[erika.march1993]

I like money because it gives me cute shoes and good food, but I'm not obsessed or a tightwad. My belief= you were born poor, you die poor (in term of money) life isn't all about making money. Its essential that you have enough and a little bit more to pay the bills and spend the rest on yourself and others, but I don't want to turn into someone whose too materialistic.

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its not that I believe that you should die poor, but what I'm saying is that you don't take that money with you when your dead.
But I believe that my belief shouldn't apply to everyone, this is just me.
Again, my opinion only applies to me.

[shining_star[:]

uh money
-______- what else does it mean to me?

[mz_imperfect]

Well, I admit that money isn't everything, but I definitely don't believe in your belief that if you were born poor, you should die poor. I think it's the American Dream and even a worldwide dream to rise up from poverty and there's nothing wrong with living in luxury at times. If you wanted to go that route and live with "essentials", then you wouldn't have more than a few pairs of clothes, a computer, etc. To me, if that we were going down that road, we'd be living back a hundred years ago. With the growing age and technology, if you don't 'catch up', then you're left behind.

And I feel as if it's fine to indulge ever so often. You only live once. Of course, have some savings as well in case of emergencies. You never know when the next disaster may happen. And also, the wealthy should give back to the community and the poor... but if everyone was poor and never strove to be wealthy or rich, how could they sympathize with us? I feel as if you're basically preaching to the poor to stay in their position and never inspire the poor to rise from their situation but instead stay there and wait for assistance.

I don't know... money isn't everything, but unfortunately, it does make the world go round. But definitely do not go for a job for the money because you'll always be miserable. Find a passion!

And I understand your feel that we shouldn't be too materialistic, but to me, I feel as if it's a black and white issue. We're all materialistic aren't we? The fact that we have internet, a computer, a TV, cable, earrings, those nice pairs of shoes, etc. Could we live without them? Sure, but we choose not to. *shrugs*

[silent8]

Its only useful to me for buying stuff, like i dont bother savin or anythin and it has no significance to me. Any money that i dont need i give it to my mum. Yeh i agree with you that there is more to life than making money, yes you need money to survive but there are wayy more important stuff in life. 'who knows you might die tomorrow so live life' is what i believe so if i see something i like i'll get it, i dont really care bout bein too materialistic as long as im happy! But im not like a shopaholic i can refrain from buying stuff and live without it

[andrewmoquin]

For me money is important when buying my personal needs like food, clothes and anything that I will be needing everyday. It is also important when I am traveling, I have to book and pay for a plane if I want to tour to other places. Though there are people who doesn't really value money, still it's very important to us 'coz we can't live without buying things that we need.

[Mentos]

You need money to survive. I find it as means to get my bare necessities.
It's not everything to me, but it does mean a lot.
That, and it buys a certain level of happiness.

I am definitely not one of those people who will sacrifice my happiness to get money-- i.e.: get a job a I really hate, but stay in it just because it pays me a lot of money. My friends are so unhappy with their majors right now, but the only thing that's motivating them are the big paychecks they might make in the future.

For me, it'd be nice to make a lot of money doing what I love, LOL. Everyone's dream.
But it's possible.

I have to shamefully admit, I am a bit materialistic, but I've gotten A LOT better as I got older.
But in high school and the first two years of college-- I was a brat. World riches was all that I cared about.

[daulism]

To me, money is survival.

[foldingvault]

Money means different things to me depending on my savings/income. As a student, money is an non-essential accessory. As an adult, I will think money is vital in keeping me off the streets and living comfortably. But, with excessive income, I'll have extra money as an "accessory".

Money is far from everything, more does not guarantee more happiness. It's all what you individually make of it. We must learn to cherish our resources to be truly satisfied with life...

At least, that's my 0.02.

[MissLadyBunny]

Money does not equal survival

Its your greed and natural need to live what keeps you living to make money. Lets face it if food didn't cost money and your basic needs were given to you for free then you wouldn't be so driven. You also wouldn't have much power or control. The importance of money is only view and judge by society standards. Without money we don't have a society or nations but with it we have wars and social class.

there are some countries that are worth the economic bloom but still suffer from hunger and poverty. Areas such as Africa, India and southeast Asia. Were the population numbers is some 20% are rich and 70% are poor. The poor work in factors making little only to feed their families. Money gives people a hope of better lives even though it promise nothing. Money gives people the hope of change for the next generation to reap from.

So money to me is an evil I must have in my life in order to establish an existence that will live for tomorrow. I don't want my kids struggle like I'm struggling now. I want them to reap my rewards but they to will have the constant worry about money. All I can do is provide the seeds from them to grow on. So if it mean going to school and working a job for the next 30 some plus years. So they can have food in their bellies and roof over their head then I'm willing to suffer that mundane way of living.

[nickynisa]

i need money... it's important for me.. i need to buy foods.. i need to pay the rent.. i need to buy other stuffs for living..
right now i need money to pay suju+dbsk photobook.. if malaysia is confirm in the ss501 asia tour list, i need to start saving money.. duhh.. i always dream of becoming rich..

[belle_kd1413]

Money is the heart/reason of why we are able to move forward.
Money=Civilization.

[whoamax]

My parents shower me with a good amount of money, and yes, I will admit that I take it for granted, but I don't go around spending it too often just because I really don't have anything to purchase. Money would probably mean so much more to me if I had a solid hobby or a certain interest that required large amounts of cash.

[ShadowMax76]

instead of trading my shoes for bread, i use silver/gold coins or plastic paper that is of worth because of it's trusted value in my country. [rofl. reading Spice and Wolf]

o_O' it's not any direct value to me, but it does have value to others.
that's why it's valuable to me. i can trade it for things i want/need.

_ but eh. i don't like the idea that people think money is what keeps people alive. food does. water does.

[eggball]

If a problem can be solved by money, then it's not a problem

My friend told me this today, classic I know,
but it kinda struck me hard.

[yours.truly.]

money makes the world go round. without it, where would we be? it gave us so much advances in society. it isn't as important as love but it is VERY important to me because i know without it, i would be miserable.

[*lyrynne*]

money is headache.
but it makes people happy.

[darker than black]

everything, when i have lota of $$, I'll end up having everything

[pangdauvang]

money=the root of all evil
that's what i think.
but its also power i think

[vangsweetie637]

money is important for it will give you what you need: shelter, food, survival, and even a life.
but money is also a powerful source of greed. it can be the basis of dominance over those who do not have the pleasure of enjoying money.

it's good and of course, bad. that's what i think

[chinchillables]

money = survival with benefits
no money = survival at greater measures and more health risks, lol.