Many people are making their list of needs and wants.  Maybe before the year starts, they have a list of things they want to have and own.  They will save for it and once they reach the price, they will buy it right away.

I have my own list too.  But its a list of what I should NOT buy for 2008.  I wont buy them since they are just my wants.  I wont buy them since I already own one and not interested in an upgrade.  I wont buy them since I cant afford it yet.

1.  Digital Camera - I want to have an Olympus 750SW camera.  It’s the one that can be used underwater.  I love swimming and snorkling and this camera is perfect for me.  But I already have a digital camera, a basic Canon A430.  So I don’t want to buy one yet.  But it got busted lately so I might have to bring this back to my wishlist.

2.  Digital SLR Camera - Many people are convincing me to get one.  I know I can make good shots with an SLR.  But I don’t want to make photography a hobby yet.  I should finish my thesis first, finish the wedding preperations and the wedding itself, do more ambigrams, and finish my paintings and sketches.  Once I can say I have accomplished my other hobbies, then I can start photography.

3.  Music Player - The new Ipod Touch is really tempting.  But I wont get one.  I am contented with my 1Gb Creative NuVo.

4.  Cellphone upgrade - Cellphones today have gone a long way.  Getting a new one can save me money since it will have a camera, a music player, pocket organizer and even an ebook reader.  But no.  I have made a pledge that my cellphone will be with me for the next 3 years.  I might get a new one for a retention plan with Smart but I would sell it.  Hehehe.

5.  PDA Phone - This is always in my list.  I really love to get one.  A PDA phone is a great solution to a bulky pocket.  My heart would stop whenever I see the new O2 phone models.  Palm had a huge price slash in it Treo 750 the last time.  But same as item 4, I will delay buying this one.

6.  Clothes - Last year, I had a wardrobe overhaul.  I made several purchases for shirts, pants, and shoes.  Thanks to my piggy bank.  At least I would buy one clothing every month.  This year, I will put a limit to it.  I know I need to buy a new running shoes, a black formal shoes and dress pants.  That’s it.  I should not buy shirts as well.  But well see.  I get impulsive when there is a sale on my favorite stores.

7.  5.1 Surround Speaker System - I have been setting my eyes on this one for years.  I love the crisp and the heart thumping sound of a Pioneer Sound System.  I even printed out a catalogue and had it hung in my room.  But until I can afford buying original DVDs will I buy this kind of monsters.  You won’t appreciate a 5.1 unless you buy original DVDs.

8.  A condo unit - This is quite a fad in the metro.  Having a unit is like a status symbol of a successful yuppie earning way up in the food chain.  I wont buy this for the simple reason, that I cant afford it.

As I intend to be frugal for the year, I would expect this list to go on.  Now that I wrote them down, I should print this page and put it in my pocket.  I guess I should be reminded of what I wrote here everytime I go to the malls.

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