessories to set in my own table.

I am sure that ones my sister visited our house and found all of these in our dining room, she will definitely asked where she can find this stuff so that she can also have it.

One morning, I overheard my office mates’ conversation about the gifts they have to buy for their friends and love ones this holiday season. They were exchanging their ideas on what particular gift is good for the particular person. They noticed that I am not interested to share my ideas. Someone teased me that I have no plan of giving gifts for them. I just told them that it is not problem for me because I have a running list on Excel that I use and update every year, removing acquaintances I haven’t seen for a year or those who have moved away.They were amazed when I informed them that I categorize my list first by country to remind me of gifts or cards I have to send out. I also create different spreadsheets for the office, friends, and family. I also keep track of how much I spent the year before as a guide for assigning this year’s budget.

That way, at least on paper, I know how much I should set aside or save.

One Sunday morning, my former classmate in college visited me in my clinic. I wonder what brings her to me until she revealed her problem.
According to my friend, she wants her daughter to take a medicine course so that she will become a doctor like her and the entire family. However, her daughter decline the suggestion, instead, she took the Hotel and Restaurant Management course.She even disclosed that she can sent her to any exclusive school if she just obey her. I realized now that she wanted to know how did I convinced my daughter to follow my footstep. I just told her that maybe because we have the same interest.

I emphasized that money should never be a means to manipulate her daughter into staying in her shadow or continuing their legacy. Use their money to provide her daughter with a wealth of experiences that will help her develop into confident, responsible, and independent individuals ready to take on the world on her own.