Tuesday, June 07, 2005

The Seduction of Spoiling Yourself(7th June 2005)

Yesterday, I had a good time selling stocks that I had nibbled at after they plunged due to (others') margin calls. Today I found out that, on a contra basis, I had made RM489.75 yesterday alone, without having to pay a single cent for a share of stock. So I decided to treat myself to a mini holiday at a 5-star hotel in Johor Bahru, where I go online regularly at Starbucks.

I hate the fucking food there but I love the downloading speeds. Yesterday alone, I downloaded almost 980MB, including a 3 hour documentary called 'The Corporation'. And I finished downloading ABC's coverage of the Men's All-around competition at the '97 World Championships.

As at time of writing, I have made approximately enough today(by reducing my stake in Tanamas by 3,000 at 61.5 cents after buying at 53 cents) to just cover my expenses for, perhaps(I haven't decided yet), another night at the hotel.


This is extravagance that is rather alien to my true nature, but at least I realise how otherwise sane folk end up inundated in debt(credit card, property, vehicle loan, you name it!).

Where formal education falls short: Singaporeans look good on paper, education-wise but when it comes to their finances, they might as well have the intellect of armadillos, or be born in the planet Zoo-zoo!

As for me, I have S$ 32 000 in the bank so I'm no in a terrible financial shape. However, I musn't let my flush feeling turn me into a helium-head!


On the downloading front, I have finished downloading the French International 2005, as well as a BBC documentary(love those!) called 'The Power of Nightmares'.

Today, business is a little slow, with only 410MB downloaded since 12 20 pm.

But I'm downloading some good stuff, so I'm not complaining.

As of today, my contra profits from the past 10 days total over RM1 000, and I'm rather pleased with myself! Of course, another 600-700 on top of that comes from profits on shares already paid for.

I read the blog of a former paramour today, and realise that that person has suffered exactly what I cursed him with. The viciousness of the language! Makes me glad I didn't stay with him!!

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