SETTING A LIGHTER VIEW OF MY LIFE AT 28...

It is a Sunday and the first thing that pops into my head is -- "Should I purchase that Prada bag I lusted for in Paragon (mall) last night?". These days, I have been educating myself with stuff at the higher spectrum of fashion -- the luxurious indulgences of the cosmopolitan woman from bags, shoes, clothes, jewelries, accessories and make-ups. I have bought at least 3 fashion magazines a month, subscribed to a purse forum, visit the malls every week and read as much as I can about the season's collections and the timeless style must-have's. But these somewhat pleasure-seaking endeavors have served a purpose in my workaholic existence. They are some of the ways I cope with the stress and pressure from my job at the investment bank (which I still love until this time for giving me the means to fuel my brain and to sustain my comfortable lifestyle).
As of this time, here is my wishlist:
1) A Black Prada Leather Tote Bag
2) A Pair of Jimmy Choo Seattle Strappy Sandals
3) A Pair of Black Louboutin High-Heeled Pumps
4) A White Tod's Restyled 'D' Bag
5) A White Bottega Oxford Booties
6) A Tiffany 1-carat Princess Cut Diamond Pendant
7) A Cartier Mini Love Ring in White or Yellow Gold
8) A Two-Toned Cartier Santos Women's Watch or A Patek Aquanaut Men's Watch
9) A Classic Burberry Khaki Trench Coat
10) A Louis Vuitton Hard-Sided Cosmetic Case

Of course, they will remain as a wishlist at the moment as there will always be a guilty part of me, the conscience maybe, that will always remind me that there are more people who will benefit more on the money spent on these luxuries. I, on the other hand, have not found a way to give back to the society.
Seriously, being single and living a contented life at 28 is not anymore about having what I want (though you can more or less afford an indulgence once in a while). It has become a journey to becoming 'the more' of what I am right now with the resources (money, talent, job opportunities, bunch of loved ones and friends above all) at hand. For now, most of my responsibilities are still focused on myself -- improving my skills and learning as much as I can in my chosen field, enjoying my vacations with my family, rewarding myself with a shopping spree occassionally, and dreaming about how I can join the entertainment industry with an I.T. background...oooppppsss, that's another story.