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Decisions to Be Made

I've a lot to think about recently. First off is a personal decision about spending money. Since I am trying to survive here in HK I should be smart and save as much money as I can. Living a simple life so to speak. My father has pushed this, and I should know better but maybe I am just weak as a person. It has been difficult saying no to all the situtations that come up. Friends inviting me to go out, clubbing, karaoke, even to go eating. Hong Kong can be a lonely place for me if I need to always say no to my friends here. I hate it, but I can't affoard to live like other people.

In fact, I am not like everyone else. I should keep my goals in mind but living in a place that is filled with consumption I get swept along.

Take buying a cell phone. My mind has pretty much decided on the Sharp 703 SH. The price has gone up recently ever since they figured out how to fully unlock the phone. After my extensive research I've concluded in the short run that buying a phone from Japan is too much of a hassel. Thanks to Stephanie, Yoji, and Akira for putting the time and effort into finding information for me. Basically the phones are all on contract if you want a good price. Yahoo auctions has a few posted both of the 903 SH and the 703 SH. The price is better than buying it in Hong Kong, but probably just as much of a hassel. I'm tempted to buy this week because Sai was looking into getting a phone as well. I figured if Sai, My brother, and I all decided to get a phone at the same time we have some power to bargin. I'm actually speaking with Sai right now and he just might end up buying it in Pacific mall since the price is about the same.

I just got home after a meetup with Kevin and Henry down in TST. It has been a productive night and it has left me with many questions. We've started to sketch out our design for a business. We talked a lot tonight and there is a solid plan forming, but it will push me to take that first step. That risk, can I leave this comfortable environment to live in a totally new location that I had never planned to live in before? Kevin is a good mentor so far, his business sense is keen and I look forward to doing business with him and Henry. But, decisions about my future need to be made.

posted by Tempest7 @ 02:45