Monday, June 13, 2011

Interview # 7: Ivy Alexander, Honolulu

Your name.
Ivy.


What takes up your day?
School, chores, mommy duties...

What’s your occupation?
Student and homemaker.

What’s the nicest thing about your day?
Tons of simple things

How’s your year so far?
Pretty productive!

If you’re living your dream life, how will you spend your day?
Right here and now with house help.

If you are given 10 million pesos right now and asked to spend it within the next 24 hours, where will you spend it?  
Various clothing, electronic shops and food stores.

Why will you buy these things?
To stock up on food, clothes, health and beauty supply and electronic luxuries.

How do you think the purchases above will make you feel?
Probably satisfied and secure (food) for the next couple of months.

Back to reality, what was your most recent purchase?
Groceries.

When was that?
Tuesday, May 31st 2011.

From what store?
The Commissary.

Why did you buy it?
Household necessities.

What led you to the store?
Military stores charge no taxes for beneficiaries Hawaii Tax is one of the highest in the US.

Do you think anything influenced you to make that purchase?
Yes, the no taxes.

How did you feel after the purchase?
It’s too expensive.

Would you spend money on the same thing again?
Yes.

Why?
There is no way around it, household necessity for me needs to be bought once a week and no other store is cheaper.

What do you think will you next spend money on?
Hair color.

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