Women are emotional creatures. Especially true for me I guess.. Some time back, I had a function to attend so thought of renting a chanel 2.55 for the evening. Did some research and found it pretty not worth renting. I'm much better off buying. So I did. The original plan was to buy and then rent it out to decrease my sunk cost. Its definitely stupid to buy a new bag to rent it out so the plan was to buy a used bag. Chanced upon a really good buy and a really nice older version of the classic bag. I find it nicer than the common 2.55 and its pretty worth the price, a little low than market rate. So I bought it. After the function, I posted it online to rent it out. Unexpectedly, it received very good response! The original worry was, what if no one would rent it or buy it from me? Is there resale value? I did my research. I felt it was worth a buy not only as an asset in itself but there IS a resale value especially at the price I got it at. My profits (I estimated) would not be high but by renting one in the first place, there would be only losses and profits to speak of.

On the day of handing over the bag to the girl renting it, I was filled with uncertainty. Despite having a pretty sound contract to back me up financially should anything happen to my darling, I was still worried. I realized it had gone beyond the monetary value I had originally placed on the bag. Its more than an investment for me. Its more than business. I ACTUALLY FEEL FOR THE BAG! I talked to it! I told it, "You'll come back to me in a week ok? I'm sorry you have to go earn money for me but I'm sure you'll be fine. I'll see you in a wk's time ok?" *Hugz*

Kelvin looked at me and said, "Lets cancel the rental. I know you can't bear to part with it already." But why say no to money? I thought. Afterall, its only a week! I wouldn't be using it anyway. Besides, I would like to recoup some capital. So I handed it over the the lady, gushing over it, with a CIGARETTE in her hand (unlit)!! Alarmed, Kelvin warned her about leaving cigarette smells in it. As I left the meeting place, I couldn't help but worry about her burning my beloved accidentally with cigarette marks.. Yes I know she would have to compensate me in that case and it might actually be better that she did it! But wouldn't my bag hurt? Oh, i forgot.. Its a non living thing.

It should have been home with me right now, but its not. The lady liked the bag so much that she extended it week after week. In fact she told me she is considering buying it. I calculated... IF she did purchase it from me, I would earn a 67.5238% profit. Not only would I recoup my capital but also a 67.5238% profit!! But of cos, I can choose to say no to her offer and continue to rent it out. With the Christmas season coming and soon, CNY and V.day, perphaps there'll be an even HIGHER demand? But what if no one wants to purchase it and demand for rental dies down? I'll have only recouped part of my capital...

Kel determinedly says no to selling it. He said he can't forget the look on my face when I first bought it and when I had to rent it out. My facial expressions seem to torture him mentally.. Haha.. Its a tough decision.. Its not as if I'll be using it very frequently, although its size is really handy but to work? its too small (and I have a new bag for this.. Dua coach can retire for a while) perphaps for wkends..


I miss it already.. How? =( in fact I feel guilty for leaving it with someone else for so long.. what if she puts it on a dirty floor? what if she gets drunk and vomit over it?! what if.. what if she drops it on a rough floor, scratching its delicate skin? *OUCH!* what if.. she gets angry at her bf and swings it to hit him?

AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

i must be mentally ill.. help me... =(