Since I’ve came back from NYC several days ago, I’ve had a chance to get a rough tally of how much I’ve spent.
The good thing is most of my spending went to “experiences” instead of “stuff.” I spent a small fortune on dining out. I don’t even want to know how much the total tab is… must be up there in the $600+ range… but the food was good. (Think steak, baked clams, prosciutto & melon, sushi, tea, scones, smoked salmon, mimosas, tiramisu, chocolate mousse, and many, MANY more helpings of deliciousness).
I also went to a day spa with a girlfriend ($160), took cabs from the airport to and from the city and whenever I was too tired to walk or it was too late to take the subway ($250+?), bought some work clothes ($130+), watched an off-Broadway play ($40), visited museums & went on tours ($80), got some decorative accessories & a pillow from flea markets ($45), purchased some good books ($35), etc. etc. etc.
Basically, I spent alot. But you know, I’m only in NYC once (well, at least for the near future). I’m also just really glad I at least saved SOME money from my first paycheck.
But uhm, no more spending like this now that I’m home.
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nice blog! and spending money on an experience is totally worth it. at least that’s how i rationalized my time in France…
stop by if you get they chance!
Glad you had a good time!
Wow! It sounds like you definitely got your fill from the NYC food scene!
Ah vacations. It’s easy to plan/budget for the hotel and airfare, but then you forget how much you have to spend while you’re there!
I am headed to the Bahamas for four days in September, and I know I’ll end up spending way more than I think I will…the good news is that the majority of my “entertainment” will be free and my transportation is taken care of. But food–and drinks of course–are going to be the big expenditure.
But I’m not going to regret it because I think that a key component of wealth is sharing it and spending it to increase your quality of life. Of course you have to accumulate it first…