class today

In class today we talked about the effects of the economy and how people spend or save their money. I am lucky enough to have a family that has not been effect by the economy and I am extremely grateful for that. Next there are 4 meanings of money: status, security, enjoyment, and control. I can see all of those traits in myself, family, and friends. I feel that I hold all 4 characteristics, but it just depends on what is happening in my life and that decides what trait I show. Like after working all summer I feel enjoyment and status because I can now treat myself to something that I want really bad (enjoyment) and I feel really good and happy and in a way powerful (status) because I saved all summer and I have something to show for it. Therefore, I think that it depends on the situation and that is how we decide how we feel about the meaning of money.