Watch out!

This might sting for some of you.

I don’t really care.

What am I so huffy about with the P30,000 diver’s watch that my friend recently bought for himself? I’ll tell you.

1. I have an aunt who’s quite poor she visits me at home every Sunday to ask for some financial help. I wish I could give her more than P200.

2. The mothers we interview for our concept and post-ad researches each have a daily budget of only P200 maximum to spend for all the needs of her entire family of 5-6.

3. I once met a family for whom Jollibee is a special occasion treat, such as when one of the children finishes the school year with honors.

4. Once a year during our parish outreach program, I meet entire families who call the streets of Manila home.

And my friend isn’t even an effing diver! That makes the watch pure vanity. That’s okay. Vanities are fine for as long as they don’t come with such a huge price tag. Then it becomes a crime in my book.

And don’t even start with me on how a good watch is an investment. Anyone wants an investment? Just look around.