Can I Borrow....?

Don't you just hate it when money (or business) is getting your way to a friensdship? As careful in managing my money as possible, I find it hard to reject a friend's request to borrow cash. But then again, I have a compassionate heart. :) Besides, only occasionally have I ever experienced not having the sweet green in my pocket. Somehow, the reversed psychology does work. I have this huge empathy for people in need of money. In fact, if I count all the money people owe me, I could probably buy that digital camera I've longed for!! :D

So, when I managed to refuse her request, I felt like it's an achievement. The first experience with her left a bad taste in my mouth. A promise is supposed to be a promise. But, she stood me up. I had to wait longer to have all my money back. In the meantime, the shopping went on and on. Before my very own eyes .... :( Asking her to fulfill her promise again and again made me felt like I needed the money. It made me feel guilty. A feeling that I was not supposed to have, right?

So, I said 'no'. :l

Sorry, it's not because you didn't ask politely. Don't tell me I was cruel when I said I needed my last savings for a rainy day. I love you, but I just can't.

Just like what my friend said, "I won't ever let money come between my friendship with people even if it means I have to refuse the request for borrowing money." I won't go to the extreme, but hey people.... when I said 'no' it means I've put a lot of thought in it. You can count on it.