this post was submitted on 03 Aug 2023
7 points (100.0% liked)
Melbourne
1847 readers
51 users here now
This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.
The focus of our discussions is based around things that effect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.
Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)
Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
If you had $5000 to spend on yourself what would you spend it on? Not including bills nor can you give it away. Totally self indulgent. I'd go straight to the book shop, then the pub and then uber home with my books.
Years ago I did a huge trip from Melbourne to the tip top of Cape York, I'd add the 5k to my savings and do the whole trip over again. This time I'd stay longer in Cooktown, a town which I fell in love with on my trip.
That's pretty cool.
Easily best month of my life! I've done a few remote trips but the top of Cape York was easily my favourite.
A friend of mine now manages the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. Best decision he's ever made.
Books definitely. Then a new guitar and toys for my spoiled cat.
Lots of catnip.
I would get someone in to do housework for 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Then with the rest of the money pay for 2x driving lessons and some tafe courses. Will study and read on the 3 days off . The house will be pretty clean and tidy for months so work will be reduced and I'll be worry free . Can read and study .
That's a really good idea. So I'm guessing you've got your learner's permit?
Camera. Probably a Sony A7.
$5000 would buy a lot of books.
Yes. How good would that be to be able to buy what you want without a second thought?
It sounds good in theory, but it's not even real money and I'm paralysed with indecision about how to spend it I've already had second, third, and fourth thoughts 🤣
Stuff? Where would I even put stuff. And I have so many books I haven't started it would just stress me to get more.
It's a tough call. We need a new fridge; the one I've got now is the same fridge we had before the kids came along (12 years ago!) and it's a good size for 2 people only. A blender would be nice instead of using the Nutribullet for everything. Also a proper mixer/beater. I'm long overdue for some new saucepans. I actually really need new couches for the lounge room as the old ones are so tatty looking and worn out, they're a disgrace 😔
Little bit at a time mate. I still have my second hand table that I've had for 25 years. My couches are 18 years old. Due for new ones too. I don't know what else to say other than I hope things get better for you.
Yeah I got a bit excited for a minute there! Just about all of my furniture is second hand or found on hard rubbish and spruced up a bit, and tbh I don't mind it too much. There's a very particular satisfaction to be had from furnishing your abode for bugger all money. New couches would be great for a change, but one advantage is not going mental at the kids for spilling something because the furniture is worn to start with. I can think about it more when they get older. May we both one day have new couches! Raises glass gesture
Hear hear to new couches some day 🍺
It'll pay for a good percentage of the veneers I wanna treat myself to :)
New clothes. Fancy tinned fish. Fancy alcohol. Bunch of nice steaks. New phone. New laptop.
Fancy tinned fish 😂 like this canned fish
Like this https://www.amazon.com/Ortiz-Ventresca-White-Belly-110-Grams/dp/B004OHGOY6 🤤
Noice. I think I want to try it too.