Anyhow....
Earlier, my father had declared that I shall finance my own wedding if I were to elope one day. Usually, in the Malay community--at least, parents would contribute some--if not all, on their child's wedding reception. Some couples managed to finance their wedding reception on their own so hence--it seems, I'll be joining that group as well. Insyaallah.
I am proud to be independent but somehow I am starting to worry. Will I ever be able to raise money for that when I already have many financial responsibilities?
After finishing my studies, I shall be doing my **prays hard that my batch shall be exempted** Chambering, and if all goes well, I will further my career as a practicing lawyer. Insyaallah.
Lawyers are famous for their deep pockets but I do not count high hopes on that. Whatever it is, I'll be realist throughout this matter. After receiving my first pay check I'm sure I'll be left with hardly nothing to live throughout the month. Why?
- PTPTN is definitely going to start sucking up their rights. It's fine, but RM400 a month will definitely kill me. Bare in mind, I'm no student from local university, so my debt is waaaaaaay bigger than local uni students (so, hint2. shame on you for not paying.)
- Car - when I got back home, my parents told me that my car will be delayed to God-Knows-When. It was expected and I'm kinda angry with myself for being hopeful. I have troubled my family enough, it's time to stand up on my own. So, I have decided to just buy my own transportation myself. Maybe this shall be my good reason to buy a motorcycle. Weehoo!
- Housing Loan - Yep, I have a housing debt to pay but I have no home. It's my parents' and the torch must be passed down to their children. Another RM300-400 gone...
- Parents' Allowance - Obviously I have to give them some pocket money once I have started working. They have given me enough and it's time to give back--for life!
- Bills, etc - Well, I don't plan on renting a place of my own just yet...Unless I plan on working on some other states that is. (Too many lawyers in KL and Selangor)
- KWSP - Savings for my Golden year. That's a must, and no way- no how I'll give this to my children --unless I'm dead.
- Other Savings - Savings for rainy days. For emergencies such as medical expenses, or sacked from me job *gulp*
- Another Saving - For my own home, children etc.
- Skin Specialist - Yeah...it's a must!! Knowing men, I'm not marrying till my matters are solved.
- Misc - Food, gas, shopping expenses.
I decided to have my engagement (I am not going to say No to another ring) and nikah in one whole blow. If possible, even my wedding reception too. The reason? Well, my food cost can be cut down by half compared to those who have it separately. Genius? I think so too..Har-har. They say the essence of that special moments will be waste, but that's not really my concern as I'm the one who bears the financial cost. The moments on the bed are probably more special--I can soo imagine the awkwardness.
If I were to marry a rich man, I wouldn't have to worry about money that much, but let's be realistic. The possibility of me hitching with a loaded man is like the cloudy haze of KL.
So, it's decided, goodbye Bali trip with friends. I'm afraid that you're just my 'Want' and not my 'Need' ='(