Trying to decide how to use your money is always tough. Should you use your money to buy a car or go on a vacation? Both provide pleasure, but of a very different kind. From a vacation you get the pleasure of doing wonderful things and of relaxing and enjoying yourself. The memories you bring home with you can give you that same pleasure again every time you think of them.
A car also gives you pleasure every time you drive it. There’s the pleasure of not having to depend on public transportation. You can go places out of the way where public transportation doesn’t go. There is also the pleasure of being independent. You are able to go anywhere your car can take you without having to depend on others.
A vacation gives you the opportunity to learn new things and meet new and interesting people, even if it’s only for a short period of time. A car gives you the same opportunities on a smaller level, but on a more regular basis. With a car, you can go someplace new every weekend. You can also start a car pool. That way, you can share travel expenses with the new people you meet.
Some people might say that spending your money on a vacation instead of a car is impractical, but nothing is as satisfying as a good vacation. It’s mentally and physically refreshing. It gives you a chance to get away from your daily routine and see the world from a new perspective. It gives you the opportunity to do nothing but relax. Being able to relax, even for a short period of time, is absolutely necessary for everyone’s mental health. I would choose the vacation, because we all deserve to indulge ourselves sometimes. |