Why Money Is Especially Important If You Don't Have It And Spending a Fortune In Vegas
What I love most about traveling is the fact that it totally broadens one's horizon.
The trip I'm currently on has taught me a lot about money.
If you scroll down my steemit blog you'll definitely find statements there like "money is not important", "the best things in life are free", etc.
Now I know: money only matters if you don't have enough of it.
Picture: @surfermarly in Vegas today (the one in the middle!! Just sayin' 😄)
Broadening Horizons
I've never burned so much money in such short period of time like I'm doing on my current vocational trip.
At places like New York (where I was last week) and Las Vegas (where I'm right now), only breathing seems to be free.
What really touched me in New York are the huge social differences.
Beggars and bankers. Fancy New Yorkers in their perfect suits running towards their air conditioned offices with a view close to homeless people asking for a dime.
I'll never forget these weird impressions.
My daily Caffe Latte at Starbucks is five times more expensive than the coffee I usually have at my local bar at home.
Five times!
How is it even possible to maintain a whole life at this standard?
Is the average salary of a regular citizen also five times higher than mine? Can't believe that.
Since I'm partly traveling alone I've got plenty of time to think about my experiences.
That money thing really kept me busy.
For the very first time since I moved to Canary Islands I believe that money is important after all.
Yes, waves are for free. At home I'm fully fulfilled with little pleasures.
However, going on adventure requires certain monetary power.
Money buys you freedom.
The more money you have, the more comfortable you are able to travel.
Time is expensive.
Especially when it is limited like on vacation. Every minute is valuable and should be wisely spent.
So why take the subway when I can get faster to my destination by cab? Why get myself dressed, walk down to the casino, stand in line for a table at a restaurant when I can use the hotel room service?
Money makes us lazy in the most appreciable sense.
Tomorrow I'll play poker at the casino where I'm staying right now.
Yip, that's going to be another expensive day
Compared to slot machines, at the poker table I'll have at least a small chance to win.
However, it's more about the kick, the stress and the adrenaline than actually about increasing my vacational budget.
Yes, I'll definitely wear a hoodie and sun glasses. Classic, haha!
If I burned even more money then it should be at least with style 😎
I've never appreciated having money. Now I do.
They say that you go on adventure and then get back home to find yourself there.
I believe you rather find yourself along the way.
Big hugs from crazy Vegas, steemians!
Marly -
"Money doesn't make you happy, but the lack of money makes you miserable."
If you were self sufficient you would not meed so much money to be happy. Farmers in the past had all the food they needed and did not have to rely so much on money. A full stomach is must for happinees.
Sure. But try to be a farmer in a city like Vegas... or New York or...
That rule may apply to people who are living in the outback. In modern society it's not enough to breath and eat.
Well said!
Correct!
Cool name bro!
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Nice stack! $2/$5 or $5/$10?
Yeah! I wanna have my tomorrow's stack look like this one!!! 😄👍
(((good luck vibes)))
Hey @surfermarly
It's me Frank no Cassidy!
:p
I was playing 2-5 PLO with a Rock! It is an awesome game
Good luck!
100% Upvote and resteem :-) Enjoy your time :-)
Thank you so much my friend!!! It's highly appreciated. Greetz from crazy Vegas ⭐️
This is my 1,000 post. Just letting you know. I keep my promises ;)
I hope you are having the best time in Vegas!! I can´t wait to hear everything about yesterday! So yeah, Im not that good dedicating posts but... yeah, my 1,000 post is for you. Thanks for being here. Thanks for crossing my path, or letting me cross yours.
Oh that one was cute!!! 😄 Thank you so much! I'm happy, too. Meeting great people is always the best way to spend time. Big hugs from crazy bling bling Vegas ⭐️
Advice from the best
Thats it!
Never seen this before. Great....lol
Hahahah word 😆👍
You said it all @surfermarly and I agree with your view points. We are here because @Steemit steemit gave us the chance onlike facebook to have a better shot at making money while we do what we admire (or even love ..you for example). Wish you more fun , be careful with the poker (do not play all your steem power), be safe and happy.
I fully agree! Steemit made this trip even possible, so I definitely recommend it as a "chance to get more freedom" to anybody who crosses my path 😉
Thanks for your lovely and ongoing support!!
Keep steeming my sufer lady..be safe, more success and powering up!!!!
Upvoted and resteemed :-) Hugs from Berlin :-)
Thank you so much guys!!! Your support is incredible and highly appreciated!!! 🙂
You are very welcome my dear @surfermarly :-)
Everything costs money and everything has a price. It can be done, but life is so much easier if you can spend.
Also, I couldn't help but see you sitting at the poker table like this!
Lol - that's pretty close to my real outfit (published in my latest post a couple of hours ago 😉👍)
Yeah I saw it! Hahahaha. Too bad you lost some money though ^^
Can't believe you're in my stomping grounds! Things are CRAZY expensive there...but best of luck at the poker tables :) Excalibur has some great games with some really weak players, although their poker room is pretty old/ depressing. Caesars is a nice of combo of good ambiance plus good game selection with some profitable games depending on who you're seated with. Hope you run good ;)
Thank you! Just posted about my first session.
I've been at the Aria and MGM Grand so far.
Caesars sounds interesting since I love the atmosphere there. Might try that one tomorrow - which is going to be my last day. So will try to leave this place with at least a small win in my pocket 😉
I can hear you! You look gorgeous in the pic with the ladies - this money thing in NY is what i never will understand, even London is cheaper where they have ridiculous prices - the difference between rich and power growing and growing - upvoted and resteemed
Yip, these differences are really heavy!
Thanks for your big support Uwe!!! It's highly appreciated as always... and thanks for the compliment (I was totally hangovered on it so your words count twice hahaha 😍)