To get money on my iTunes account, I have to petition dad.
...
FOR MY OWN MONEY. :(
He uses his credit card account or something to send me an iTunes gift card digitally, then deduces that amount from my bat mitzvah account.
This sucks, because it makes me feel guilty about using my own money. Some time it's hard to slow down.
In August I asked Dad for $20. I spent 10 of that rather quickly, within the first month, then coveted the remainder. If I want a song, I will reflect on that for at least three weeks before I allow myself to buy it.
I have $2.26 left.
That's enough for one $1.29 song and one $.99 song, or two $.99 songs.
BUT WHICH SHALL THEY BE? The nervousness that goes along with buying up a new song is quite agitating. I find myself being in the state of mind of planning to beg dad for permission before my money is even used up. I should go like this.
This week: buy song
Next week: buy second song
Week after that: freak out
Week after that: ask for money
That's another month of responsible saving and conserving right there.
Part of the freaking out ness is because I don't know which song I want to buy. I have a large number of songs that I want. But which are the most important?
Here's my iTunes list so far. Some of the kpop songs would be great to reserve for the purchase of a whole album, but for some it's just one song that stands out and my album list is already so long... Some songs, like from AOA and the SNSD Japanese singles aren't available on iTunes at all, which really sucks. Anyways, list:
-Night and Day (T-ara)
-We are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor Swift)
-Why are you being like this? (T-ara)
-Like the First Time (T-ara)
-I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift)
-Flashback (Afterschool)
-Lipstick (Orange Caramel)
-I Don't Need a Man (Miss A)
-Love Alone (Miss A)
-Time's Up (Miss A)
-I Will Show You (Ailee)
-Go Away (2NE1)
-Blue Jeans (Lana Del Rey)
-Summer Sadness (Lana Del Rey)
-Loving U(Sistar)
It's a pretty substantial list. I'll give little commentaries now.
-Night and Day (T-ara)
This is a GREAT song. It's not actually by T-ara, but it's labeled as such because it stars member Areum along with two other singers. This group doesn't have a name. It's just them. This song was used in T-ara's Sexy Love drama music video with the sword fighting and stuff. I hesitate about this one, because although it's a great song, it's more of a sad and slow song. While I know I'd value this a lot, I'm just not sure how much I'd actually listen to it once I get it.
-We are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor Swift)
This song has received a lot of criticism from Taylor fans for being poppy and untrue to Taylor's nature or something. I'm like, chill out people. She can write music however she wants. Don't hate on it because the awesome pop tunes come from a country artist rather than some other star. Not CRAZY about this song, but it's good.
-Why are you being like this? (T-ara)
From the Roly Poly album... tis a catchy song. Yay.
-Like the First Time (T-ara)
This is a great song - not that fast paced, but still very poppy and addictive. I think I'll wait for the album Breaking Heart on this one, since it is at the top of my album list.
-I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift)
Yay, more pop-like Taylor Swift! Taylor released this HUGE album which has been a big deal on iTunes called Red. iTunes has been releasing a ton of teaser singles. I don't know most of the songs, so I can't really judge how much I want them. Not a huge priority.
-Flashback (Afterschool)
This song is really catchy and cool and dramatic, but should I wait for the album? That's really the main reason I want that album, but it's sort of low on my priority list anyways... awesome song though. I'll dwell on it. Because I'm uncertain, it's probably not a priority.
-Lipstick (Orange Caramel)
Sort of the same situation as their other song Flashback... awesome song, but maybe worth the rest of the album?
-I Don't Need a Man (Miss A)
Not my favorite song by them, but it's a really good song. Sort of hip-hoppy. Although the album is all epic, I think it's worth just getting the main song first. Priority.
-Love Alone (Miss A)
This is a song by Miss A... in ENGLISH. It's awesome. They are great singers. Plus Min is like fluent. Not a huge priority right now though, just cuz there are a bunch of other songs floating around that I care more about at the moment.
-Time's Up (Miss A)
One of the best songs on their new album. Totally rocks, but maybe not a current first priority?
-I Will Show You (Ailee)
Really want this song. Ailee is amazing! Priority.
-Go Away (2NE1)
... Yeah, whatever... cool...
-Blue Jeans (Lana Del Rey)
I think I like this more than her other songs... she's an amazing singer. Priority.
-Summer Sadness (Lana Del Rey)
Hmm... this is still amazing, but not as much a priority as Blue Jeans right now.
-Loving U(Sistar)
I have this as a podcast, but the audio is terrible. I want to buy the song, but I think all things considered it's worth it to me just to wait for the album.
Alright, got that worked out. I can keep a fluid list of iTunes songs and purchases (starting now) on a sidebar. Meanwhile, let's use the notes above to create our priority list:
-Why are you being like this?
-I Will Show You
-Blue Jeans
-I Don't Need a Man
-Time's Up
Plan:
This week (aka Today cuz I'm reckless like that) - I Will Show You
Next week - Blue Jeans
Let me see if the prices fit for those.
Okay, Ailee's is $.99, so that works!
$1.29
+$.99
iiiiiiiiis...
O.O
$2.28!
...
TWO CENTS AWAY!
Sigh. In a way this makes my job much easier. Two .99 songs it is.
1) I Will Show You
2) ...
Time's Up or I Don't Need a Man? I MUST CHOOSE.
OMG, they're not even the right price. Crap. Well, this is really working out well. Let me check the T-ara song...
OK, that works. Before I decide on that, let me just sort all the prices...
Actually, I think I want to get Flashback.
So there.
I'm reckless like that. DONE!
I WILL SHOW YOU AND FLASHBACK ARE MY FINAL DECISION.
BLAAAARGH.
