I feel as though as I\u2019ve gotten older, I don\u2019t really spend money on much these days. I\u2019m not entirely sure why, but I don\u2019t really enjoy shopping. I know that a lot of people go shopping to make themselves feel better but I don\u2019t find any solace<\/u> walking around a department store or fighting with thousands of people in a shopping area like Ginza or Omotesando. I usually only go shopping if I have a purpose like buying a new pair of jeans or a jacket for winter. Now don\u2019t get me wrong, I sometimes see people wearing a cool pair of shoes and think to myself, \u2018I wish I had those\u2019. The only other time you will find me shopping is when I have a girlfriend, which I do not have at the moment.<\/p>\n
Obviously most of my money is spent on daily life and things such as rent, bills<\/u> and food, etc. Living in Tokyo is expensive and the area I live in, even more so. I dread<\/u> the feeling each month of spending my hard earned money on rent but of course, everyone needs a place to sleep. I choose where I live so I must accept the price and I think it\u2019s worth it, but it still hurts. Being located in a convenient area is more important than cost, for me anyway. Each person has to decide what their priorities are.<\/p>\n
So let\u2019s get to what I splurge<\/u> money on. There\u2019s only one thing that I splurge on and I don\u2019t even consider it splurging. It\u2019s more like a hobby that I do with my friends. If you haven\u2019t already guessed, it\u2019s alcohol. Yes, booze is my splurge. For me, drinking alcohol is relaxing and fun but it is more than just that. It\u2019s the social aspect<\/u> that I enjoy the most. Previous girlfriends have never understood why I like drinking so much. They thought it was a waste of time but I know better. Think about this, many people love sitting in cafes and think it\u2019s a great way to spend an afternoon. I couldn\u2019t think of anything more boring. I do enjoy a good cup of coffee but have never had a decent one in Japan. Caf\u00e9s are amazing in Australia if you haven\u2019t been, and we have some original drinks that you can\u2019t find here. You should try one if you get the chance.<\/p>\n
Meeting friends at a bar or even in a park is what I enjoy. Having a chat and a few drinks is what I love and I\u2019m happy to splurge on that. Back in Australia, we\u2019re not allowed to drink in public like in Japan so that\u2019s one reason why I like living here. There are exceptions<\/u>, like having a barbeque, but there is so much freedom when drinking in Tokyo. I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to thank the Japanese government for this. Some of the best days, or nights, have been spent outside in our private beer garden. That\u2019s how I see the local park near the station where I live. We have picnic tables, a supermarket, a convenience store and public toilets. Heaven, in my mind. I\u2019ll continue through the summer, but have to get past the wet season first. Noooo!!!!<\/p>\n
Peter<\/p>\n
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\nVocabulary<\/b><\/p>\n
splurge (v) \u2013 to spend money freely or extravagantly
\nsolace (n) - comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness
\nbill (n) - a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
\ndread (v) \u2013 to anticipate with great apprehension or fear
\naspect (n) - a particular part or feature of something
\nexception (n) - a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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