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How to Balance Social Life and Finances: Tips for Managing Adda on a Budget

How to Balance Social Life and Finances: Tips for Managing Adda on a Budget

In the hustle and bustle of life, adda (informal gatherings) is a cherished tradition for many. It’s where laughter, stories, and friendships thrive. However, frequent adda sessions can take a toll on your wallet, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Balancing social life with financial responsibilities is possible—with the right approach. Let’s dive into some practical tips to enjoy your adda without breaking the bank.

1. Set Clear Adda Boundaries

If you find yourself attending adda every day, it’s time to reassess. Limit gatherings to specific days, like weekends or holidays, when you have more free time. This not only gives you a chance to save money but also makes each adda more special.

Pro Tip: Explain to your friends that you’re trying to focus on other priorities during weekdays. Most will appreciate your honesty and respect your boundaries.

2. Opt for Budget-Friendly Adda Spots

Choose locations that are easy on the pocket, like parks, someone’s home, or local tea stalls. Instead of eating out every time, suggest homemade snacks or a bring-your-own approach. These alternatives keep the fun alive while keeping costs low.

SEO Tip: Search for "affordable adda ideas" or "low-cost hangout spots" in your city to inspire your plans.

3. Share the Costs

If your adda involves shared expenses like food or drinks, suggest splitting the bill. Rotating who pays or contributing equally can prevent one person from bearing the full burden.

How to Bring It Up: Say something like, “Hey, how about we split the bill from now on? It’ll be easier for all of us to manage.”

4. Use Public Transport Wisely

If your friends ride bikes, which cost more in fuel, and you stick to buses, you’re already saving a lot. Share this perspective with your friends if they question your choices.

Example Response: "I prefer taking the bus—it’s budget-friendly, and I’m saving for other goals. It’s a small step toward managing my expenses better.”

5. Quality Over Quantity

Reduce the frequency of adda and focus on making each gathering meaningful. Plan activities that everyone enjoys, like watching a movie, playing board games, or having deep conversations. This shift ensures you maintain strong bonds without needing daily meetups.

6. Open Up About Financial Goals

Your friends are likely to understand if you share your financial aspirations. Whether you're saving for education, family needs, or future investments, being transparent can strengthen your friendships.

How to Say It: "I'm working toward some personal goals right now, so I need to keep my spending in check. Let’s make our adda count on weekends!”

Wrapping Up

Balancing social life and finances doesn’t mean giving up on fun—it’s about being mindful of your time and money. By setting boundaries, choosing budget-friendly options, and communicating openly with your friends, you can enjoy your adda without stress.

Got more tips on balancing adda and finances? Share them in the comments!

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Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Paris - Denfert Rochereau RER

Have you ever thought of the shape of trees around you? Have you ever like me wondered about the array of colors of leafs? 

This expo shall give you the answers. It brought to me exciting feelings about the trees, the masterpieces of Mother Nature. Hold by Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, the expo shall last until November 10, 2019.

https://www.fondationcartier.com/en/exhibitions/nous-les-arbres

I love the architecture of this gallery, the way they designed the expo. The techniques used in some artworks are not new but it’s combined with the handcraft, shredding paper in many layers (forgive me to be an amateur) but I saw it somewhere during documentation video about Picasso’s artworks. My fav spot is the set of colors you may find in the large colorful paintings, real to unreal in the layout. First impression, they remind you about your backyard in South America with the tropical plants but then, you realize that it is unreal with such layouts, the position of plants but I love the colors and tones I felt in course of my visit. 

2nd basement, you will believe that elsewhere there are the scientists studying, learning about trees, their shapes, colors, shade of light, sunshine, position and their growing progress, etc. Their works are impressive, I cannot take my eyes off the film about the different shapes and colors of trees, leafs and their branches structure.  

The limit of my vocabulary cannot bring you all my senses, so why you don’t give it a shot, only 7.5 euros/ticket if you are student or under 26, or senior. 

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By the time Alysha was 26 weeks pregnant at the end of July, the fluid had returned around her baby’s heart despite having been drained a few weeks earlier. And the tumor had quadrupled in size. Lillegard called her and Ben in for a talk.

In a conference room on a Saturday morning, he showed them an MRI scan of the baby on a large TV screen. They could see where the tumor had shoved her heart down near her stomach and pushed it sideways. She would not survive without surgery.

Alysha didn’t have to go through with it. The doctors made that clear. But she never considered backing out. Before the procedure, she and Ben picked out a name for the baby: Kora Amada. In Spanish, “Amada” means “loved.” “Kora” reminded them of “corazon,” the Spanish word for heart.

