Money + Eyeliner

After I got back from shopping with my friends at the mall I counted the money in my wallet to see how much I had left. Even though I only spent $14 on an actual thing - not food or the movie ticket - I still felt really bad that I spent money. I mean, I had planned on buying things, don't get me wrong, I had even made a list of the things I wanted, but what really bothered me is what I had spent my money on.

Eyeliner.

I spent $14 on green eyeliner that doesn't even look good on me. Honestly, it didn't look to great in the store either, but I was feeling really bad for the saleswoman and she had been so sweet to us... I couldn't just say no and leave her in the dust! Well, physically I could, but I'm horrible with guilt so I would have felt bad about it for the rest of the night.

Another curious thought is why do we put so much value to a piece of paper? Think about it. We're dealing with the same stuff that we write our homework on, that we draw masterpieces on, that we fold at the creases and create little origami birds, but in money's case it's just a different color with fancy writing and symbols. 

Just something to ponder...

-- Purple Boots --