I'm hungry and I don't know what to do!

I'm hungry and I don't know what to do!
Patricia Gaile Cotaoco
The Philippine Star
Flavors, Special Section
April 15, 2002


I love to eat. It takes me out of my depression.

The only thing that depresses me, though, is that moment when I look in my wallet and find I would have to make a choice...eat or go home. Obviously, I'd rather go home than sleep on the streets or wash dishes just because I wanted to fulfill a desire.

Then, I was introduced to the world of credit cards. At first, I hated them. Aside from the fact that I was afraid I might lose them, I was even more afraid I would not be able to pay my bills on time.

Paper versus Plastic
Most people would know the trouble with others who have a monstrous appetite. Especially with guys. Now, after eating their delicious meal, they would search the deepest ends of their wallets looking for cash. Unfortunately, they don't always have enough.

So, to save face, they take out their credit cards from their worn-out wallets. For some who have multiple cards, they have a chance to choose which card to use. They can take into consideration the bill and if it is still within the card's limit.

Credit cards may be small and easily lost or stolen, but those may be the only issues you'll hate about those small, sensitive plastic cards. They're always there when you need them most.

Discounts and Freebies
I would sometimes think that some people, maybe including myself, just don't know how lucky they are to have a credit card. Some people even wait for months just to have their applications approved.

Some credit cards, for one, can actually save you money. Second, some credit cards enable you to spend less than you should – especially in restaurants and food outlets, you pay less depending on the card you use.

And that's just some of the good things about having a credit card. Some cards give their customers discounts, while other would make you earn points that will reward you at a certain time.

So now, food lovers, especially me, won't have to be depressed anymore whenever we take a peek inside our wallets and see that we don't have enough cash...