Over the years I’ve spend on ton of cash on things that didn’t provide value. I can’t offer that list today because that’s an entirely new set of blogposts which I’m sure I’ll cover at some point 🙂 As I become more financially aware about what I spend my money on I find I’m wasting less money; which is a great thing. Value for money is an important principle to me. In the name of value, some things in life are definitely worth splurging on; I get value for money from different sources. For today’s post I’ll share some specific things I enjoy spending my money on and have little regrets in doing so.
Dining Out
For special occasions, this is a no-brainer for me. I’m no foodie or wine connoisseur but I enjoy a great meal paired with some tasty grapes now and again to celebrate something. Dining out every week is definitely not my thing. I can’t afford it first of all and secondly I’m too money conscious (cheap) for that. Because I don’t dine out all the time I have no problem spending my cash on a nice meal at a good restaurant every few months since I consider this evening out as an experience or a reward.
Travelling
In my former life, I might have been a gypsy. I love to travel and try to do so for pleasure as much as I can afford it. Seeing new places and meeting new people is a rewarding experience for me and I suspect it always will be. Over the last decade, I’ve been very fortunate to travel to countries like Cuba, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Costa Rica and many U.S. states on vacations. I don’t regret spending that money on those experiences for a second. Travel has enriched my life and given me tons of perspective I would never have otherwise gained. I can only hope as I age and become financially free I maintain my good health to visit many more lands I have yet to experience.
Buying a nice TV
I don’t watch an abundance of movies but I love sports. I can’t imagine not owning a decent cable package, with a decent TV at home that does not include The Golf Channel or access to NHL hockey for 8 months of the year. Forking over good money for nice big screen TV is well worth the cost in my opinion. Although watching the game(s) live is great, and I pay money for that as well, I do it infrequently because of the costs involved: the time to get to the game, the parking, the food and drink at the concessions not to mention the ticket prices themselves. For example, watching an NHL game in Ottawa, with all that factored in can easily cost about $100 per game in the cheap seats. If you want to sit closer to the action, the cost might be double or triple that amount, especially so during Round # 1 of the NHL playoffs right now. Live sport is awesome but I can still be a fan of my Ottawa Senators at home most nights, certainly when there are more pressing financial priorities this spring and summer around our house. There is only so much money to go around…
There isn’t a day that goes by that I regret getting my big screen TV and on the topic of my Ottawa Senators, I can’t wait for tonight’s game between my hometown team and the Montreal Canadiens. #GoSens!
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I don’t watch boatloads of tele but we splurged and gave up the tube for the biggest Smart TV I could find to fit over the fireplace last year and we love it. It also elminates clutter and opens up floor space. It’s a bit odd using it for Facebook, Skype, Twitter and You Tube but It’s been good fun. I’m sure TV’s will only become much more sophisticated over the years.
Nice. We don’t have a Smart TV but I heard they are pretty cool. I’m sure TVs will get much cooler in the years to come!
I love to spend money 🙂
3 years ago, we spent a lot of money to buy playoff tickets for both game 6 against Pittsburgh and Washington, the habs were on fire…. not like yesterday! hahaha!
Good luck with your SENS! but I’m sure the HABS will bounce back tomorrow! it’s war now;-) lol!
Ha, same!
I just returned from a trip to South Carolina actually. Always a good time. Life is short, you gotta live too.
GO SENS!!!! 🙂
I very much enjoy spending my money on things like dining out and travelling. I’ve never spent money on a TV, because I was gifted a great, flat screen LCD tv from my parents. Before that, we had really old TVs!
Yeah, if you don’t dine out very often…it is definitely a treat. As for travelling, there are few better experiences IMO. Thanks for the comment Daisy!