tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490002637335801710.post4812093800446058260..comments2024-03-28T13:47:43.362+08:00Comments on otaku on a budget: Otaku On A Schedule: A Plamo Addict's Road to RecoveryOtakuOnABudgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100408922201869997noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490002637335801710.post-22050741891964652282014-09-23T08:48:15.362+08:002014-09-23T08:48:15.362+08:00Thanks for sharing Forth! We all have our reasons ...Thanks for sharing Forth! We all have our reasons for getting so deeply involved in our hobbies, and I understand that it can be a form of escape. This blog itself is another outlet for me to drain off any excess creative juices that are stifled at the office. In your case, I would try to taper off slowly - set a budget on your hobby spending and then gradually reduce it until you get to a number you can sustain. In my case, I have this reward system in place where I only get to buy a new kit once I've finished the one I'm working on. This keeps my backlog from growing. I also break down the cost of each project so I can monitor my spending on materials. OtakuOnABudgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100408922201869997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490002637335801710.post-40108023725077826042014-09-23T06:35:54.784+08:002014-09-23T06:35:54.784+08:00Forth here again sir Pau. Before having this "...Forth here again sir Pau. Before having this "Plamo Addiction", I'm into Yu-Gi-Oh! for almost 8 years. I had to minimize participating in the events due to the fact that I'm having problems with my finances, and yes, it is very hard to stop. I've been to Gunpla as well for about 2 years now. I did try to do two hobbies at the same time, card games and gunpla. I love both, but you're totally right, it will take a toll on me definitely.<br /><br />Guys like us really resort to things such as hobbies to avoid the burden of daily life: from work, to household chores, to relationship commitments, etc. I feel overwhelmed with tasks that I need to do, and having a hobby keeps me relieved.<br /><br />Living here in the Philippines sure will restrain you on everything. Up until now, I can't figure out when or how to stop the addiction. It's fun, but it is not when you know that something will be affected spending time and finances for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490002637335801710.post-32754068789992595142014-09-22T08:46:10.232+08:002014-09-22T08:46:10.232+08:00Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your post on G...Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your post on Gunpla addiction! Luckily I sorted it all out before there were any serious repercussions. I still get relapses though, especially when painting something I really want to see finished, and I have to keep reminding myself that I have a time limit. OtakuOnABudgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100408922201869997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490002637335801710.post-90964107885839783662014-09-20T16:42:21.759+08:002014-09-20T16:42:21.759+08:00A great article old chap with some really nice tip...A great article old chap with some really nice tips :) I have managed to find quite a nice balance myself, only working on projects on weekends and dedicating Friday afternoons to 'family time' as it's the only time we're all awake and not at work! :) Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391202735587965076noreply@blogger.com