In Reply to: luxuries vs necessities posted by chickchili on Friday, 2. December 2005 at 09:26 Bali Time:
I was thinking that (about the smokes). I'm so glad I never started smoking. I would never have the willpower to give up. But I'm too stingy to spend money on cigarettes.
I agree with the gift thing also. Everyone is entitled to give what they want of course. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable giving (for example my sponsor children) lavish gifts of toys when there are other needs. I usually give the kids a small toy and some clothes etc. I give the parents something personal (perfume etc) and food items. I know they struggle to provide the basics.