Two days later, on July 31, Lillegard talked with Alysha as she was being prepped for surgery. “I don’t think I’ll ever forget this as long as I live,” she says. “He’s at the foot of my bed, and he’s, like, ‘Okay, we’re going to put you under. And there’s a 50-50 shot: The baby is either going to survive or not.’ ”

The surgery began at 8 a.m. with two incisions on Alysha’s abdomen. Music is common in an operating room during routine procedures. But the only sounds that day were words of communication among the 20 or so doctors and nurses present.

Guided by ultrasound, an incision in Alysha’s uterus exposed the baby’s chest and arms, which the surgeons splayed out, like a gymnast at the end of a routine — chest up, back arched. The fetus had her own anesthesiology team and tiny IV. She weighed less than two pounds. Each arm was smaller than a surgeon’s index finger.

When the doctors cut open her chest, Lillegard says, the tumor bulged out. Roughly the size of an orange, it was four times bigger than her heart.

Lillegard and pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Francis Moga used tweezerlike electrocautery tools to remove the tumor, bit by bit. They wanted to work quickly while also allowing time to observe and respond to distress in the baby. When her heart occasionally slowed down, they used medications, gave blood or repositioned the tumor to speed it up.

In the recovery room, Ben waited, playing cards, praying and talking with a small group of family members, including his parents. If a decision needed to be made during the procedure, Ben knew it would be up to him to make the call.

Around 10:30 a.m., Lillegard appeared and told the family that the surgery had been a success. The surgeons had removed more than 90 percent of the tumor and would get the rest after the birth.

Ben cried. So did Alysha when she woke up and heard the news.

After sewing up the incisions, the doctors celebrated, too. “I’ll be honest, I’ve never had a hug in the operating room before,” Lillegard says. “I think I got three that day.”

Kora was born on Sept. 29 by Caesarean section at 35 weeks. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Her eyes were blue, like her dad’s. Lillegard was assisting in the delivery room, and Alysha could tell he was in a good mood. She remembers hearing him sing “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

As soon as Kora was born, doctors covered the incision in her chest and whisked her to the neonatal intensive care unit. A week later, they removed the rest of the tumor. Still in the hospital on Halloween, Kora wore a Wonder Woman costume. She went home in November, wearing a onesie that said “History Maker.”

Now more than 7 months old, Kora giggles, babbles, sits and rolls over. Her first solid foods were avocado and oatmeal. Now she likes sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Her last MRI showed no signs of the tumor. And as her tumor markers continue to drop, Alysha and Ben have become focused on more typical baby issues, such as parental sleep deprivation. Until recently, Kora was waking up every couple of hours at night.

All that remains of Kora’s ordeal is a C-shaped scar on her chest and two small scars lower down on her ribs. As soon as she can understand, Alysha and Ben plan to tell her how she got them.

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Galatée ou la rencontre surréaliste de Dalí et Gala

Paris. Summer time...

For your reference, I’m a big fan of Dalí. The very first time I saw his surrealism masterpieces was in my Singapore trip and I’ve already known that it has an impact on my philosophy about art. In Paris, you’ll also find the museum (also a gallery) of Galí at Montmartre. Pay attention for the right entrance, never go down stairs in the gallery (I’s embarrassed when taking the stairs in gallery cause’ I didn’t know it leads to the museum) the right entrance into the museum next to the latter. Ticket costs 10€, sort of reduction for student, as I remember.

Galatée is a French comedy by Mathilde AURIER, performed in Theater Contrescarp (Théâtre de la Contrescarpe) about the love story of Salvador Dalí and Gala Dalí. It reflects Dalí’s passion and desire for Gala, his muse, through the dreams. The silver spoon, which he held all the time during his sleep, for me is an interesting totem. I believe that you may find likely similar to the top in Inception which is the thing waking up its master and lets him/her know whether he/she is in the dream or in reality.

It’s really exciting and passionate with very young, talent and potential cast. If you are or will be in Paris before 28th of June and able to understand French (in my case, 60%), please do not miss this play. You will not ever live to regret. Ticket for student is 20€ and 12€ if you are under 26. 

Well, I will come back with the things I’ve done or seen in Paris and show you my (low-key) lifestyle without any effort to spend much money. Photo in https://theatredelacontrescarpe.fr/galatee-dali-gala/

#EnjoyLifestyleButNotFromAnElite #Paristation This is a series of article about amazing things, little tranquil corners, affordable spectacles, clothes, furniture, voyages, resto that you can find in Paris, Saigon or somewhere else.

30 May 2019