So the other day I was sitting there thinking about my financial situation. It's unbelievable how little money I have given that I don't spend it. I came back from Paris down about $500-600, even though I had everything paid for me while I was in Germany and in Paris I had €230 for four nights hotel/apartment and other than that I didn't buy any durable goods (vs. everyone else who bought $150 shirts and shit). I mean, thinking about my spending habits there's not much to suggest I would go through money very quickly:
1) I have never paid money for alcohol.
2) I have never paid money for illicit drugs.
3) I have never bought jeans for more than $50, a shirt for more than $65, and my Brooks Brothers suit I managed to only pay $210 for (it was $420 but when I got the cash register they charged me only half...apparently they don't tell you about their sales until you've already decided you will buy a suit for a higher price...nice business). In other words, I don't spend much money on clothes (yes, it shows, NEHHHH).
4) I don't go out to eat much at all.
5) I have never had a girlfriend (which is obviously worth spending money on, but it can be a drain).


I technically wasn't paid last summer and I don't work during the school year, so I suppose that's the reason why I feel as though I have very little money (which at this point equals basically my signing bonus + about $400). So I'm not broke, but Christ, I'm feeling a little pinched. I haven't spent any money on DVDs (about 50 or so, none of which I watch much) or die-cast model cars this year, but I think it's safe to say far too much of my money has been spent on those items over the last couple years.
I think I've made a lot of progress in my toy car collecting: I haven't bought one in about 7 months. That said, I still have way too many:
1992 Ferrari 456 GTM (blue)
1993 Ferrari 512 TR (red)
1994 Ferrari 512 M (black)
1995 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta (red)
1996 Ferrari 550 Maranello (red)
1996 Ferrari 550 Maranello (titanium)
1999 Ferrari 360 Modena (red)
2000 Ferrari 360 Spider (silver)
2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta (red)
2003 Lamborghini Murcielago (yellow)
1997 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage (British racing green)
1999 Porsche 911 Turbo (silver)
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (silver)
2002 Mercedes C230 Kompressor (silver)
2002 Mercedes SL500 (black)

Wow, I need a life.