In Reply to: I think I am really Shallow! posted by trayden on Sunday, 1. February 2009 at 09:31 Bali Time:
You're like me actually. I save hard for my money to go on a holiday, i don't find myself being selfish for not giving it away to anyone over there. I posted earlier I don't get the whole "balinese family" thing, again like you, it is nice but it isn't for me.
You can't give to every charity or less fortunate person you see. I for one give to animal charities. I think there is enough people in the world to give to all different charities or less fortunate people. Just because we don't give to the one's in Bali, doesn't mean we don't give at all.
I think by holidaying there I am spending my money to people who might not be as well off as me. I just don't go over there to befriend everyone, call them family etc. It's just not me. Yes I will be friendly, but I certainly wont be calling them my balinese son/mum/brother/uncle or whatever.
Cheers
Lisa