My 'Kedekut' Genes
Apparently, that particular brand of jeans is touted to be so smooth and comfortable and uses high quality denim. That would be expected, right? You don’t pay close to a month’s salary (yeah, for many, that is) for a pair of denims with colour that runs with every wash or a pair so uncomfortable as to make you sit, walk and talk funny. And of course, with this price, it promises exclusivity somewhat.
And coming back to the issue of paying RM2,600 for a pair of denims, yeah…you would have guessed it. I will not pay. Number 1….gua no money…Number 2…..IF I have the money, I’d rather spend it somewhere else. And if I ever buy that pair of jeans…woooow…it would be the most expensive item in my whole wardrobe.
hmmmm....Let’s just say, if I actually do lose my marbles and went out to sign my life away for that pair of cool denims, I will need to get a matching top…a cute number with a price tag of RM500 or so. I will need a pair of top-brand shoes …okie, just sign on the dotted line for another couple of thousand ringgit, perhaps. And a new branded handbag to hang on the arm or to sling on the shoulder…I eyed one the other day…just about RM8000 a piece, I think. And to complete the look a new pair of shades…Oh yes…I remember the lady at the optometrist’s showing me a fabulous pair the other day…she said…”It’s cool….it’s chic…and it’s only RM2.500..” or was it RM3,500 she said? Sorry, I was not paying attention because I was busy holding up my jaw.
Sei lar….flicking the plastic and sign and sign and sign summore. Like this, I would have died a few deaths. Lucky thing, I have good nyonya genes…good ‘kedekut’ genes…original mia from Penang and have been trained since young to be careful with money and that have helped to keep my feet firmly on the ground. Thrift is the operative word in nyonya households. And I am not brand-conscious… it can be a RM5 a piece T-shirt or a RM50 pair of pants or a RM200-a-piece pencil skirt …most importantly, it has to be comfortable and that I look good in it. Like these very, very cheap T-shirts…..it’s so very, very comfy…gua sukaaaaa……
I bought 6 pieces of different colours!
48 Comments:
Money is not easy to earn leh. And we were not born with silver spoon in our mouths, hence we appreciate what we have and spend wisely :)
and the jeans wasn't for her ownself summore. *pengsan*
kids nowadays dunno how to appreciate money. duno how to earn but oredi spend like millionaire
How have you been keeping? So nice to see you here again.
Heard the oft repeated jokes about the 'Penang kedekuts'? Of how their 1 sen coin is bigger than the bullock-cart's wheel? hahahahah.....
You take care and have a nice day. :)
We are not born with silver spoons in our mouths but we were lovingly 'suap makan' by our mommas...that makes the difference...we turn out to be well-adjusted people. :)
I know you are very into gadgets...I remember reading LB somewhere...that you were looking to buy your 26th camera a few months back. hahahhahaa....
Ya lar....fully agree...RM2600 can buy me many pieces of Air Asia tickets liao.....
If boyfriend buy for her, lidat pun boleh tahan dengar sikit ler.
At first I bought only 1 piece...it's so comfy and after a couple of washes also it didn't go out of shape. Then I went to buy another 5 pieces. ^O^
Favourite colour is RED....:)
With expensive jeans then transform into Brad Pitt.
Err...with no jeans then become...become...errr...Brat Piss ar? hahhahaha....
To them kids...money just spouts from the ATM. I have seen a friend's teenage daughter carrying 'whatchamacalitbrand' handbag that costs the mom's 2 months salary...really pengasanssss, lidat.
I cannot afford and also I won't pay that much. There was once many, many moons ago, I paid a couple of hundreds for a pair of jeans and now, looking back, I am sure I was mad at that time. That pair of jeans, I think, is now lying somewhere deep in one of the cupboards.
hahahaa....maybe a good idea to buy the jeans after all....and to buy one size smaller to motivate myself to eat less so that can fit into it. :)
Betul cakap awak...it's mere small change to orang kaya-kaya who, to start with, buy things without looking at price tags. :)
To splurge on a pair of jeans or branded goods... sayang.
plus its not worth it to wear it in malaysia.
maybe, that guy just want to keep the jeans. after 10 years can sell to eBay or somtehing. collector's item. make more money. investment meh.
either way, the girl looses.
hey, i thought you're thrifty? sommore bought 6!!! That's extravagant oledi ooo :p
I also like to looks at branded stuffs but it is merely looking nia...no buying. :)
Same-same here.....gua rather spend on air tickets and mum-mums. :)
yeah...after 10 years when the jeans no longer fit, then can 'lelong' it off.
The 6 pieces that I bought? Oooh...semua cheap-cheap aje. :)
My daughter? Gua terus kasi cekik nia lar..hahhaha....
Fully agree with you...got money also no need to spend lidis.
RM15 for one nice and functional watch...and won't attract robbers summore!
Baju and seluar...you can get them tailored to suit your every whim and fancy.
And Happy Birthday to You!
Money cannot buy style, ya?
You sure RM2600 can get you a good piece? I thought your kind of guitars cost one arm and one leg. hahhahaa
may be I nut la if I go for it . kakkakk
how are u sory havn't been around to you for some time as u know very busy with wen and work ler xxxmiss u
Just have to control myself unless I wanna think of making friends with 'along'.
Debit cards...haven't tried them but heard about their features. Good hor?
hahahaha....no worries lar...Kylie will be well-trained by you.
Those cheap Ts...from those hypermarkets. :)
Guess for that girl...money comes from the tap. :)
hahahaha....tell Darrius this type mia girlfriend is bad for health.
A girlfriend with bottomless...bottomless pockets....
How have you been? I miss you. :)
Penangites are well-known for how they view a 1-sen coin...more busarrr than a bullock-cart wheel ya? hahahahaa....
Do I get a slice of the birthday cake? :)
I know...I know you have been very busy..what with year end holidays, Christmas round the corner as well as you tied up with being 'promoted' to be the big sista-in-law to Jon. Congrats to you too!
Ya, lar...no way man...to pay so much for a pair of jeans. With RM2600 and I add a little bit more, I may just get a cheap ticket to visit you. ^O^
first visit.. nice blog