Achievement Unlocked: Beren and Luthien

I finally have J.R.R. Tolkien's Beren and Luthien! T^T

I have eyed this earlier this year and have shied away upon seeing the hefty price. I was ready to scout again online for this book but someone got me this one. T^T My heart fluttered and crashed with happiness when I opened this Chritmas present from someone. This someone has never failed in helping me with my mundane wish list T^T. I'm still silently crying tears of joy. T^T

Actually, I don't even want to open it.... T^T

This is not yet opened. I don't want to, as of writing. XD

I can crash this, however, from my list of 2018 Mundane Wish List.

I should have done something like this in my previous posts,
screen capping my want-justification,
as the page is updated every now and then.
Don't you think so?

I will read definitely read this, don't worry. It's just that... it's so priceless that I can't even open it, even I am so excited to read it. T^T

It's still a few days before the year ends. There will still be more time to get the rest, or some of my 2018 Mundane Wishlist.

Three Questions I Ask Myself Before Buying

I always see sale advertisements right now whenever I open my Instagram account or just check on some tutorial videos on Youtube. I sometimes can't help but go with the craze. Especially right now that there's Christmas bonuses, 13th month pay, and so on. You just can't help it but consider buying everything on SALE, online or in-store!

Self-control is really up for a challenge,especially for this season. So, here are three questions I ask myself before buying anything, whether if it's Christmas season or not.

1.  I always ask my self, do I really need it right now?
This question comes up when I see trinkets, fashion earrings, including shoes and lip products. There are always follow-up questions with this one, such as: Do I really need a new pair? Is my current pair already deteriorating? Or, have you used up even one of your lip tints? XD

2.  Have I already read or watched any reviews of it?
I stop and ask myself this question before I take the product to the counter, especially if I have the capacity to buy at the moment. This usually comes up especially when one of my skin care products is running out or if I just want to try because I saw it someone's social media account. This question is also helpful when buying gadgets or makeup. Before trying anything else, I want to read a lot of reviews or test the product if it's available in the nearest mall. Sometimes, you just want to try every product that you see in social media.  

3. Do you have any budget for that?
I guess this question is an understatement (question) for the two questions above. XD Because if I really need it or if I have read so many reviews about a product that I want to buy, this question pops out magically. Sometimes, if I'm really 100% sure to buy, I don't have the money. Follow up questions come to mind, such as: Will your savings account be compromised if you buy now? If you really need that, can you pay on time if you buy online? Do you have the patience right now or are you available anytime of the week to wait for Mr. Courier? I have to take them into consideration because sometimes a product that you see is just a want, not a need. :)

If the answer to all questions mentioned above is "No", I don't buy but I will try next time if I have done my conditions. XD

How about you, what questions do you ask yourself before buying anything?