nice one peeves. *apir* di hamak na mas diplomatic ka sa akin. kaso parang pareho lang tayo ng sinabi. haha
bottom line: spend your money wisely, prioritize what you'll be spending on, and be patient in saving and in waiting for good deals. having less money doesn't mean it's okay for you to waste it on inferior products--dapat nga mas maingat ka pa sa pinaggagastusan mo e.
consider your gear an investment--buy only the good stuff, even if it means waiting a bit more. in the end, mas makakatipid ka, at kung sakaling kailangan mong ibenta, mas may resale value.
also, consider your gear a reward--kung gumagaling ka na, dapat lang rin na maganda gamit mo di ba?