During the first week of living in Hyderabad, I did a lot of shopping. In the mall, I spent 4,000 rupees at Fab India, a boutique. This is roughly $80. I knew it was a lot, but I justified it by saying that I got a lot for my money and it was my 'splurge.'
Today, I found out that the migrant school down the street is hoping to take a field trip to the zoo, if they have enough funds. None of the students have ever seen a zoo. The cost for transportation, lunch, and admission for 40 students is 3,500 rupees. This is roughly $70.
How is it possible to 'justify' the way we live?
Darn...I lost the whole comment I wrote! I said today I was reading an article entitled "The End of Abundance" It was saying things such as washing diapers will once again become common as we are moving into a new era for America where we will be fortunate to have enough money to buy food and shelter, let alone any extras. In other words we will no longer be a throw away society! We will no longer have to feel like we are better than those your seeing there, because we won't be. Glad your having a great time little pale face.......Judy
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